Vincent Van Gogh (Part 3): Self portrait

Art and design

The horizontal line half way down the face.

Where on the face is the guideline for the eyes?

Where on the face is the guideline for the mouth?

He made expressive use of line and colour.

He only painted himself when he was feeling particularly emotional.

How did Van Gogh convey the painter's soul?

Draw the shape of the style and make sure the hair line is above and below the top of the head.

Make sure you are having a good hair day.

What do you need to remember when adding hair to a portrait?

1.  What subjects did Van Gogh paint and draw?

2.  Who was Van Gogh living with in France?

4.  Which art movement influenced Van Gogh?

Apparently it was after a fight with his brother.

Apparently it was after a fight with his friend Gaugin.

Apparently it was after a fight with his wife.

5.  Why did Van Gogh cut off part of his ear?