Body Part Art

Ms. Meier

Umm, what?

• Choose a body part (keep it PG!) that is typically not focused on in traditional artwork, making it the “central figure” or “portrait” in your work.

• Ideas:– Eyes, eyeballs -Shoulders– Ears -Hips– Lips -Hair– Hands, fingers -Arms– Feet, toes -Legs

Body Part Art

• Keep your subject matter limited to only one part (avoid whole faces or large portions of the body)

• Use color, size/scale, and repetition (multiple images of the same part) to create visual interest

• Think of what you would like to communicate to the viewer. – How do you want the viewer to feel?– What do you want the viewer to understand?

Any Questions?

• Make a sketch:– Pick a part of the body– Think of an interesting composition. How can you

alter it to make it more interesting to look at?• Size/shape• Color (unusual)• Repetition

– Avoid realism; think of the abstract.

Today’s To-do List

• Turn in your sketchbook• Draw a rough draft of your painting• Ask for help if you need it!• Bring sketch to me for approval before

moving on to paint and canvas • Find your paint palette