We have studied a variety of portraits by many different artists. Let's create a portrait of our own. In fact, let's create a self-portrait in the style of Picasso. The steps below will help guide you through the artistic process.
Step 1: Gathering Information
Although we have looked at some of Picasso’s Cubist portraits as a class already, revisit the collection of Picasso's portraits by clicking HERE Choose three of Picasso’s portraits and decide upon one highly descriptive word or phrase that describes the mood of the painting. What personality trait is Picasso trying to portray? How does he portray that trait or mood? Present your findings in the appropriately titled Edmodo submission.
Step 2: Developing Ideas
You now must think about the subject of your portrait - YOU! You must spend some time thinking about a personality trait you wish to portray. Think carefully about this; look deep into your own mind. Once you have thought about it, complete the appropriately titled Edmodo submission.
Step 3: Exploring Options
Now that you have a firm grasp of the subject, the trait you wish to convey and how you might convey that trait, you are ready to begin gathering images. Take several pictures of your subject, (this means selfies or enlisting a friend to help). Focusing on specific features from the face or torso. Be sure to capture multiple angles of each feature. Make sure you take extreme close-ups! See the how-to video on the Weebly for further guidance. Upload and save these photos to your Unit 4 folder in Google Drive.
Step 4: Planning, Developing and Refining Ideas:
At this point, you should have several photos of your subject (yourself). Using your iPad, paper and a pencil, begin to sketch out a complete portrayal of your subject by using various features from several different photos. See the how-to video on the Weebly for further guidance. TAKE YOUR TIME with this step. Keep exploring and trying different combinations. As you near the completion of your pencil sketch, consult with at least two different classmates and ask them the following questions:
After reflecting on your classmates’ comments decide if you want to make and changes and do so. Art creation is like writing, it takes many drafts.
Step 5: Finishing Ideas
Now, you can take your pencil sketch (complete with revisions from the previous step) and complete your artwork by adding color and line definition. See the how-to video on the Weebly for further guidance.
Step 6: Final Reflection and Critique
Turn in your finished artwork and reflect on your journey through this process by completing the appropriately named activity in Edmodo.
Step 1: Gathering Information
Although we have looked at some of Picasso’s Cubist portraits as a class already, revisit the collection of Picasso's portraits by clicking HERE Choose three of Picasso’s portraits and decide upon one highly descriptive word or phrase that describes the mood of the painting. What personality trait is Picasso trying to portray? How does he portray that trait or mood? Present your findings in the appropriately titled Edmodo submission.
Step 2: Developing Ideas
You now must think about the subject of your portrait - YOU! You must spend some time thinking about a personality trait you wish to portray. Think carefully about this; look deep into your own mind. Once you have thought about it, complete the appropriately titled Edmodo submission.
Step 3: Exploring Options
Now that you have a firm grasp of the subject, the trait you wish to convey and how you might convey that trait, you are ready to begin gathering images. Take several pictures of your subject, (this means selfies or enlisting a friend to help). Focusing on specific features from the face or torso. Be sure to capture multiple angles of each feature. Make sure you take extreme close-ups! See the how-to video on the Weebly for further guidance. Upload and save these photos to your Unit 4 folder in Google Drive.
Step 4: Planning, Developing and Refining Ideas:
At this point, you should have several photos of your subject (yourself). Using your iPad, paper and a pencil, begin to sketch out a complete portrayal of your subject by using various features from several different photos. See the how-to video on the Weebly for further guidance. TAKE YOUR TIME with this step. Keep exploring and trying different combinations. As you near the completion of your pencil sketch, consult with at least two different classmates and ask them the following questions:
- How does the artist use the techniques used by Picasso, i.e.simultaneous perspective? flattened space perspective?
- What personality trait do you think the artist is trying to convey? How does he/she convey that personality trait in the artwork?
- Describe something the artist did well.
- Describe something the artist may want to correct or improve.
After reflecting on your classmates’ comments decide if you want to make and changes and do so. Art creation is like writing, it takes many drafts.
Step 5: Finishing Ideas
Now, you can take your pencil sketch (complete with revisions from the previous step) and complete your artwork by adding color and line definition. See the how-to video on the Weebly for further guidance.
Step 6: Final Reflection and Critique
Turn in your finished artwork and reflect on your journey through this process by completing the appropriately named activity in Edmodo.
In the videos below, Mrs. G demonstrates how to complete each step of the art creation process.
Below is a SAMPLE worksheet that Mrs. G has completed. Use this as a model for your own worksheet but DO NOT COPY it!!
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