-Inspired by the Collages of Henri Matisse-

Drawing with Scissors

by the Hedden Fourth Graders

After a successful career as a painter, Henri Matisse was confined to bed with a stomach ailment.  His ability to paint was obviously limited, so he began a second career as a collage artist.  His shapes were simple, but interesting.  The fourth graders were inspired by his story and his work as they created their own collages.  We began by creating our own painted papers from which we later cut.  We spent quite a bit of time discussing the components of a successful composition.  The students were very purposeful in creating works of art that may appear, as did Matisse's, to be a bit random.

Creating the processed/painted papers.

The Finished Work

Macy	Chandler
Caitlin	Elijah
Isabella	Gabby
Kristyn	Jonathan M.
Alisha	Kesha
Bryce	Stephanie
Tucker	Kaytlyn
Taya	Warren

Ray	Jacob
Emily	Eva
Pamela	Thalia
Deanna
Ayla	Allison
Ty'resse	Harry

Gaby	Erin
Peyton
	Dennis
Stephanie	Austin
Brittany	Samantha

 

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