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Abstract Self Portrait Drawing for Kids

Learn how to draw an abstract self portrait with this easy step by step tutorial video. Drawing closed shapes will create lots of options for coloring it in.

Abstract Self Portrait Drawing

Why make an Abstract Self Portrait?

Do your students need more face drawing practice, but you dread the overthinking that is so common when it comes to drawing eyes? Or if they draw them, do they tend to turn out on the tiny side?

This super simple tutorial will avoid all that as it has a kind of formula for drawing eyes extra large. Not to worry though, there’s still lots of places for their own personalization. If fact, my PDF even shares some examples of how to draw different kinds of hair, to help them get started.

When the drawing is done, the drawing will have lots of closed shapes that are just begging to be filled with lots of different, bright colors. Try challenging students to keep any color from touching itself, and see what kind of abstract magic happens.

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    Materials for Abstract Self Portrait Drawing


    Crayons

    Crayola 24 Count Box of Crayons Non-Toxic *This post contains affiliate links. If you click and take action, I will be compensated a small amount at no expense to you.


    Sharpie Marker

    Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black *


    Pencils

    Ticonderoga Pencils #2 HB Soft, Yellow *

    Drawing Paper

    Drawing Paper, White, Standard Weight, 9″ x 12″ *

    Step by Step Directions for Abstract Self Portrait

    Time needed: 45 minutes

    How to Draw an Abstract Self Portrait

    1. Start with a large U.

    2. Add the two ears.

    3. Draw the neck and shoulders.

    4. Add your own hair.

    5. Draw the centered nose.

    6. Start the large eyes.

    7. Add the lids and irises inside.

    8. Draw a mouth and add two lines.

    9. Trace with a marker and color.

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