1. Expressive Self-Portrait
Techniques

2. Using Gesso Washes
• Thin the gesso with
water.
• The more water the
thinner the gesso wash.
• Covers the background
but with a more
watercolor effect.
• Seems more ghost like.

3. Drawing in Black Ink
• Dip a pencil in ink and
draw with it for finer
lines.
• Use a pointed round for
drawing with a brush.

4. Drawing white lines
• Use a pencil dipped in
gesso

5. Painting in Acrylic
• Takes more time to
master the skin value
and color.

6. Chalk Pastels
• Looks ghostly
• You need to build up
lighter values.
• Matte Medium can turn
into a paint.

7. Oil Pastels
• Great for covering up
completely
• Turpenoid can thin
down the pastels to a
paint consistancy

8. Transfer Paper
• Easy to draw on and
then put onto your
piece
• Can use ink and acrylic