Draw A Self Portrait Using Shapes

Next, Lightly Sketch In The Basic Proportions Of Your Facial Features, Then Draw The Features Themselves.

To draw a self portrait, start by setting up a mirror so you can easily see it while you draw, then set up an easel so you can draw on a vertical surface. Teach students how to layer crayons to create their own skin tones. Have students draw their faces using everything they’ve learned.

Welcome To Face Shapes, Where We Explore Character Using Nine Simple Shapes.

Let's start our character by drawing a cross access in the first of our three circles. Crayons, markers, color pencils or paint paper instructions: You will need the following materials:

Remember, The Self Portrait Is Not Meant To Look Realistic.

Draw faces using simple shapes. In this lesson, you will learn how to make a geometric portrait using the planes of your face and triangulation. Draw all details with scissors.

The Eye Is Just Above The Bridge Of The Nose And.

I suggest that you use pencil to draw your self portrait and make adjustments in this step. Make your oval slightly larger at the top. In this class, we will draw characters inspired by the traditional round face shape.

Add The Lids And Irises Inside.

Limiting your palette to three colors, try to capture your essence by focusing on your most defining features. This is a super simple directed draw using shapes. Have students add a horizon line to create the illusion of background and foreground.