I found this book in 'Tiger' in Newbridge during the week.
Sometimes (especially around the 1st/2nd class mark) children get very hung up about not being able to draw the 'perfect' self-portrait. "I can't do it", "I don't look like that"- this tends to occur when children are moving from the schematic stage to drawing realism (http://www.learningdesign.com/Portfolio/DrawDev/kiddrawing.html). I think this book is a great starting point for creativity as it removes the dreaded white paper!
Mirrors for Self Portraits
A few years ago I invested in a class set of mirrors. They can be expensive- but a good way to get around this is to buy a multi pack of mirrors. (Just check for sharp edges).Samples of packs of mirrors:
http://www.woodiesdiy.com/Product/-tema-easyfit-self-adhesive-mirror-tiles-30cm-x-15cm-4-/33327/3.0.11
http://www.woodiesdiy.com/Product/-tema-easyfit-self-adhesive-mirror-tiles-30cm-x-30cm-4-/33284/3.0.11
Emotional Issues in Self Portraits
I always get children to spend time studying their faces- usually they love this! It is a great discussion to hear what the children think about their image- and can often uncover issues of low self-esteem.Self Portraits also show the child's sense of self-
Children should be able to draw how their body looks- i.e. head, body and arms and legs from about the age of 5.
More details- such as fingers etc will be added later.
Signs of Impulsivity:
- Poor integration of parts
- Gross asymmetry of limbs
- Transparencies
- Big figure
- No neck
Signs of insecurity and feelings of inadequacy:
- Slanted figure
- Tiny head
- Hands cut off
- Monstrous or grotesque figure
- No arms, legs and/or feet
Signs of anxiety:
- Shading of the face, body, limbs, hands or neck (or a combination)
- Legs pressed together
- No eyes
- Clouds, rain or flying birds
Signs of shyness and timidity:
- Tiny figure
- Short arms
- Arms clinging to body
- No nose and/or mouth
Signs of anger:
- Crossed eyes
- Teeth
- Long arms
- Big hands
- Nude figures, exposed genitals or sexual content
(https://psychohawks.wordpress.com/2010/02/21/childrens-drawings-what-can-we-learn-from-them/)
Famous Artist Portraits for Children to Respond to:
Van Gogh- Self Portrait
Leonardo Do Vinci, Mona Lisa- Portrait of a Person
What colours? Patterns? Questions about emotions?
Picasso- Abstract Portraits
Children can draw their own self portrait- from straight on. Then they draw a profile portrait and stick it on top.
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