Lesson 1 of 84 · Animation
⭐ 30 XPDrawing a Self-Portrait
Study your reflection in a mirror and draw what you see.
🎯 Your mission
Make something only you would make.
⚡ The twist
Don't fix mistakes. Build with them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Art rules exist mostly so you can break them on purpose.
Artist Spotlight
🎨 Every artist you've heard of started with one wobbly first try.
Practice proportion in this art lesson: drawing a self-portrait.
What You'll Learn
Study your reflection in a mirror and draw what you see. Notice the proportions of your face: eyes are roughly halfway down the head, and the mouth is between the nose and chin. Use light lines first, then add detail and shading.
Techniques You'll Practice
Materials Needed
Step-by-Step Guide
0 of 3 doneWhere you see this in real life
Art shapes everything you look at — once you notice, you can't unsee it.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Make one piece of art today — even tiny, even messy.
For the dinner table
“Tell me about the part of your art you love the most.”
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