Self-Portrait:

Portrait of Roman Emperor Caracalla217 CE

Portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni by Ghirlandaio1488

Self-Portrait by Elizabeth Vigee-Lebrun, 1790

Janitor by Duane Hanson, 1973

Self-Portrait with two circles by Rembrandt,1660

Self-Portrait by Chuck Close,1968

Self-Portraits:

• Use the grid method to draw your face• Apply the drawing techniques we have

covered to create a life-like face with shading

• Use the background to add in details which are expressive of you

Applying the Grid:• Grid off your photo using 1” by 1” squares

– The grid must be done precisely to prevent distortion• Grid off your drawing paper using 1.5” by 1.5”

squares– Draw the squares lightly to prevent waffling

• Note that you will have left over squares, and will need to adjust accordingly

• You must erase the grid before you begin shading

PhotoPaper

1.5” x 1.5” grid

1” x 1” grid

Use the grid system like a map; it is similar to graphing the slope of a line or a parabola in your math class.

1A

1A 1B 1C

2A

3A2A

3A

1B 1C

.

Measure each time from the same edge.

April Startzel ‘04

Jerica Millan ‘08 Louis ‘08

Michelle Ni ‘08

April Startzel ‘05

April Startzel ‘07

Emmanuel Hernandez ‘07

Portrait by Emmanuel Hernandez ‘07

Chris ‘08 Katrice Jamison ‘08