Henri Matisse

Painter

1869-1954

We are going to make a self portrait that is inspired by the “paper paintings” of

Matisse

STEP ONE

• Use the construction paper on your table to draw and cut out ORGANIC shapes like Matisse’s.

• You must keep everything you cut out, even the scraps!!!

• Remember, ORGANIC, means shapes that are found in nature.

STEP TWO

• Glue down everything you have cut out on the sheet of white paper you are given.

• Use glue sticks.

STEP THREE

• Use the white paper you are given. Draw a large picture of your FACE,NECK, and SHOULDERS.

• Remember, Matisse worked in abstract art too. Your picture does not have to be perfect.

STEP FOUR

• Color in the FOREGROUND of your picture with the chalk you are given. It does not have to be realistic colors.

• Remember, FOREGROUND means the objects that are in the front of the picture.

STEP FIVE

• Using the oil pastels you are given, color in the BACKGROUND of your picture with patterns and designs.

• Remember, the BACKGROUND is all of the objects in the back of the picture.

STEP SIX

• Outline your FACE, NECK, and SHOULDERS with the black paint provided.

You can choose to use black paint on your eyes, nose, and lips if you like.