SELF-PORTRAITS (grades 2-12)

In the process of self portrait, the student begins a journey of self discovery by creating a first-person account through a blend of observation and subjective expression. Employing a variety of media, such as drawing, painting and collage, the class is encouraged to explore the different ways that facial features, expression and emotion can be visually represented. The teacher presents the works of master artists to the class to offer examples of how shape, form, color and proportion can affect a rendering. Working with mirrors helps the student create pictures that visually communicate distinct, individual qualities.