Contemporary portrait artist Kehinde Wiley creates multi-layered, modern portraits by using dense, elaborate, wallpaper-like patterning mixed with art historical compositions to heighten the personality and presence of his subject. In this lesson, students can recreate the feeling and energy of a Wiley portrait, without having to hand-paint every element. Printmaking is combined with drawing and watercolor painting, making this project both accessible and engaging for students.

2 Dimensional

Art History

Drawing

Mixed Media

Painting

Printmaking

Watercolor

Colored Pencil

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Printed Pattern Portrait

Faber-Castell Metallic Pencils - Front of package of 12 pc Set 

Crayola Colors of the World Colored Pencils (front of package)

Crayola Colors of the World Colored Pencils (back of package)

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Blick Lino Cutter Set, with handle and 6 blades

Blick Lino Cutter, Full View with handle and a cutter

Blick Lino Cutter, blades/cutters inside the twist off end of the cutter handle

Speedball Fabric and Paper Block Printing Ink Set (Tubes out of packaging)


Niji Aquarelle Watercolor Pan Set - Top view of packaged 36 Color Pan Set

Niji Aquarelle Watercolor Pan Set - Top view of open tray of 36 colors


Blick Studio Artists' Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Set of 24. Front of cloased tin box. 