Fourth grade Mary Cassatt self portraits

Fourth-grade artists studied the portraiture of Mary Cassatt. We noticed how she was inspired by children and decided to do our own self portraits. We also focused on how to create value using only our pencil!

Learning goals:

I can discuss the life and work of Mary Cassatt.

I can identify Mary Cassatt's impressionistic art.

I can create a value scale.

I can draw my self portrait.

I can create light and shadow in my portrait.

4th grade Mary Cassatt portraits

4th Grade artists watched a movie about the life and art of Mary Cassatt. Then we used our own photos to cut in half. One side of our artwork is our photo and the other is the side we drew. We practiced our skills of proportions and shading.

Learning Goals:

Students can recognize the art of Mary Cassatt

Students can draw half of a face using correct proportions

Students can create a value scale with pencil

Students can use shading techniques to create value

Students can create a uniquely patterned frame