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3rd Grade Color Mixing and Self Portraits

A colorful collage of a person with long hair, wearing a decorated shirt and a headband, set against a bright background, utilizing color mixing techniques often found in self portraits created by 3rd grade students.

These 3rd grade self-portraits were charming and delightful.  We spent two class periods mixing colors for the background.  Each student experimented with combining colors to see what would happen.  Then, we used construction paper to make the faces and markers to add details.  I guided them step-by-step with tips for drawing and placing the features.  The students used mirrors when drawing their features. 

A child's colorful collage of a person wearing a black cap and purple shirt with text "West Madison Little League," created using color mixing techniques often practiced in 3rd grade.

Colorful painting of a woman with dark hair, wearing a patterned shirt and large earrings, showcasing intricate color mixing against a vibrant background.

A colorful 3rd grade child’s self portrait of a person wearing glasses, holding up both hands with the text on the shirt, "Stuff is cool".

A 3rd-grade child's drawing of a person with glasses and brown hair, raising both hands. The bright, abstract background showcases playful color mixing.


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About Marcia Beckett

Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Her blog, Art is Basic, features many exciting art projects for kids.

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