Paint a self portrait with your favourite animals around you.
What will my children learn?
During this lesson your children will –
Explore who they are by representing themselves visually, considering how they look and what matters to them.
Learn to communicate feelings, thoughts, and personality through their chosen facial expressions and the animals they choose.
Understand how objects, animals, and colours can represent emotions, traits, or ideas, just as Frida Kahlo used symbols in her work.
Develop an understanding of how to arrange visual elements meaningfully within a space to tell a story.
Practice basic portraiture techniques, such as proportion, facial features, and expression.
Gain insight into Kahlo’s art and life, along with an introduction to Mexican culture and artistic traditions.