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Drawing Portraits Using a Grid

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A well-developed art lesson is always great to have around. This lesson on portrait drawing includes a full procedure, modifications, background information on artist Chuck Close, recommended websites, and a few thoughts from the lesson's developer. Portrait drawing using the grid method can be your next great art project.

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color recognition, colors, principles of design, design, chuck close, elements of art, space, grid systems, shapes, values

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chuck close, color, elements of art, principles of design, shape, space, value, art project, grid drawing, grid system, portrait drawing, form, Drawing, artist study, visual and performing arts
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5th - 8th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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