Self-portraits in Masking Tape

Students enjoyed this portrait lesson as an alternative to drawing the details of the face and being disappointed about not being able to get it "right".  After explaining the proportions of the human face, students used this information to practice drawing their own portrait.  They were able to use mirrors and I spoke with them about the different features of the face being slightly higher, lower, wider, more narrow, etc and how this will determine if the portrait is a likeness.  After their practice, they then drew their portrait onto yellow construction paper.  They tore the blue painters tape into narrow strips and covered the pencil lines with the tape.  They all had amazing results.  Meredith and Jackson are in the 3-5th grade class. Zane is in the Middle School class and he turned his head a bit in his portrait.  Drew is in the High School class and used a lost and found line to complete his portrait.  Great job to the students and thanks to Art Projects for Kids for this great idea.