Everybody Scream! Drawing a Fun Self-Portrait Like "The Scream"
In this one-time class, students will draw a portrait of themselves posed like the figure in Edvard Munch's famous painting, "The Scream."
Troy Wilderson
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(394)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
The class will begin with a brief overview of painter Edvard Munch's life and art, but focus on his signature work of art—The Scream. The class is structured so that the bulk of the time will be spent drawing: the first step is to do a pencil sketch of the student in the pose of "The Scream," the next step is to pencil in the background, and the last and most time-intensive step is coloring in the pencil composition. I am very interactive with the students. And, while much of the class will be quiet drawing time, I check in with each learner throughout the drawing process and invite them to ask questions and share their progress. Since "The Scream" will be shared on the screen during the drawing time, students who would like to closely emulate the art can reference the inspiration as much as needed while those who want to "ad lib" a little can do so. There will be an emphasis on using the "long strokes of color" technique that Munch used in his painting (whether the learner does a faithful recreation or is more abstract). Some faster artists may complete their drawing in less than the allotted class time, which is fine. The longer session is to accommodate the slower artists. If students want to hang out after they've finished to see the other students' work, I encourage them to draw freely while the rest continue on their drawing. Whatever the student feels most comfortable doing is okay, and the class will bid them farewell upon their exit.
Other Details
Supply List
Drawing paper Color pencils, pastels, or cray pas (or even Crayons will do)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
394reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Troy E. Wilderson. I am an instructor who is equally passionate about creative writing and art, and I’ve made a career of doing both.
I teach a range of creative classes for a variety of ages. I am passionate about poetry, literary fiction, genre fiction, and the fine arts. I also enjoy pop culture, music, and film, especially when their study crosses paths with art and writing. My courses include How to Write an Ekphrastic Poem, How to Draw Like Keith Haring, How to Draw Like Modigliani, How to Draw Like Roy Lichtenstein, How to Draw Like Wayne Thiebaud, How to Draw an Abstract Portrait, How to Write a Short Story, and my super creative Creating and Drawing an Underground World.
I am a published author. My writing has been published in the following publications: The Ekphrastic Review, Crack the Spine Anthology XVII, The Louisville Review, the Tishman Review, the Roanoke Review, The Notre Dame Review, and F(r)iction.
I have worked with students ages eight to eighteen as a certified substitute teacher. I earned my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Spalding University. I also earned my Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from Macalester College and my Associates of Arts in Graphic Design from Pratt Institute.
As a writing and art instructor, my primary goal is to fully engage with the students and have them learn in a fun way. Having students learn a new skill or use their talent through my creative outlets are the reason I enjoy teaching. My interactive technique ensures a pleasurable experience for all of my students. My hope is that my enthusiasm for art and writing is infectious.
Outside of writing, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, playing Scrabble, and going to museums and plays.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 86 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-10 learners per class
