Activity: Artist - MATISSE Introduction: (Matisse, Henri 1869 -1954), Painting Title: Beasts of the Sea Henri Matisse is often regarded as one of the most important French painters of the 20th century. Early in his career, he was the leader of the Fauvist (meaning Wild Beasts) Movement, a painting style which focused on pure colors used in an aggressive and direct manner. His style changed many times over the years, but he never gave up his art. Matisse continued creating even into his 80's, when cancer had taken over his body. This was the time when he created the papercuttings that he is perhaps best known for. Matisse understood perfectly the relationship between color and shape, a talent which rightfully earned him the name "Master of Color." Web Links On Matisse: | KID PIX ASSIGNMENT # 6 Step 1: Choose the rectangle tool. You will draw two vertical rectangles side by side with about 1 inch between the two. Step 2: Your two rectangles will blend into each together with color but not necessarily with pattern. Step 3: Begin with your background color...choose a darker color for the left with a lighter contrasting color for the right. Step 4: Using the pencil tool, rectangle tool, or circle tool...draw some different shapes, patterns on each side. Looking at the example, you might want to add some waves and some spirals. Step 5: Using the bucket, begin to fill in your areas. Using darker colors on the left, lighter on the right....but have one or two colors that are in both rectangles. Step 6: Using the pencil tool, choose a dark color to add some slashes or waves on the top of your picture. Step 7 - Save your picture as Matisse (add your computer #) .bmp Step 8: Print out a copy of your work for your personal copy and also one for a teacher copy.
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