Mahi Toi- Self Portraits

Nga kanohi / Self portraits

Kei te ako matou (k.t.a.m) Nga momo kaurukutanga

* understanding the different techniques of shading

* applying the different techniques of shading

* whispering, talking and shouting 

* kohimuhimu, korero me te umere

* Using reflection and photos to shade.

Teacher Reflection

Before  teaching these techniques, students were not confident that they were able to draw their portraits using these photos and especially these techniques. 

As the tamariki worked through these processes, their art work transformed and their confidence to do visual art positively changed. This is the main reason, I  began my art programme with this mahi. Take a look at some of the children's art work hanging in the class. The entire class did a fantastic job. 

Art Competition

The class decided to have an art competition using these portraits.  Whaea Les and Whaea June judged the best techniques of shading. The prize was a $15 Warehouse gift card to help the aspiring artist. Jeremia won the prize. Ka wani ke, Jeremia. 

Jeremia

Seanalee

Bianca

Tipene

Anahera

Bronzson

Marilyn

Britney

Marino

Ngarui

Billie-Jean

Leonides

Nevaeh

Alexus

Mariah

Steiny

Haere mai koutou ki ta matou akomanga.

Our portraits look even better in our classroom.