Look at these images and think about the

Look at these images and think about the artist’s style of drawing. What stands out to you most? How would you describe these portraits?

" Julian Opie's style was brought into the public eye when he was asked to design the cover for a compilation by British band Blur, Blur: The Best Of. On the cover, the band members are transformed into Opie's style. In 2002 Opie won Music Week CADS, Best Illustration for "Best of Blur.

So who is Julian Opie?

JULIAN OPIE Julian Opie was born in 1958 and is is a leading contemporary English artist. He was born in London and raised in Oxford. In his portraiture, the human face is characterised by black outlines with flat areas of colour, and simplistic detail, to the extent that an eye can become just the black circle of the pupil, and sometimes a head is represented by a circle with a space where the neck would be. ‘I am simply using that which is available to describe that which is experienced. ’

JULIAN OPIE

What does Julian Opie have to say about his art work?

Todays aim: Create a self-portrait or a portrait of a family member in the style of Julian Opie. Use bold outlines (no fine details) and stick to block colours. Notice how he draws eyes and lips… Use one colour to shade in the background so your image stands out.