Lesson idea submitted by Mike Kelly,
8th grade art teacher in Tillamook, Oregon.

Materials:

• Digital Camera (or photocopy of school photo)
• carbon paper (or Saral Transfer Paper)
• white Drawing Paper
• Pencils
• Colored Pencils
• Markers
• Watercolor Paint

Use digital camera images or photocopies of student school pictures to make 4 (or more) self-portrait images. (Students use carbon paper and make four images on a large white paper- NOTE: This lesson was submitted in the mid 90's when carbon paper was still common. A good substitution might be Saral Transfer Paper). Using different Fine Art posters, talk about various medias and techniques that artists can use to create images. Look at portraits through time - discuss modern art styles. This year we use felt tip pens for pointillist technique, cross-hatching, water color and color pencils. Try different colors plans (Fauves - Warhol). High motivation - parents love them!

Enhancement: Have students play online with IAD's Pointillator!