Superhero Portraits

Objectives:

I will demonstrate the ability to create a drawing with a close up composition where a bit of the head goes off at least one edge of my paper

I can demonstrate the ability to add a grid to the picture that I have chosen and understand how to crop an image

I will demonstrate the ability to create a drawing of a superhero face using proper proportion

I will demonstrate the ability to paint your superhero drawing carefully

I will add a highlight/glare in either/all eyes and metal to show how the light source is affecting the area

Vocabulary:

Composition- the arrangement of visual features on a work of art; where you put things

Grid Drawing- overlaying a picture with a grid then creating a proportionate grid on your paper VERY LIGHTLY and transferring what you see in each square on the grid into the coordinating square on your paper, this is an easy way to create a sense of proportion within your work

Highlight- showing where the light source lands on an object; when used to describe how the light source touches an area on metal we call it a glare

Light Source- showing where the light would be coming from

Proportion- relation in size, when one area relates in size to another area

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Using a grid helps create accurate proportions by dividing the drawing into smaller sections, making it easier to see and match the size and position of each part. By aligning features with the grid lines, you can ensure each element is in the correct spot and size, which keeps the overall composition balanced and realistic. This method helps artists focus on individual details without losing sight of the whole image’s proportions. .

Demonstration of grid drawing by Mario Pires

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How to draw my grid

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Adding a grid to my image in Google Slides

The following National and State Art Standards were covered in the unit:

National Art Standards (National Core Arts Standards)

Creating:
- Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. (Students will explore ideas for their superhero faces and compositions.)
- Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. (Students will demonstrate the ability to create a composition with a close-up view and use grids to maintain proportion.)
Presenting:
- Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. (Students will apply painting techniques to enhance their drawings.)
Responding:
- Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work. (Students will analyze their own work and the works of others in terms of composition, proportion, and use of highlights.)
- Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. (Students will reflect on their artistic choices related to light sources and highlights.)
Connecting:
- Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and work with societal, cultural, and historical contexts to deepen understanding. (Students may explore the cultural significance of superheroes in art and media.)

Wisconsin State Art Standards

Creating:
- Standard 1: Students will apply the creative process to create works of art. (This includes using grid drawing techniques and understanding composition.)
Connecting:
- Standard 4: Students will understand and demonstrate how art connects to history and culture. (Students will explore the role of superheroes in society and culture.)
Responding:
- Standard 5: Students will analyze and interpret works of art. (Students will evaluate their use of proportion, composition, and highlights in their superhero drawings.)
Presenting:
- Standard 3: Students will analyze and describe the visual characteristics of artworks. (Students will discuss elements such as composition, proportion, and the effects of light and shadow in their work.)

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