Lesson idea submitted by Mike Kelly
8th grade art teacher in Tillamook, Oregon.
Materials:
- Digital camera (or photocopy of school
photo)
- carbon paper
- white drawing paper
- pencils
- color pencils
- markers
- watercolor
Use digital camera images or photocopies of student school pictures to make 4
(or more) self-portrait images. (Students use carbon paper and make four images on a large white
paper). Using different Fine Art posters, talk about various medias and techniques
that artists can use to create images. Look at portraits through time -
discuss modern art styles. This year we use felt tip pens for pointillist
technique, cross-hatching, water color and color pencils. Try different
colors plans (Fauves - Warhol). High motivation -
parents love them!
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