Abstract Self-Portraits

Central Focus

Students will learn that art can be used to express their identity and that there is not just one way to create artwork. Students will learn that thinking of different ideas and discussing with a peer can inspire more complex works of art.

"I can" Statements:

I can brainstorm my self-portrait and what two accessories I will use to express traits about myself.
I can understand new vocabulary and be able to use it to discuss my artwork.
I can demonstrate all three drawing techniques and create a few of my own techniques.
I can abstract my facial features while adding two accessories that represent myself while creating my abstract self-portrait.

Standards:

Cr 1.1.4- Brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative art or design problem.
Cr 2.1.4- Explore and invent art-making techniques and approaches.
Re 7.2.4- Analyze components in visual imagery that convey messages

Drawing Techniques:

Hard pressure blending- pressing down firmly with the tool to get a smooth, even tone of color
Light pressure blending- barely pressing down with the tool which leaves a texture and an uneven tone of color
Color mixing- blends many colors together to create a new tone of color

Vocabulary:

Abstract: not realistic, although often based on an actual subject
Identity: the way we perceive or express ourselves
Portrait: An artwork of typically a person and it contains a head, facial features, and shoulders
Self-portrait: An artwork of yourself that contains your head, facial features, and shoulders
Shape: two-dimensional (2D) defined by a line and can described as being either geometric or organic
Line: A continuous mark
Proportion: the relationship between height, width, and depth (parts of a whole)

Materials:

✏ Use either markers, crayons, or color pencils. (ONLY 1, don't mix)

📄 Use the 9" x 6" drawing paper given to you in your supplies bags (feels thin, half sheet, no texture)

Project Instructions:

Brainstorm at least two items you will be adding to your self-portrait that represent you.
Think of a fun background to design.
Create an abstract self-portrait that represents you using either color pencils, crayons, or markers. (ONLY 1 drawing material, no mixing)
Demonstrate at least three drawing techniques. (One technique can be your very own)

Introduction Presentation

ASP Day 1

Teacher Example

Other Artists Who Have Created Abstract Self-Portraits

Pablo Picasso Self-Portrait (1907)

Chuck Close Self-Portrait (2015)

Student work!

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