As part of their visual arts course, 6th-grade students had the opportunity to explore a creative and liberated approach to drawing. Guided by the thematic prompt “The best poorly done possible,” they worked on the concept of resemblance while breaking free from the constraints of “doing it right.”
Through this project, students discovered that reproducing a model is never an exact copy. Each portrait carried a degree of difference, whether in colors, facial expressions, body positioning, or the artist’s style. Some portraits turned out to be highly expressive, while others remained closer to the original model.
Far from being a flaw, this imperfection added value and originality to the portraits. Students learned that these differences and unique characteristics make each artwork special, giving it its own identity. Success was not about technical perfection but about the ability to express a personal vision.
An Invitation to Continue Exploring
This project allowed students to develop a new perspective on artistic creation, where imperfection becomes an asset and interpretation a powerful means of expression. These lessons encourage them to keep experimenting, take risks, and see every deviation as an opportunity for creativity
