Second graders created these striking portraits by drawing with glue
on black 18×24 construction paper. The next class, they used soft
pastels to create the vibrant color. I emphasized blending and layering
colors, as well as using complementary colors, which they learned about
in first grade. This is another project that I have “borrowed” from my
own elementary art classes that I took as a child.
Reaction to the portraits has been astounding! A staff member who
is a professional artist marvelled at the sophistication of their line
and technique. I put them up in time for Grandparents’ Day last Friday
and received many compliments. There is something so haunting and
dramatic about this style of portrait!
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