Portrait in Symbols Graphite Drawing Assignment Ms. Henkes Artistic Perception 1.0 Creative Expression 2.0 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.R51.11-12.4: Determine the meaning of symbols; key terms and other specific words as they are used in a specific context
Leonardo Da Vinci Mona Lisa, 1503-05/07
Toulouse Lautrec
Self Portrait Drawing at a Window, Etching, 1648 Rembrandt
Chuck Close
Chuck Close
Various Artists
Alexandre Farto Graffiti
Alexandre Farto
Alexandre Farto
Alexandre Farto Click image to view video
UNIT OVERVIEW Review Portrait Proportions Complete Facial Feature Worksheets Research Person and Symbols for reference material: Thumbnail Sketch Complete final Portrait in Symbols
Facial Proportions You will be expected to show correct facial proportions in your final drawing. We will be reviewing these proportions as a class.
Portrait Drawing – Time Lapse Click on image to view video
Facial Feature Worksheet Check out drawing pencils from Ms. H Reference sample to see expectation! Render each facial feature as realistically as possible.
Facial Feature Worksheet
Facial Feature Worksheet
Portrait In Symbols Choose an individual, preferably someone you know personally Bring pictures, print out references, come up with symbols that represent this person Sketch a Thumbnail that includes the person and the symbols in a balance and thought out composition Composition should have objects that vary in size, overlap, create movement, etc. Purpose is to reflect something about individual
Tristan Kamata
Joseph Lau
Bailey Olsen
Selena
Alexis Taylor, 2012
Bun Yun
Jonathan Cassiere
Van Nguyen
Erehida Monteczuma
Mary Gianola
Wii
Ashley Rhoades
FINAL PORTRAIT IN SYMBOLS SHOULD INCLUDE: Portrait in correct proportions Symbols that convey a central message Images that vary in size, overlap, run off the page, etc. Balanced Composition Drawing Pencil Techniques: Showing Shading and Value Written reflection on Final