“Every child is an artist” – Pablo Picasso

Practice portrait painting with acrylic markers! I used Arrtx brush tip acrylic markers to “paint” this portrait. Acrylic markers dry quickly making them the perfect medium for practice. Develop an eye for tonal differences and contrast with little clean up.

I’ve used the grid method here again. It’s my go-to method for drawing faces. The initial drawing was done in a red colored pencil to give the work a warmth. You might like to try different colors for the initial drawing to see the different feelings they can evoke in a portrait.

Rebecca
Growing creative, confident global thinkers through art and design.


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I inspire creativity, ignite curiosity, and cultivate a love of learning through art and design. My approach blends traditional skills with transdisciplinary and cross-cultural connections — all while keeping the classroom joyful, vibrant, and full of possibility.

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