Find art lesson plans and activities for the primary grades in elementary school. (Kindergarten to Grade 2 or ages 5 - 8).
Take a look at self portraits made by kids to get an idea of what they think of themselves, and their personality traits.
Ready, set, POSE! I use my iPhone to take photos of my students. I usually do this on a day during which they are intently engaged with another lesson, and pull one or two students at a time into t…
Self portraits for 3-5 year olds
Taking Neurographic Art to another level! If you are new to this fun and mindful method of drawing illustration, please check out my other posts first: and This trimester, I decided to change up my…
In this student handout I drew out 12 different hairstyles for my students' Lego Self-Portrait projects. These hairstyles represent 6 boys and 6 girls with different hair textures, lengths, and styles that best show my student population.
These self portraits for kids are a sweet and colorful introductions to what a self portrait really is. A few guided drawing tips along with a bright, beautiful tissue paper background makes this art lesson a winner for any age. This is an easy art lesson that has results that shine with personality.
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Ready, set, POSE! I use my iPhone to take photos of my students. I usually do this on a day during which they are intently engaged with another lesson, and pull one or two students at a time into t…
Please Note: All images seen below are of my students artwork only. These photos/lessons are not posted in any particular order regarding the flow of my curriculum. Abstract Self-Portrait Paintin…
Students are amazed by African American artist Kehinde Wiley's incredible talent, and they are drawn to his contemporary style. Ins...
Here's a lesson we recently completed in 3rd grade. First, I took a picture of each student and printed it in black and white. I also cu...
High quality print of a hand-sketched Nissan Skyline GTR R34 printed on toned grey paper. Size: 9 x 12 * Frame and mat not included
Hey, Leriisa here! Welcome to my tutorial and tips for drawing, painting and post processing portrait pieces. I will be drawing in my semi-realistic s...
These self-portrait drawings by 5th graders were on display at the elementary school at the end of the school year, a nice tribute to the 5t...
Inside you'll find an easy step-by-step Scream Art Project Tutorial and Scream Art Coloring Page. Stop by and download yours for free.
Using 8” by 10” photographs, each student traced a simplified contour drawing of their face. They transferred the drawings onto colored paper and “fractured” them by dividing the picture into smal…
200 pages of portrait WOW! Learn technique from 29 colored pencil masters in this step-by-step book.
Taking Neurographic Art to another level! If you are new to this fun and mindful method of drawing illustration, please check out my other posts first: and This trimester, I decided to change up my…
Katherine Cahoon Mosaic Grid Zendoodle drawing This lesson originally came from the Incredible Art Department, by Paul Zambos. http://incredibleart.org/lessons/middle/larry-valuegrid.htm. This process of this project took a very long time. If I were to do it again I would certainly do it in smaller scale, however I was 100% satisfied with the results. They may not have been as impressive on a smaller scale. Melissa Henderson Hannah S Racheal
We wrapped up our chapter on color this week and our final projects might be some of my favorite that we’ve ever done! During our unit on color my students had the chance to create their own color wheel’s and man oh man was that a learning experience. For about 75% of my students that was […]
Inside you'll find an easy Modigliani Self Portrait for Kids: Art Lesson and Coloring Page. Stop by and grab yours for free.
We made Styrofoam printing plates of our faces by tracing photographs of ourselves in profile and/or “three quarter” view. We printed double images of our faces in black and/or white ink on a varie…
Fourth grade students have been working on their Romero Britto style self-portraits! Students used markers to capture the brightness and intensity of the colors in Britto's artworks. Britto is a modern day pop culture icon and the youngest and most successful POP Artist of his generation! His cubism style of art brings together bright colors and playful themes. This is the process we used to create exciting self portraits in the style of Romero Britto.Using a computer, digital camera images of
Ready, set, POSE! I use my iPhone to take photos of my students. I usually do this on a day during which they are intently engaged with another lesson, and pull one or two students at a time into t…
Kids Learn about Andy Warhol and Pop Art by recreating his art using this fun and simple activity. Add to your child's knowledge of Art History in a fun way!
