Surrealism Art Project Rene Magritte Lesson Son Of Man Surrealist Art Tutorial

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★ “This is one of my favorite activities to do with my students. Directions are easy to follow. All of my students are always successful.” Denita A., TPT review

★★★★★ “My students did such a great job with this task. Even students who claimed to be "bad" at Art were thrilled with the results.” Kirsten L., TPT review

★★★★★ “This resource is packed with great stuff!” Christine M., TPT review

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Are you looking for a Surrealism art project that feels creative, mysterious, and absolutely striking on display? Do you want a René Magritte art lesson that helps students explore value, contrast, surrealist imagery, and portrait composition in a way that feels meaningful and engaging? This Son Of Man step by step art tutorial is such a strong choice for art teachers, classroom teachers, and homeschool families who want an upper elementary art lesson that feels artistic, polished, and memorable.

This René Magritte inspired art project guides students through creating a surreal portrait inspired by Son of Man using soft chalk pastels and oil pastels. Students build a soft cloudy sky background, draw a bowler hat and suited figure, and create the famous apple covering the face with beautiful layered values and blended pastel color. The final artwork feels classic, dramatic, and wonderfully surreal, which makes it such a fabulous fit for students who are ready for a project that looks impressive and teaches real art skills at the same time.

If you are searching for a Surrealism art lesson, René Magritte art project, Son Of Man art tutorial, step by step PDF art lesson, pastel portrait project, or a printable surrealist art activity, this resource is such a beautiful fit. It works wonderfully for classroom art, homeschool visual art, sub plans, value studies, portrait units, and art lessons where you want students to create something thoughtful and display worthy.

Do you want an art lesson that feels a little more sophisticated than a typical portrait project? Are you hoping for a surrealist step by step tutorial that helps students build confidence with shading and blending? Would you love a René Magritte inspired art activity that creates stunning finished work students are proud to display? This one is such a gem.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES A STEP BY STEP PDF TUTORIAL

This resource includes a non editable PDF tutorial with step by step visuals, lesson planning pages, printable supports, reflection pages, and assessment materials. It is designed to help you guide students through the full project with clear visual directions and printable teaching support.

WHAT'S INCLUDED: (Non-Editable)

• Full Non Editable PDF Resource
• Cover Page
• About The Resource Page with prep and teaching guidance
• 2 Lesson Plan Pages with lesson overview materials and teacher directions
• National Art Standards Page
• Critical Thinking Questions Page
• Art Project Rubric Page
• Art Viewing Son Of Man Page
• What I Already Know About Surrealism Page
• Art Reflection Page
• Artist Statement Pages
• Example Artwork Page
• How To Draw Magritte Surrealism Page with step by step visual support
• Individual step by step pastel drawing and blending pages
• Printable Student Support Pages

WHY TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES WILL LOVE THIS RESOURCE

This Surrealism art project is such a strong way to introduce students to surrealist ideas through a finished artwork that feels both recognizable and creative. Instead of making a plain portrait, students create a mysterious image with hidden identity, symbolic objects, and a dreamlike mood. That makes the lesson feel much more memorable and engaging.

It is also a fantastic lesson for exploring value with pastels. Students work on blending light and dark areas in the apple, face, hat, jacket, and sky, which gives them a chance to practice shading in a very visual and satisfying way. That skill building is such a big win, especially for students who need more practice making form look dimensional.

And honestly, the finished artwork looks incredible. The green apple, dark bowler hat, soft blue sky, and suited figure create a classic surrealist image that makes a bulletin board or hallway display look instantly more artistic and polished.

PERFECT FOR

• Surrealism Art Lessons
• René Magritte Inspired Art Projects
• Son Of Man Art Activities
• Step By Step PDF Art Tutorials
• Pastel Portrait Projects
• Value Art Lessons
• Homeschool Art
• Sub Plans
• Upper Elementary Art
• Display Worthy Student Artwork

MATERIALS USED

This lesson may use pencil, eraser, black felt marker, 2 pieces of white paper per student, soft chalk pastels, and oil pastels.

FAQ

Q: Who can use this resource

A: This resource is great for art teachers, classroom teachers, substitute teachers, and homeschool families who want an engaging Surrealism art project or René Magritte inspired step by step tutorial.

Q: How can this resource be used

A: You can use it for art class, homeschool visual art, Surrealism units, pastel drawing lessons, value studies, sub plans, or printable art instruction focused on portrait composition and blending.

Q: How long will this art lesson take

A: This resource will usually take 1 to 3 classes to complete depending on student age and skill level, class behavior, teacher instruction style, and the amount of time available in each class.

Q: What format is this resource in

A: This resource is designed as a step by step PDF tutorial with printable visual directions, lesson planning pages, and student support materials.

Q: What makes this lesson stand out

A: This lesson blends surrealist imagery, portrait drawing, and pastel value work in a way that feels sophisticated and highly visual. Students create an artwork inspired by Son Of Man that looks polished, mysterious, and beautiful on display.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron Ms Artastic is an artist and educator who has been featured on NBC LX News and was the featured cover educator in OCO Magazine October 2025. She creates engaging art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers, homeschool families, and art educators who want meaningful creative learning experiences without the overwhelm. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast. You can start your own child's or classroom's creative journey by grabbing this FREE Art Lesson Starter Pack

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