Art Lesson w/ Ms. Jennifer: Amedeo Modigliani
About the Artist:
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani, born in 1884, was an Italian Jewish painter and sculptor who worked mainly in France. He studied painting from live models in classical schools. Then he created his signature style of making longer faces and necks, which became his hallmark in both his paintings and sculptures. He was known to do over 100 sketches in one day! He was friends with early cubist artists Picasso and Brancusi. He died of tuberculosis at only 35 years old, but left his mark on the art world in that short time.
Follow along with Ms. Jennifer by watching this video:
" I would like my life to be like a rich river flowing joyfully on Earth "
- Amedeo Modigliani -
Art Creation Guidance:
Materials:
This tutorial from Art Projects for Kids https://artprojectsforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Modigliani-Tutorial-diagram-768x970.jpg https://artprojectsforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Modigliani-Tutorial.pdf
Long paper (cut about 6x9” or 8x14”) Can be colored or white paper
Oil pastels, crayons, colored pencils or paints
Instructions:
After studying the art of Modigliani, find a large piece of paper to work with. Working with oil pastel or chalk pastel on dark colored paper has a wonderful effect. Fold or lightly mark the paper in fourths vertically and half horizontally as shown in the tutorial image. Draw an oval for the head, beginning with the chin at the center of your paper, and making the top of the oval near the top of the paper. Leave room for a hairdo or hat!
Draw two vertical lines for the neck.
Draw shoulders and a shirt collar.
Add features such as eyes and a mouth.
Make an upside down numeral 7 for the nose.
Customize the hair, clothing, hat, and background to match your character.
Now fill in the skin tones with oil pastel, crayons, chalk, paint, or colored pencil. Remember to blend multiple colors - our skin is not one flat, universal tone! Don’t be afraid to add bits of purple, pink, blue or green in your skin tones.
Last, emphasize the outline of the chin and face with a bold, dark line.
For Doodlebugs Ages 2-5:
Materials:
Paper
Crayons or markers
Instructions:
Create a large oval in the center of a vertical piece of paper.
Add smaller ovals for the mouth and eyes. Make an upside down “7” for the nose.
Add two vertical lines for a neck.
Add some wavy, straight, or curly lines for hair.
Color your portrait.
You did it! Now don’t forget to email images of your work to Jennifer@BlowingRockMuseum.org
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