complementary self portrait

art & self

CREATING

Engage in an array of processes, media, techniques, and technology through experimentation, practice and persistence.

Apply and develop color theory approaches (e.g. high key, low key, full range of value to create specific effect and mood).

Investigate and research various themes, interests, materials, and methods.

Develop mastery of media (e.g. graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, conte, soft pastel, oil pastel, pen and brush, found mark-making tools).

RESPONDING

Formulate written and/or oral response to works of art through various approaches.

Concepts

How can artists integrate cross-disciplinary knowledge and personal experiences to create artworks that communicate universal themes?
What role do experimentation, practice, and persistence play in developing artistic skills and exploring ideas?

artwork left to right: Lorna Simpson, Kehinde Wiley, & Frida Kahlo

Examine and review color contrast through complementary, split-complementary, and triadic color schemes in artwork.
Brainstorm words that can be associated with identity. Draw a portrait using the template for the proportions of a face and head.
Draw a self-portrait Incorporate words that represent the identity.
Choose a pair/trio of complements, split-complements, or triads to use for the portraits. Apply color using paint, markers, and colored pencils.
Add final details. Write an artist statement explaining color choices and the words used to express identities.