In this instructional activity, young scholars learn about the Japanese technique of suminagashi by viewing a podcast and then using the technique to create a self portrait. Podcast is linked in the lesson plan. [9:49]

Students will be introduced to the life and art of Andy Warhol as a way of considering photography as a self-portrait medium. They will create their own digitally manipulated photographic self-portrait and then write a poem to describe...

This lesson plan explores how Chuck Close uses photography and a mathematical grid to create his large portraits. Hands-on activities encourage students to create using the grid, during which they will learn about variation, repetition,...

A slight variation to a classic art assignment. Includes suggestions for creating challenges for all age levels.

Another lesson on using the figure and the portrait as the subject matter. Yet, this one encourages you to be courageous and create using wire. Give it a try!

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Sarah Goodridge is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her portraits (including her own self-portrait).