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Portrait Drawing Exercise from postcard images

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Drawing Activity
This drawing activity will help to sensitize you to the variety of drawing styles and qualities.  First, fold your paper in half 3 times in order to make 8 rectangles.  In each of the rectangles, you will make a portrait.  Choose one of the postcards of a portrait to replicate. 
1.     In the first box, draw it as accurately as you can.
2.     In the second box, draw it using quick, squiggly lines.
3.     In the third box, draw it emphasizing shading and shadows.
4.     Draw it very fat.
5.     Draw it filled with patterns and designs.
6.     Draw it made out of geometric shapes.
7.     Draw it as if made of rocks, like a rock wall.
8.     Draw it from memory.

I got this idea from this book:
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About Marcia Beckett

Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Her blog, Art is Basic, features many exciting art projects for kids.

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