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Our children at the International School are unlikely to have a better excuse for looking at themselves in the mirror. A self portrait gives children the time to study their eyes, nose, mouth and the rest of their face and body, and to work out how it all fits together – perfect for teaching children how to draw basic body shapes. See below our students drawing themselves creating a self portrait allows the maximum amount of artistic freedom.
The simplicity of a self portrait means that our children can experiment with whatever materials they like to create their portrait, and try any style they wish. Self portraiture is the most introspective of art forms. By creating a self portrait, children learn who they are, how they want to present themselves and what’s important to them.
Drawing a self portrait is also excellent for teaching children that these personal ideas aren’t the same as what everyone else thinks. Children can learn how diverse our society’s views, values and appearances are, and hopefully develop values of respect and tolerance.
Grades 3 and 4 wow!
Mr. Williams
Take a closer look at yourself....
