Using a Grid
Bible
So God created mankind in his own image,
in the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them.
Genesis 1:27
Everyone is creative. Creativity is hardwired into our DNA by God himself. All of us were made to be creative people. Creative juices run hot through our veins.
We see this clearly in Genesis 1:27.
Every man, woman, and child is creative. When we create, it pleases God, because He sees us reflecting his image. He sees us “imaging” him to the rest of the world. God loves to see his image shine throughout the world.
But creativity is hard work. It requires killing our laziness and working faithfully over extended periods of time. It requires a willingness to receive criticism with humility. It requires sweat and elbow grease. It requires diligence and faithfulness. It’s easier to not make anything at all and to suffocate the creative gifts that God has given us.
Your church needs your creative gifts. Your family needs your creative gifts. Your friends need your creative gifts. You have gifts that no one else has. We need your gifts.
So stop making excuses and start making stuff for the glory of God!
(from Altrogge's Make God Look Great. Create.)
We see this clearly in Genesis 1:27.
Every man, woman, and child is creative. When we create, it pleases God, because He sees us reflecting his image. He sees us “imaging” him to the rest of the world. God loves to see his image shine throughout the world.
But creativity is hard work. It requires killing our laziness and working faithfully over extended periods of time. It requires a willingness to receive criticism with humility. It requires sweat and elbow grease. It requires diligence and faithfulness. It’s easier to not make anything at all and to suffocate the creative gifts that God has given us.
Your church needs your creative gifts. Your family needs your creative gifts. Your friends need your creative gifts. You have gifts that no one else has. We need your gifts.
So stop making excuses and start making stuff for the glory of God!
(from Altrogge's Make God Look Great. Create.)
Objectives:
In this lesson you will:
- identify right & wrong proportion
- use proper proportion when drawing
- use measuring tool to find proportions
- use a facial grid and draw facial features in correct proportion and position
Materials:
pencils, erasers, paper, facial grid, photo of your face
Process:
- Look at the examples of DaVinci and Botticelli's artwork. Pay close attention to the details and proportions.
What details stand out to you? What observations did you make about the proportions?
- One way to learn how to draw a face with proper proportions is to use a face grid; lines of the grid help the artist figure out where features are placed; watch this video:
- study the face grid Proportions Checklist
- Cut the photo of your face in half lengthwise and glue half on your paper.
- Look in the mirror and examine your face. Do both sides look the same? Does your hair look the same on both sides? Do you have a birth mark on one side? Use a pencil to measure and make note of any needed corrections.
- Create the other half of your face in pencil.
- Critique each other's work.
- On an index card write your name and 4 sentences about what you like about your portrait and what you might change.
Standards:
- VA:Cr1.1
- VA:Cr2.1
- VA:Cr3.1