1. self-Portrait directions
Mrs. Milito
Art II

2. Self Portrait Project

3. Self portrait Project Overview
Plan
Brainstorm & Sketch
Create
Self Portrait in ANY MEDIUM
Reflect
Artist Statement

4. Brainstorm & Sketch
Think of 3 different possible ways to create a self portrait
Think about style & symbolism
Draw 3 mini-sketches & color final decision!
Describe idea in 3 main points / features

5. Brainstorm & sketch Idea & Style Materials Process Describe your idea
Content
Style
List medium(s) /materials
You may use any medium / materials for this project, so long as you…
Use it safely
Don’t waste
Clean up after yourself
What steps must you do to complete the project?
Prepping
Creating
Completion

6. Materials
Gather & prepare the materials you will need for this project
Paper / Cardboard
Colored Pencils / Markers
Paint
Tools
Etc.
You may use any medium / materials for this project, so long as you…
Use it safely
Don’t waste
Clean up after yourself

7. Create Self Portrait BEGIN CREATING YOUR SELF PORTRAIT!
Prep any materials
Do underdrawings / sketches
Paint basecoats & backgrounds
Assemble pieces / materials
Ect.
Do whatever it is you need to do to get your self portrait started!

8. Create Self Portrait CREATE YOUR SELF PORTRAIT! Etc.
Draw
Paint
Assemble
Etc.
Remember to use the elements & principles of art!
YOU are responsible for set up / clean up!
COMPLETE & TURN IN

9. Artist Statement
Write a paragraph answering the questions below referencing the artistic choices in your self-portrait. Remember to use your art vocabulary, be specific, & cite your artwork.
Describe your idea for your self portrait? / What does it feature?
Describe the style of your self-portrait.
Describe any symbolism, abstraction, or realistic features in your self-portrait.
Describe how you used at least one principle of art in your self portrait.