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Brian Murphy ¿¿¿ Sleeping Self-Portrait¿¿¿

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Students examine and discuss the painting, "Sleeping Self-Portrait," by Brian Murphy. They answer discussion questions, mix various paint colors, and create a self-portrait using the primary colors and white.

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self portraits, portraiture

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brian murphy, self-portrait, visual and performing arts
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K
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Visual & Performing Arts
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Lesson Plans
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