Fifth grade students studied the Pop Artist Roy Lichtenstein to create their own pop art self portraits. I first took a photograph of each student from the chest up. While the students were waiting for their photo to be taken, I had them think about several different poses so they would be ready when it was their turn. I then took the photos and loaded them into dumpr.net and transformed their pictures into a sketch. This makes it easier for the students to see the defining edges of their facial features a little easier.
The students traced their faces (basic lines only) onto white drawing paper. They then added a single word in a comic book style that either defined themselves, or went along with their picture. They then added a simple patterned background. As a review of color theory, I had the students color their pictures with primary colored markers. The next time I do this project, I may go more in depth with color theory and have the students choose their own color scheme.
Thanks to messy little hands for the inspiration for this project!
