12:00 AM
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I've found that drawing a portrait of another person from a photo can sometimes help students see more details than usual.
1. Find closeup photos of different faces, male and female, preferably with strong features. Make sure the photos are all closely cropped, especially into the top forehead.
2. Give the students paper that is in the same proportion as their photo. With a pencil, follow the steps shown in the diagram to the right. I’ve found that starting with a large "U" shape seems to be easier than an oval. Review the basic facial proportions with students before they draw their own. One of the most common misconceptions is that eyes are located near the top of the head, when actually they sit in the center. The bottom of the nose is halfway between the eyes and the chin, and the mouth is halfway between the nose and the chin.
3. After the facial features and shoulders are added, have the students trace their lines with a black marker and color everything in with construction paper crayons. Encourage the addition of shadows, such as on the neck chin, etc.
CA Visual Art Standard: Grade Four
2.5 Use accurate proportions to create an expressive portrait or a figure drawing or painting.
2. Give the students paper that is in the same proportion as their photo. With a pencil, follow the steps shown in the diagram to the right. I’ve found that starting with a large "U" shape seems to be easier than an oval. Review the basic facial proportions with students before they draw their own. One of the most common misconceptions is that eyes are located near the top of the head, when actually they sit in the center. The bottom of the nose is halfway between the eyes and the chin, and the mouth is halfway between the nose and the chin.
3. After the facial features and shoulders are added, have the students trace their lines with a black marker and color everything in with construction paper crayons. Encourage the addition of shadows, such as on the neck chin, etc.
CA Visual Art Standard: Grade Four
2.5 Use accurate proportions to create an expressive portrait or a figure drawing or painting.
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