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Lesson 1: Exploring Facial Features, Drawing an Imaginary Portrait

Overview

We will draw explore facial features and draw an imaginary character. Students will be able to identify the shapes of different facial features and draw a portrait of an imaginary person.

Grade Levels

3-5

Media

Sculpture

Lessons In Unit

9

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Materials

  • Ebony pencils
  • White drawing paper – 9 x 12”

Activities

Step 1

Demonstrate using lines and shapes to draw an imaginary person, using shape and line charts as reference for students.

  • I wonder how can I draw an imaginary person?
  • What are some different shapes I can use for the head?
  • How big should I make it to fill my page?
  • What shapes can I use for the facial features—the eyes, nose, and mouth?
  • Model and describe the general proportions for each feature.
  • What details should I add? What lines or shapes can I use to make these?

Step 2

Have students draw their own character.

Vocabulary

Lines, shapes, facial features

Resources

Line Chart

Geometric Shapes Chart