Face abstract art project
This is an art lesson on mixed media marker portraits for children. The abstract portrait simply drawn using water based markers with water added for effect. Tissue paper also is glued for a mixed media project. It is geared to accommodate 1st graders, but can easily be adjusted to other grade levels. Enjoy!
Mixed media portrait lesson contains:
Mixed media portrait lesson contains:
- step-by-step instructions with pictures of the project
- a lesson plan (including California State Visual Art Standards
step-by-step instructions
1. draw large circle with 2 vertical lines for head + neck with a dark colored marker - students choose color
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2. horizontal line under neck lines
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3. vertical lines for shoulder - option - draw only bust of a head
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4.option - show more of the body - horizontal lines for sleeves
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5. shirt lines - vertical
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6. arms
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7. ears - ovals or rectangular
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8. eye brows
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9. eyes looking in any direction - option- glasses
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10. add hair - option- long or short
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11. option - always leave room for students' creative input like oval glasses with ear piece
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12. paint with water on marker lines
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13. finished work
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14. option- lightly glue tissue paper on shirt area
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15. finished artwork
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objective
Students will, successfully make an art work of an abstract face using simple, basic shapes + lines. They will gain knowledge of putting simple, basic shapes or lines, like squares, rectangles, triangles + straight lines to create a picture. They will learn about waterbed markers + the reaction that when water is added to marker lines. As well as how to add texture to a drawing to create a mixed media piece.
materials
- 9"x12" where watercolor paper
- water based markers
- watercolor brushes - small size
- cups for water
- glue
- tissue paper - light colors preferred
instructions
- explain to students that they will illustrate a bust of a girl or a boy using waterbed markers
- follow step-by-step instructions above to complete art project
- surprise them with the addition of water painted on the markers
- explain how to properly care for + proper use of brushes
- dip brush in water when read
- leave ample time for clean-up
- give younger students jobs for clean-up
vocabulary
- color - The visual sensation dependent on the reflection or absorption of light from a given surface. The three characteristics of color are hue, value, and intensity.
- composition - The organization of elements in a work of art.
- contour drawing - The drawing of an object as though the drawing tool is moving along all the edges and ridges of the form.
- harmony - The principle of design that combines elements in a work of art to emphasize the similarities of separate but related parts.
- line - A point moving in space. Line can vary in width, length, curvature, color, or direction.
- Shape - A two-dimensional are or plane that may be open or closed, free-form or geometric. It can be found in nature or is made by humans.
- Space - An area in which objects or images can exist.
- Still Life - Arrangement or work of art showing a collection of inanimate objects.
- texture - The surface quality of materials either actual (tactile) or implied (visual). It is one of the elements of art.
- Unity - Compositional similarity, oneness, togetherness, or cohesion. Total visual effect in a composition achieved by the careful blending of elements of art and principles of design.
- variety - A principle of art concerned with combining one or more elements of art in different ways to create interest.
- value - The lightness or darkness of a hue or neutral color. A value scale shows the range of values from black to white.
alternative
- drawings can be on larger paper
- students can draw simple scenes
ca state visual arts standards
2.0 CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Creating, performing, and Participating in the Visual Arts.
Students apply artistic processes and skills, using a variety of media to communicate meaning and intent in original works of art.
Communication and Expression Through Original works of Art
2.4 Plan and use variations in line, shape/form, color, and texture to communicate ideas or feelings in works. of art.
2.7 Use visual and actual texture in original works of art.
Creating, performing, and Participating in the Visual Arts.
Students apply artistic processes and skills, using a variety of media to communicate meaning and intent in original works of art.
Communication and Expression Through Original works of Art
2.4 Plan and use variations in line, shape/form, color, and texture to communicate ideas or feelings in works. of art.
2.7 Use visual and actual texture in original works of art.