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Portrait of a Loved One

Portrait Drawing: Faces and Expressions

Day 130of 180
Week 26of 36
40Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand basic facial proportions and how to capture individual features

2

Create a detailed portrait of a loved one using learned drawing techniques

3

Develop appreciation for the unique beauty of individuals

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:27

“God created man in his own image. In God's image he created him; male and female he created them.”

— Genesis 1:27 (WEB)

Emphasizes the unique value of each person and how we reflect God's creativity in capturing individual beauty

📦 Materials Needed

  • Drawing paper
  • Pencils (2B and HB)
  • Eraser
  • Mirror
  • Reference photo of a family member or friend
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse art lesson! We'll be creating a special portrait that celebrates the unique person God has made.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about facial expressions in our last lesson?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today, we'll apply everything we've learned about drawing faces to create a meaningful portrait of someone special.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Recall the facial proportion guidelines from previous lessons
  • Discuss how to capture unique features
  • Explain the importance of observing carefully
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Who will you choose to draw today?
  • What makes that person special to you?
3Activity: Loved One's Portrait (20 min)
hands-on

Create a detailed portrait that captures the unique personality of a family member or friend

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a reference photo or sit with your subject
  2. Lightly sketch the basic head shape and proportion guidelines
  3. Add detailed features, paying attention to unique characteristics
  4. Use shading to add depth and dimension
  5. Optional: Add light color with colored pencils
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use grid method to help with proportions

Challenge: Create a portrait from memory, focusing on capturing the person's essence

4Closing (5 min)

Share your portrait and discuss what makes each person unique

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was the most challenging part of drawing your portrait?
  • How does your drawing show the special qualities of your loved one?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll explore how artists use composition to tell stories through art

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson builds on previous skills in facial proportions and expressions

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage observation and patience
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Help child see unique features without criticism
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may get frustrated if portrait doesn't look exactly like the subject

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attention to detail, careful observation, willingness to try

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a portrait of a biblical character from imagination
  • Write a short story about the person in the portrait
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional drawing guides

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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