THE SCREAM Assignment: Symbolic Self-Portraits Materials:
• white paper
• drawing materials (colored pencils, graphite
pencils, and eraser)
• paint
• paint palette or paper plate
• water container and paint brushes
Instructions 1. Click Here to see a video about Edvard Munch’s painting, The Scream
(https://g.co/arts/NAxPXrKj4tYFrqoBA)
2. Brainstorm- think of moods and emotions to convey personal characteristics. List colors that convey feelings.
3. Head and face sketch - you may want to practice first. Then create a sketch of yourself. Make patterns throughout the portrait including on face and hair.
4. Painting- paint the self-portrait using paint with colors that represent mood, emotion and feelings. Use a variety of values. Ex: red to pink or black to gray to white.
5. Adding details- add details using colored pencils.
HAVE FUN!
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