A self-portrait is a picture you make of yourself! You look in a mirror, notice your face, hair, and eyes, and then draw or paint what you see. Self-portraits help you think about who you are and what makes you special and unique.
Provide mirrors so children can look at themselves while drawing. Talk about what they notice: eye color, hair style, skin color, special features. Use different skin-tone crayons and paints. Compare self-portraits over time to see how skills grow. Display them in a gallery. Remind children there is no wrong way to draw yourself.
A self-portrait is a picture you make of yourself. Artists have been making self-portraits for hundreds of years. Some of the most famous paintings in the world are self-portraits! When you draw a picture of your own face, you are doing what great artists do.
To make a self-portrait, start by really looking at yourself. Use a mirror and look carefully. What color are your eyes? What does your hair look like? Is it straight, curly, long, or short? What color is your skin? Do you have freckles or dimples? What shape is your face? Noticing these details is the first step.
Now draw what you see! You might start with a big circle or oval for your head. Add your eyes, nose, and mouth. Draw your hair the way it really looks. Use colors that match your real skin, eyes, and hair. You can use special skin-tone crayons or mix paint to find the right color for you. Remember, your skin color is beautiful whatever it is.
The best thing about self-portraits is that they are always changing. If you draw a self-portrait today and another one in a few months, they will look different. Not just because you are growing, but because your drawing skills are growing too! Some artists make a self-portrait every year to see how they change over time. Your self-portrait is a little piece of who you are right now, captured in art.
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