Lined Pattern Self-Portrait

Repetitive Pattern and Rhythm

Pattern and Rhythm: Principles of Design

• Rhythm is a repeated pattern that forms a harmonious sequence of elements. – (lines and shapes for

this project)

Self-Portrait

• This is a painting, drawing, photograph, sculpture, etc…of oneself.

Lined Pattern Self-Portrait

Use Sharpie to create patterns in the face and

background

Colored Pencil and Sharpie

Pencil and Sharpie

Process

• Take your portrait and tape a piece of tracing paper on top of it.

Trace the main lines of the face on the tracing paper…

Go over the lines with sharpie

Turn the tracing paper over and go over the lines with EBONY pencil

Place your image in an interesting

position on the big white paper and

transfer your image…

Begin your designs!