The Matisse Inspired Still Life

“There are flowers everywhere for those who want to see them.” - Henri Matisse

This week in Room 12, students were involved in a painting based project inspired by the Still Life paintings of Henri Matisse. Students were invited to use oil pastels, watercolour paint and acrylic paint to create a still life composition. Students chose a blue-inked designed patterned vase to add an element of mixed-media to their painting.

Pattern and line are key features of the background and students enjoyed designing a colour scheme in watercolour paint. Combining the background, vase, plant and flowers was a rewarding process for students. We look forward to showcasing our completed art compositions at our Andrew Sibbald Volunteer Tea in June!

Learning Outcome: MEDIA AND TECHNIQUES: Students will use media and techniques, with an emphasis on mixing media and perfecting techniques in drawing and painting.

Success Criteria:
Painting

• I can extend brush skills and further experimentation with the medium so as to achieve special effects such as textures.
• I can work with watercolour and acrylic paint.
• I can mix paints to show intensity of colour.
• I can use paint in combination with other media and techniques.
• I can apply washes, using watercolour paint.
• I can use preliminary sketches as the basis for a painting, as well as painting directly.