Decoupage (Drawing with scissors) Henri Matisse Decoupage (Drawing with scissors)

Henri Matisse French artist

Henri Matisse French artist Once wanted to be a lawyer

Henri Matisse French artist Once wanted to be a lawyer Born in 1869 and died in 1954 (85 years old)

Henri Matisse French artist Once wanted to be a lawyer Born in 1869 and died in 1954 (85 years old) He was sick a lot during his life and enjoyed painting from his bedroom

Henri Matisse French artist Once wanted to be a lawyer Born in 1869 and died in 1954 (85 years old) He was sick a lot during his life and enjoyed painting from his bedroom Matisse was called a “Fauvist” because French people thought he painted like “fauves” (the French word for wild beasts)

Henri Matisse French artist Once wanted to be a lawyer Born in 1869 and died in 1954 (85 years old) He was sick a lot during his life and enjoyed painting from his bedroom Matisse was called a “Fauvist” because French people thought he painted like “fauves” (the French word for wild beasts) Created art for over 60 years and is considered one of the most successful French artists

Henri Matisse French artist Once wanted to be a lawyer Born in 1869 and died in 1954 (85 years old) He was sick a lot during his life and enjoyed painting from his bedroom Matisse was called a “Fauvist” because French people thought he painted like “fauves” (the French word for wild beasts) Created art for over 60 years and is considered one of the most successful French artists He got married and had three children

Henri Matisse French artist Once wanted to be a lawyer Born in 1869 and died in 1954 (85 years old) He was sick a lot during his life and enjoyed painting from his bedroom Matisse was called a “Fauvist” because French people thought he painted like “fauves” (the French word for wild beasts) Created art for over 60 years and is considered one of the most successful French artists He got married and had three children Worked on decoupage during the later part of his life when he was confined to a wheel chair

Henri Matisse Sorrows of the King 1952 What do you see?

Henri Matisse Sorrows of the King 1952 What do you see? Shapes! Notice the shapes are a mix between geometric (squares, rectangles, circles) and organic (anything curvy or free form)

Henri Matisse Sorrows of the King 1952 What do you see? Colors! Notice all of the different colors – some bright and some dark

Henri Matisse Sorrows of the King 1952 What do you see? Colors! Notice all of the different colors – some bright and some dark What colors appear to be brighter and which ones appear to fade into the background?

Henri Matisse Sorrows of the King 1952 What do you see? Design Notice how Matisse has arranged items on the paper in an interesting way and taken up the whole space Collage See how he has used lots of shapes glued onto a surface to make a bigger picture

Henri Matisse Sorrows of the King 1952 The process of cutting paper out and gluing it to another surface to create a design is called Decoupage!

Henri Matisse Creole Dancer 1950 Check out the name of this piece – why do you think Matisse called it that? Check out the name of this piece – why do you think Matisse called it that?

Henri Matisse Creole Dancer 1950 Check out the name of this piece – why do you think Matisse called it that? What different shapes do you see? Check out the name of this piece – why do you think Matisse called it that?

Henri Matisse Creole Dancer 1950 Check out the name of this piece – why do you think Matisse called it that? What different shapes do you see? Geometric and organic! Check out the name of this piece – why do you think Matisse called it that?

Henri Matisse Creole Dancer 1950 Check out the name of this piece – why do you think Matisse called it that? What different shapes do you see? Geometric and organic! What colors do you see? Check out the name of this piece – why do you think Matisse called it that?

Henri Matisse Creole Dancer 1950 Check out the name of this piece – why do you think Matisse called it that? What different shapes do you see? Geometric and organic! What colors do you see? Bright and dark colors! Check out the name of this piece – why do you think Matisse called it that?

Henri Matisse Creole Dancer 1950 Check out the name of this piece – why do you think Matisse called it that? What different shapes do you see? Geometric and organic! What colors do you see? Bright and dark colors! How does this picture make you feel? Check out the name of this piece – why do you think Matisse called it that?

Put your name on the back of your posterboard!!!!! Henri Matisse - Decoupage Now it’s time to make your own decoupage piece of artwork! Put your name on the back of your posterboard!!!!!

Henri Matisse - Decoupage Now it’s time to make your own decoupage piece of artwork! Cut out pieces of paper of different colors and different sizes using the sheets of paper given to you ***Remember to use geometric and organic shapes as well as bright colors and dark colors!!***

Henri Matisse - Decoupage Now it’s time to make your own decoupage piece of artwork! Cut out pieces of paper of different colors and different sizes using the sheets of paper given to you Brush glue on the back of the papers and stick the paper onto your piece of poster board

Henri Matisse - Decoupage Now it’s time to make your own decoupage piece of artwork! Cut out pieces of paper of different colors and different sizes using the sheets of paper given to you Brush glue on the back of the papers and stick the paper onto your piece of poster board Keep applying shapes onto the paper until you have made a design that covers the entire surface – use your scraps and odd shapes to make an interesting design!

Henri Matisse - Decoupage Now it’s time to make your own decoupage piece of artwork! Cut out pieces of paper of different colors and different sizes using the sheets of paper given to you Brush glue on the back of the papers and stick the paper onto your piece of poster board Keep applying shapes onto the paper until you have made a design that covers the entire surface – use your scraps and odd shapes to make an interesting design! Finally apply a thin coat of glue to the entire picture and you are done

Henri Matisse - Decoupage Now it’s time to make your own decoupage piece of artwork! Cut out pieces of paper of different colors and different sizes using the sheets of paper given to you Brush glue on the back of the papers and stick the paper onto your piece of poster board Keep applying shapes onto the paper until you have made a design that covers the entire surface – use your scraps and odd shapes to make an interesting design! Finally apply a thin coat of glue to the entire picture and you are done Let the picture dry and take it home -

Henri Matisse Decoupage Let’s review – today we learned how to use the art of decoupage with different shapes and colors to create a collage with an interesting design!

Henri Matisse Decoupage Let’s review – today we learned how to use the art of decoupage with different shapes and colors to create a collage with an interesting design! Decoupage – the process of gluing shapes onto a surface to create a design

Henri Matisse Decoupage Let’s review – today we learned how to use the art of decoupage with different shapes and colors to create a collage with an interesting design! Decoupage – the process of gluing shapes onto a surface to create a design Collage – making a picture with cut out shapes

Henri Matisse Decoupage Let’s review – today we learned how to use the art of decoupage with different shapes and colors to create a collage with an interesting design! Decoupage – the process of gluing shapes onto a surface to create a design Collage – making a picture with cut out shapes Design – arranging items on the paper in an interesting way and taking up the whole space

Henri Matisse Decoupage Let’s review – today we learned how to use the art of decoupage with different shapes and colors to create a collage with an interesting design! Decoupage – the process of gluing shapes onto a surface to create a design Collage – making a picture with cut out shapes Design – arranging items on the paper in an interesting way and taking up the whole space Geometric shapes (squares, rectangles, circles) and organic shapes (anything curvy or free form)

Henri Matisse Decoupage Discussion Questions: What would be the name of your project? Did you like creating art this way? How is your project like Henri Matisse’s pictures? How is it different? What was your favorite part of this process? What’s the artists name again? What’s the process called again? What’s the difference between a geometric shape and an organic shape?