Mother’s Day Portrait Painting
(7 to 14 years)
Teacher: Sara Vanderbeek
In this workshop, students will create a portrait painting of themselves with their mother and/or family. Students are required to bring a photograph at least 5 x 7 for reference and are encouraged to bring other reference materials, including other photographs, favorite stuffed animals and any other sources of inspiration. In addition to learning to achieve likeness, students will also consider color, value, draftsmanship in their execution of this portrait. And on top of it all, the work will be a fantastic new mantle piece!
- Fine art instruction taught by Austin artist.
- Increases knowledge of portraiture and draftsmanship.
- Provides a productive outlet for self expression.
- Develops fine art skills.
- Wonderful supplement to school.
- Increases independence.
- Promotes self-confidence through positive feedback.
- Stimulates creative thinking.
Lesson Examples:
- Portraiture principles
- Line
- Color and Value
- Draftsmanship
- Achieving likeness
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