The boys loved our Picasso studies last Summer so were very happy when they pulled a slip of paper from the pot luck box inviting them to draw a favourite book, film, or television character in a wonky Picasso style. There is definitely something very liberating about not having to worry about accuracy of shapes and proportions when constructing a character. The key to this activity was, therefore, keeping enough of the character that would enable them to be recognisable while simultaneously having fun with the composition and shapes.
My 10 year old comic book nerd chose to draw Wolverine before and after being Picassoed. My 9 year old chose to draw Predator because he knows that Predator is one of his Dad’s favourite characters from the movies and graphic novels. My 13 year old and I both drew Harry Potter and it was fun to compare our different versions of the same character. My 7 year old chose not to draw a fictional character and instead drew a Picasso portrait of our tripod cat, Satchi.
A Pict in PA 
Very impressive. They captured the essence, Laura. ☺
Thanks, Van. It was fun.
These drawings are wonderful, Laura. Harry Potter from your 13 yr old made me laugh so hard. 😀 😀 😀 Way to go kids!
Thanks. It’s definitely an amusing project.
Heehee, fun! These turned out really well… Are you going to have an exhibition of all these artworks at the end of the summer?
Thank you. No overall plan. It’s just about keeping everyone occupied over the long summer break.
Love them! Inspiring for my kids!
Thank you. That’s a great compliment.