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Portraits, Prints, and Personality: Exploring Art Through Creative Expression.

In recent weeks, Penguins Class have delved into an exciting journey of artistic discovery in their art lessons, honing their creativity, technique, and creativity. The focus has been on portraits—a timeless and expressive form of art. Here's a peek into what they've been learning and creating:

Our young artists have been experimenting with outlines and shapes by forming portrait drawings using only words. By varying the size, placement, and shapes of the words, we created captivating and unique designs that merge language and visual art. 

To produce our portraits, we have used an array of materials, from textured papers to paints and natural elements and we have explored different compositions for the backgrounds of our artwork. The interplay between our portraits and these inventive backgrounds adds depth and character to our creations.

To apply and experiment with our new skills, we have created a final self-portrait aiming to represent something meaningful about ourselves. Through experimentation with materials and techniques, we needed to thoughtfully consider the impact of composition and materials on the final piece.

The outcomes have been stunning! From inventive word portraits to reflective self-portraits, our pupils have embraced each challenge with enthusiasm and innovation. Our lessons have gone beyond the canvas, instilling the courage to take creative risks and the confidence to express our unique identities.

We hope you like looking through our virtual gallery.