Third Grade Favorite Book Self-Portrait

This has truly become one of my absolute favorite projects of all time (also, a very time-consuming one as well!)!  The 3rd graders first studied the life and art of Frida Kahlo, with special attention to her many self-portraits.  Then, we very carefully drew realistic self-portraits.  It is amazing to see the quality and care that they put into their portraits!

Once the portraits were finished, it was time to incorporate reading and writing into the Art room.  Students wrote a book review for their favorite book and then acted as illustrators, designing a new cover for their book.  I just loved how they all wanted to bring their book to Art and were so excited to share the book with me and others! 

 Perhaps a future author and illustrator?

 Designing a cover illustration.

intensely working...