Bring contemporary art into your classroom with this engaging portrait lesson inspired by Kehinde Wiley’s bold use of pattern, contrast, and power in portraiture. In this two-part project, students design a stamped acrylic background using handmade Styrofoam printing plates and then create a high-contrast black-and-white painted portrait layered on top. The result is a vibrant, gallery-worthy artwork that blends printmaking and painting techniques. This resource includes a full instructional vid