Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.

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Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease: 68.4
Drawspace Curriculum 1.1.A3 -1 Page and 1 Illustration
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Sketch a
Self-Portrait
Document your current drawing
skills by sketching yourself

Supplies: paper, erasers, a 2B pencil, and a mirror

1. Gather your supplies and set yourself
up in front of a mirror (or bring a small
mirror to the place where you draw).
You need to be able to clearly see your
reflection in the mirror.

ArtSpeak
Portrait: An artwork depicting a likeness
to the face (and sometimes the body) of a
person or animal (Figure 1).
Sketch: A simple representation, outline,
or drawing that captures the integral
aspects of a subject quickly and efficiently.
(Verb) The process of rendering a sketch.

Figure 1

2. Sketch a portrait of yourself as realistically

as possible.
Plan to spend no more than 15 to 20 minutes.
Use whatever skills you currently have in your
repertoire. This sketch is meant to record
your current drawing skills so you can later
document your progress. So, dont worry if it
isnt perfect - just do your best!
When youre finished: sign your name, write
todays date on the back of your sketch, and
put it away in a safe place.

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