Exploring Identity through Art

Self-Portrait Abstractions Objective:

• investigate Real/Surreal, and learn about distinctive qualities of both styles.  
• create a self-portrait abstraction in a surrealist style using personal dreams to inspire a narrative painting.  
• give your painting an original title

Art History Connection:

Frida Kahlo - Georgia O'Keefe

Materials:

Pencil

Canvas Board

Acrylic Paints 

Think:

• How can my portrait reflect emotion? 
• How can my portrait reflect who I am?
• What message do you want your artwork to communicate? 
• What kind of feelings are you trying to invoke from the viewer? 

Examples of Student Work:

© Live Art, Breathe Art 2015

© Live Art, Breathe Art 2015

© Live Art, Breathe Art 2015

© Live Art, Breathe Art 2015

© Live Art, Breathe Art 2015

© Live Art, Breathe Art 2015