* Intermediate grade chil-
dren can do interesting self-
portraits of heads and shoul-
ders in crayon, chalk, or
paint. They can block in the
general plan or structure,
starting with an egg shape
for the head, then add-
their own characteristics as
to hair, features, freckles,
clothes, etc. A decorative
background may also be used.
A mirror on the teacher's
desk, or on the wall will serve
to remind the young artists
occasionally of how they
look. In that way, they can
study their own features be-
fore drawing them.


* Stripes or dots or some
kind of decoration may be painted on the clothes. Buttons or other
details may be added.


* Children in junior high school can draw from class models pos-
ing. They need to observe the figure, seeing the torso as the main
part of the body upon which the rest of the parts are related. Rhythmic
relationships of the body need to be pointed out and proportions of one
part with the other. Sometimes it helps to lightly suggest the largest
movements or masses in order to capture the feeling of the position.
















* A good book to use in continuing with the drawing of the figure
is: "Of Course You Can Draw," by Herbert L. Kruckman.