Students are able to 'build' a self-portrait by selecting facial features. This is can be used as a introduction activity to the self-portrait unit.
http://artpad.art.com/artpad/painter/
This site allows students to create whatever they wish. With limited choices and no real toobar, it is a nonthreatening way to introduce the concept of drawing on the computer.
http://lessonplans.btskinner.com/sscomic.doc
This lesson can be used as an extension activity after students finish the self-portraits. It still uses graphics in Word, but this time they are utilizing clipart.