Expressionism Self-Portraits 

Objectives:

I will demonstrate understanding of reverse painting by correctly   layering foreground, midground, and background elements.

I will use acrylic paint techniques effectively, including control of brushstrokes and paint application.

I will mix colors intentionally to convey mood, emotion, and energy rather than realism.

I will apply expressive brushwork to enhance movement and feeling in the composition.

I will complete a visually engaging self-portrait that communicates personal expression and artistic intent.

Vocabulary:

Abstract – Art that does not attempt to represent reality accurately.

Acrylic Paint – Fast-drying paint made with pigment and polymer.

Background – The part of an artwork that appears farthest away.

Blend – To mix colors smoothly together.

Brushstroke – The mark made by a paintbrush.

Emotion – A feeling expressed through artwork.

Expressionism – An art style focused on representing emotions over realism.

Foreground – The part of an artwork that appears closest to the viewer.

Layering – Applying paint in multiple levels.

Midground – The middle area between foreground and background.

Reverse Painting – Painting in the opposite order (details first, background last).

Self-Portrait – An artwork an artist creates of themselves.

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