Ready, set, POSE! I use my iPhone to take photos of my students. I usually do this on a day during which they are intently engaged with another lesson, and pull one or two students at a time into t…
Ready, set, POSE! I use my iPhone to take photos of my students. I usually do this on a day during which they are intently engaged with another lesson, and pull one or two students at a time into t…
In 2008, I developed a self-portrait art lesson to help students express both their inner and outer selves, combining drawing, collage, and typography. I recently updated the project to include techniques like mixing skin tones, understanding facial proportions, and depicting diverse hair textures. This refreshed lesson not only enhances students' artistic skills but also encourages self-expression and identity exploration; find the full lesson plan on my website or TpT store.
Ready, set, POSE! I use my iPhone to take photos of my students. I usually do this on a day during which they are intently engaged with another lesson, and pull one or two students at a time into t…
Australian Cattle Dog art portrait is a signed and numbered print from an original drawing by artist Stephen Kline. Drawing the breed's name over and over created this hand signed lithograph. This listing is personally offered by the artist. Kline's art has generated tens of thousands of dollars for dog rescues worldwide. Collectors number over 7,500 from over 20 countries and every state in the US. FREE: YOUR DOG'S NAME ADDED Artist Kline will add your dog's name several times into this lithograph (up to 8 different dog names). To read artist Kline's fine arts bio on Wikipedia, search Stephen Kline on google. FAST FREE SHIPPING Most orders are shipped within one day of payment. Kline's art is sent in a large, sturdy 4"x12" fine arts mailing tube. The artist guarantees a safe delivery. Search Etsy for all 125 breeds drawn by Kline. The commission fee for a pen and ink original drawing is $750 and takes about three weeks to complete. The artist will need a good quality photograph of the pose in which you would like to see your pet. The art would be drawn using the name of your pet. The animal image is approximately 11"x17" drawn on a 15"x22" size 120 lb Arches acid free fine art paper. See samples at: drawdogs.com
Kids of all ages will love making this self portrait Andy Warhol art created with markers. It is an art lesson for children that is inexpensive and easy to do.
I know I promised I’d be doing a lot more crafting for the non crafty moms out there, which I will! But I’ll also be sharing some crafty favorites like these self-portrait shadow boxes because they are just so cool I can’t resist. Plus, if you read my last post about paint mixing, I said […]
Using 8” by 10” photographs, each student traced a simplified contour drawing of their face. They transferred the drawings onto colored paper and “fractured” them by dividing the picture into smal…
I use one of three techniques for drawing portraits in Kindergarten. They are: using templates, drawing the face with the letter "U" approach and free-style
I love self-portraits. It always amazes me how much each child's personality comes out in their drawings. I constantly have parents asking me, did my child draw that?! The answer is yes! With the right directions/facilitation you can help each child do their best. I love the results of this project and it's simpler then it looks. This project usually takes us about two days. I begin by giving the child a blank piece of paper. (I use white card stock Then I ask each child to think about what their face looks like. Is it round like a ball? Oval like an egg, etc. Then I ask them to draw their head. It's important to use permanent marker, because washable markers will run when painted over. Then I ask the child to think about what they have on their head, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, etc. DON'T DRAW HAIR it will be added later. Last, I have them draw two lines down from their chin to make their neck. Then, we look at our multi-cultural paints together and choose the shade that matches the closest. (You can find multi-cultural paint through discount school supply) They paint all of the white space on their head/neck. I cut out their portrait after it has dried and glue it down on a piece of white card stock. Then we work on their hair. I use blonde, black, and brown yarn. I ask them about what color their hair is, is it long or short, does it need to be braided, in a pony tail, curly, etc. This part is very teacher directed. Some accessory ideas; colored yarn for hair ties, barrettes, streamers folded up for bows, pipe cleaners for head bands, jewels or beads for earrings. Then, it's time to paint in the eyes if necessary. I use white acrylic, because the tempera paint lets the color underneath seep through. Then the child adds a dot with the color of their eyes. We added writing to our art that says "My name is ______." You can read about adding writing here. We display our self-portraits all year in the classroom and then send them home in portfolios at the end of the year. Fall weather has FINALLY arrived here in St. Louis! I'm enjoying a lazy Sunday with the windows open and Cardinal baseball on TV. If you like the ideas found on my blog, please leave a comment and follow me! :)
