Self PortraitureSelf PortraitureA study of Color and Emotion

Self PortraitureSelf PortraitureWhen drawing a portrait it is

important to get every feature in the correct position on the face.

Start by lightly sketching in the facial features and darkening the drawing once you have everything drawn.

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Drawing the EyesDrawing the EyesThe eyes are probably going to

be the focal point and starting point for most of you.

Drawing the EyesDrawing the Eyes

Drawing the NoseDrawing the NoseThe nose can be broken down

into parts.

Drawing the MouthDrawing the MouthKeep the top lip longer than the bottom

lip for a more realistic drawing

Your Self Portrait!Your Self Portrait!You will have a photograph of

your self to look at AND a mirror.

Use the photograph to see the general composition of your face.

Use the mirror to look at your facial features close up.

Color and EmotionColor and EmotionYou will be drawing with colored

pencils on colored construction paper.

Think about how the colors you choose will change the MOOD of the portrait.

Color and EmotionColor and Emotion

PortraitsPortraits

Laurie Shano

PortraitsPortraits

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PortraitsPortraits

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PortriatsPortriats

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