Abstract Self Portrait

Use this list to come up with a list of 15 adjectives that describe you. Write this list in your sketchbook.

Prepare your space. Get: Water, paper towel, a large paintbrush, and newspaper to protect the table.

Draw on 6 lines of paint in 3 different colors.

Blend your gradients using ONLY HORIZONTAL strokes. Keep a clean paint brush for the best results.

Use a face shape template to draw face. Paint in face with custom mixed skin color.

Use templates and look up visual resources to add LARGE DETAILS such as hair, sunglasses, t-shirts, etc.

Add SMALLER DETAILS such as ears, eye brows, noses, etc.

Add TEXT to your image. Use the list that you came up with in step #1. Think about adding music lyrics etc.

Turn your work into ArtSonia

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Submit it under the heading : "Art 2- Self-Portrait"

Complete the artist statement as prompted in ArtSonia