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GRADES 3–5 · Hair · Simple Portraits

Hairline Shapes: Keep the Important Lines

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make a full study and a simplified version with only the essential lines. Focus on hairline shapes.

Shared feature reference for Hair
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

Separate hairline from the outside hair silhouette.

  1. Make a light observed study. Identify three contours or overlaps that communicate the form.
  2. Draw the full skull lightly.
  3. Place the hairline where hair begins.
  4. Add the outer hair mass with volume beyond the skull.
  5. Redraw using only those essential marks. Omit texture and reduce shading; ask a partner what remains clear.

Watch out → Try this

Common drawing problem: Hairline and outer edge are the same

Repair: Keep both shapes visible in the plan.

Check your work: Which removed details were unnecessary? Which line could you not remove?

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

Hairline Shapes: Keep the Important Lines · Practice page

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

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

My evidence: Which removed details were unnecessary? Which line could you not remove?

I changed __________________ because I noticed __________________.

My next practice goal: __________________________________________________