Self Portrait Remix

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will study the history of portraiture and critically look at who was traditionally included in European portraiture. Students will create a grayscale self-portrait from a photo reference and add colorful clothing with colored pencil in the style of Amy Sherald.

Level

Areas of Study

Identity Portrait Drawing Colored Pencils Value Social and Emotional

Collections

Portraits and Pencils

Lesson Objectives

Students will analyze portrait examples throughout history.

Students will analyze the work of contemporary artist Amy Sherald.

Students will create a portrait using grayscale shading and bright areas of color with colored pencils.

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Teaching Strategies

Prompt students to critically analyze portrait examples throughout art history.
Facilitate a discussion of the work of contemporary artist Amy Sherald.
Demonstrate how to use grayscale shading and bright areas of color with colored pencils.
Demonstrate how to grid out photo reference.

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National Standards

Create

Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

Reflect on and explain important information about personal artwork in an artist statement or another format.

VA:Cr3.1.7a

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

20 minutes

Demonstration Time

30 minutes

Student Studio Time

3 hours and 20 minutes

Supplies and Materials

Paper
Colored pencils
Pencils- HB, 2B, and 6B
Ruler

National Standards

Create

Demonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.

Reflect on and explain important information about personal artwork in an artist statement or another format.

VA:Cr3.1.7a

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Steps

Analyze

Discuss and analyze portrait examples throughout art history. Discuss and analyze portrait examples by contemporary artist, Amy Sherald.

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Value Practice

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Graphite Pencil Qualities

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Grid Drawing Practice

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Artist Bio

Amy Sherald

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Reference

Discussion Guide Amy Sherald

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Reflection

Portrait Artist Statement

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