Most of the students finished their collages this week. The really got to individualize their pieces this week. Many came up with great stories to go with their pictures. First we finished the hands and feet together, then they were free to use any colors they wanted. Some students really loved adding the detail. I […]
Henri Matisse described collage as “drawing with scissors.” I love that description. Collage also challenges your brain, like a puzzle. It can appear deceptively simple, but so many skills are engaged. Last week, we began a collage using the master of collage, Henri Matisse for inspiration. Normally, I only read one book during class, but […]
Drawing from observation can be a real challenge for some students. This apple project was a gentle introduction into drawing from life. Our inspiration was a painting of apples by Matisse. I have seen other teachers do similar projects based on this painting, tracing or stamping the apple shapes, but I really wanted them to […]
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