an object’s appearance as a result of the way it reflects or emits light

the appearance of the face that shows feelings and emotions

is where an artist adds colour to white to create a lighter version of the colour

is where an artist adds black to a colour to darken it

Drawing: use tone and colour for facial expressions

Art and design

In this unit, pupils will learn the art of portraiture in greater depth. They will learn how artists create expressions, mood and feeling in their portraits using facial features, colour, lighting and props.

Photography and painting: facial expressions in portraiture

Bright, vibrant colours often suggest happiness and energy.

Dark colours usually suggest the person is asleep.

What is one way colour can affect the mood of a portrait?

To create a sense of sadness in a portrait, you might use …

Compare the drawing to the reference image.

How can you check if a drawing captures the intended emotion?

Why is it helpful to blend tones in a portrait?

to communicate the emotion of the subject

What is the main purpose of using tone and colour in facial expressions?

Which of these are examples of warm colours?

to make drawing more realistic and expressive

Why is it important to study facial expression in art?

Why is it important to observe facial expressions closely?

Match the colours with the correct group.

Starter Quiz