Project: Matisse - Sketch

Good Morning!

Before we start working on the computer I would like you to sketch out an idea for the project. I expect you to complete the sketch worksheet which explains your challenge and asks for some additional thoughts.

Your challenge: Like Henri Matisse, create an image which tells story, using cool colored rectangles for the background and warm colored organic shapes in the foreground. Your title should help tell your story.

Below is an example I created.

See you tomorrow!

Sorry I am Out... Again

This time I am out because our boiler is not working correctly and I need to be home for the service visit.

P.S. - The picture is not my boiler.

Discussion: Matisse

Looking at the images below, please complete the "Artist Discussion Worksheet." At the end of class, turn in finished worksheet.

Images found at All-Art.org

Exercise: Warm and Cool 2

Next create organic shapes using the shape tools (rectangle, circle, polygon)and then distorting them using the Free Form tool. Fill the shapes with warm colors to use on the cool side and cool colors on the warm side. You should create 5 - 6 organic shapes for each side.

Here is my example.

Exercise: Warm and Cool

In Freehand create a series of geometric rectangles. Half the canvas should be cool colored rectangles. The other half should be cool colored rectangles. Fill the space as best you can.

Here is an example.

Comment: Baby Wade

Yesterday's doctors appointment brought great news. My wife and I are having a baby boy. Post a comment below with your suggestion for the name. There are only a few rules: name must be appropriate; last name must be Wade; and one of the names (either middle or first must be Owen).
Thank you.

Sorry I am Out

I have a doctor's appointment today out of town and won't be in. Sorry.

First - Be sure you turned in a definition of positive space and for negative space. Several people did not get me those definitions.

Second - Be sure you also handed in definitions for organic and geometric shapes.

Third - Our new project is going to be inspired by the work of Henri Matisse. I would like you to find facts about the life and work of Henri Matisse.

20 facts = A
15 facts = B
10 facts = C

Facts should be written out and be sure to cite your source.