Vincent Van Gogh — Joseph Roulin Portraits & Hatching Practice
 
Dive into Vincent Van Gogh’s expressive portraits of Joseph Roulin while practicing hatching and cross-hatching techniques! Students will explore line variety, shading, and facial proportions as they study Van Gogh’s portraits and create their own expressive sketches.
 
What’s Included: 
Enlarged Van Gogh portraits for print or digital display
Background information sheet on Van Gogh and Roulin
Student question sheet with 9 thought-provoking prompts for writing or discussion
Guidance on facial proportions and portrait setup
Exercises with three-dimensional forms (cube, pyramid, sphere) to strengthen hatching skills
Why You’ll Love It: 
Introduces portrait and figure drawing with a historical and artistic context
Helps students practice hatching, cross-hatching, and expressive line work
Supports learning accurate facial proportions while encouraging creativity
Flexible use for middle and high school classes, sub plans, or skill practice