Procreate Self Portrait
Studio Art (9th-12th)
Students will compare the two portraits of President Barrack Obama an First Lady Michelle Obama, and explore the works of Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald respectively. They will build up their portrait drawing skills on paper, and move to Ipad and Procreate. They'll learn to use layers, and experiment with brushes and tools to digitally paint a greyscale portrait of themselves, focusing on using a full range of values. After they make their portrait, they will change their background color and choose one detail to add in color in their portrait to convey their personality.
Objectives
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Learn how to use layers and opacity in Procreate to shade and add value (Cr)
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View work from Amy Sherald and Kehinde Wiley, and analyze how they conveyed personality through emphasis in their portraits. (Cn)
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Create a self portrait on Procreate using various blending methods, and borrow from the artists previously mentioned to visually represent the student's personality. (Cr, Cn)
Resources
Steps:
Students will practice face mapping and self portraiture using pencil and graphite through a series of scaffolded exercises. The mini-project should end with a full pencil self portrait done from observation.
Face Mapping with Pencil and Paper
Practice Portrait Sketch
Students will practice changing brushes, opacities, textures and layers. They will also make sure to create a final canvas that is the correct size and dimensions.
Students will copy their face-mapping assignment they did on paper using Procreate. They will put the basic face-map on one layer, and then above that in a different color they will sketch their portrait using observation from life and a mirror.
Oil Pastel Drawing
Students will make a new file, and repeat the sketching process on one layer. They may use a photo for reference, or continue to use a mirror. They will be expected to practice using layers and different brush opacities to create a range of value in their face. Classes will be devoted to pursuing a level of detail in their portraits students may be unfamiliar or resistant to.
Building Values with Layers
Student Work
