Self Portrait Prints

In fifth grade we looked at how artists create different prints.  We used an iPad app that allowed us to take an image of ourselves and then place a filter onto the photo that created a posterized look.  After we printed our photo, students colored over their image with various colors of oil pastels- they were encouraged to reflect on themselves and what colors they feel represent their personalities or likes.

 After students finished placing color on the image, they then rubbed the photograph onto a blank paper creating a Monoprint. There were many ooo's and aaahhhh's when they peeled off their photo to reveal their printed image.  This was my first project focusing on a printing technique that did not involve brayers and printing ink, it was definitely a professional learning experience!

  Students then created a painted background using acrylic paints, whichever pattern or design they felt reflected themselves in some way.  The printed image was then cut out and glued onto their background.  Some students wrote a poem onto their artwork that was a portrait of themselves in writing, which was a great way for students to add a written element to their artwork.

Here are some of the results: