Lesson Planning
Join a master class as you practise the techniques of portraiture and the types of brushstrokes used with oils and acrylics. Create your own self-reflecting, self-portrait masterpiece, using Kahlo’s style and technique as an influence.
Teaching Outcomes:
- To learn how to make fine brush strokes using oil or acrylic paints and a range of brushes.
- To develop portraiture painting techniques.
- To paint a self-portrait using a similar style, influences and techniques of Frida Kahlo.
- To create a brief diary entry that reflects feelings, using a broadening vocabulary.
Children will:
- Explore fine brush techniques using a variety of brushes and paint washes.
- Practise portraiture painting techniques using oils or acrylics.
- Paint a self-portrait using Kahlo’s style, techniques and approach as an influence.
- Write a diary entry to accompany the portrait that explains any symbolism and related feelings.