BLACK HISTORY PORTRAITSZentangle Portraits
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Once students have selected their individual I would start by reading through the quotes at the top of the page. I would then have the students complete this Quote Activity hat corresponds perfectly with this art activity.
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To complete this portrait, the sky really is the limit. I chose to work with black ink: sharpies, fine-tooth markers, and pens. However, who’s to say this couldn’t be completed with other mediums like colored pencils, markers, or crayons. ***If you would like to really make these pop. Have the students complete their portrait using black ink, and then go over the top with watercolors!
Even though these projects look extremely intricate and complicated. I can confidently recommend this project to 6-9th graders, any younger is out of my range of experience. The subtle shading of the portrait is key to the student’s success. It acts as a guide. Where the shading is darker, use more ink, closer lines, bolder colors…etc. Where there is no shading use patterns or designs that are thinner and spread out. A practice page is included for students to brainstorm designs before beginning. |