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Supplies:
- Crayola Marker & Watercolour Paper - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm (9" x 12")
- Crayola Coloured Pencils - 24 Count
- Crayola Construction Paper - Black - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm (9" x 12")
- Crayola Fine Line Markers - Black
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Washable Glue Sticks
- Ppencils
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/cfd8f4559fca081c06e1a818f7f4f84a-stepSml.png)
- Brainstorm 10-15 things about yourself.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/740ed3bfa857f9000d8ca543b6807b84-stepSml.png)
- Draw the outline of your profile on a piece of Crayola Marker & Watercolour paper.
- Use an overhead projector (if one is available) to cast a shadow of your profile.
- Work with a partner to trace each other's profile. - Use a pencil to fill your shape with drawings that represent the ideas on your brainstorming list.
- Each picture is a symbol of something that is important to you.
- Focus on the positive and negative spaces as you balance where you place each object.
- Make sure the images lead your eye through the space.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/1bd9c2843ee1b3b14da8fb863869ae5a-stepSml.png)
- Outline all the drawings with black fine line marker.
- Colour the objects with Crayola oloured pencils.
- Colour negative space with one or a variety of strong colours to make the objects stand out.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/03a22f915c1c0b42a05accf7cf3c02e6-stepSml.png)
- Cut out the silhouette.
- Glue it to a piece of black construction paper.
- View your work with fresh eyes.
- What does it tell people about you?
- How do the colours affect the overall design?
- What do you like best about your work? Why?
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Mathematics,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8,
Grade 9