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Portraits
Lesson Plan, Grades 3-8, Art, Geography, History, Crayola, Drawing
Description
Lesson Plan & Artwork by Tana Holderman Orr
Students will create a simple portrait using the new Crayola Colors of the World colored pencils, crayons or markers. The Colors of the World offer a variety of colors making it easy to use alone or combine to match any skin tone. To further personalize, students can select a background design that reflects the individuality of the portrait.
Objectives
- Learn the proportions of the face and special relationship of the facial features.
- Learn how to shade and blend to emphasize the light and dark areas of the face.
- Express their feelings in the composition through additional visual images that convey a personal message.
Supplies Needed
Crayola® Colors of the World™ Crayons, Set of 24
Crayola® Colors of the World™ Colored Pencils, Set of 24
Crayola® Colors of the World™ Ultra-Clean Washable® Markers, Broad Tip, Set of 24
Crayola® Heavy Weight Sketchbook, 9 x 9 Inches, 40 Sheets
Canson® XL® Mixed Media Paper, 98 lb, 9 x 12 Inches, 100 Sheets
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Standards
Standard #1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Standard #2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Standard #3: Refine and complete artistic work.
Standard #5: Develop and refine artistic work for presentation.
Standard #6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
Standard #8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
Standard #10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
Instructions
1
Discuss and demonstrate the features of the face to show and explain visually, the correct measurements and proportions. Teachers may use their own face as an example.
2
Students will practice drawing a face from a mirror or a photograph if available, or that of a classmate.
3
Using a pencil, students will begin drawing the face on a piece of drawing paper using a simple line. This simple line will show the facial features and their relationships. For older and more advanced students encourage a more detailed drawing illustrating dominate dark and light shadows in the face.
4
Students may use Crayola Colors of the World colored pencils and crayons in a combination of colors that match the skin color in their portrait. Advise and help students that need encouragement and assistance.
5
After students have completed their portraits, use a variety of Crayola products for detailed work in the background, or areas surrounding their portrait. Students might design with the markers and crayons a simple line design that represents something personal.
6
Have students share their drawings with the class when finished.
