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GRADES 3–5 · Noses · Whole Portrait Challenge

Nostril Openings: Use It in a Portrait

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make a warm-up study and a head-and-shoulders portrait that uses the skill. Focus on nostril openings.

Shared feature reference for Noses
Shared feature reference. It may not show this task’s exact pose, accessory, or style. Use the teacher’s matching reference too.

Draw it step by step

Draw nostrils as observed shadow shapes.

  1. Practice the focus once in a small box. Plan a larger head-and-shoulders drawing, choosing observed or original cartoon style.
  2. Mark the base width.
  3. Place two small openings with their observed angles.
  4. Keep the outer wings lighter than the openings.
  5. Use the practiced skill in the larger portrait. Keep other details simple; mark where the skill improved the final work.

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Common drawing problem: Two large black circles

Repair: Reduce the openings and compare their actual shapes.

Check your work: Where did the warm-up change a decision in your final portrait?

Materials: pencil, eraser, paper, and a mirror or teacher-approved reference. Optional black drawing pen; no painting required.

Nostril Openings: Use It in a Portrait · Practice page

Name ____________________ Make light trials first. Divide a box further if your task needs extra versions.

1 · Warm-up: Nostril Openings
2 · First plan
3 · Revise one choice
4 · Independent application

My evidence: Where did the warm-up change a decision in your final portrait?

I changed __________________ because I noticed __________________.

My next practice goal: __________________________________________________