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Exploring Shadow Play - Charcoal Self-Portrait Project

Explore the art of shadows in self-portraiture with charcoal. Capture shadows under different light sources for unique effects. Add symbolic accessories for personal expression. Take a reference photo to kickstart your portrait. This creative project encourages gesture drawing with minimal detail. Join the fun and show us your interpretation of shadows in art!

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Exploring Shadow Play - Charcoal Self-Portrait Project

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  1. Self Portraits A study of shadows

  2. My charcoal self portrait

  3. What do you like about this one?

  4. This one??

  5. What is effective in this one?

  6. What works here?

  7. …and this one?

  8. Grab a flashlight • Pick a partner… • Have your partner hold the flashlight under their chin casting shadows. You may have to direct them where to move the light to cast better shadows. • Sketch your partner with charcoal. This is a gesture drawing…no real detail needed.

  9. For tomorrow • Decide on accessories…sunglasses, necklace, a hat…specific symbolic images you want to evoke in your self portrait. • Be prepared to have your photo taken! • We’ll print the photos off in black and white. • You will begin your charcoal self portrait using your photo as a reference.

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