Fauvist Inspried Still Life

This project was inspired by Henri Matisse and his fauvist style of painting. We discussed using expressive brushstrokes and colors to create a truly unique piece of artwork. We talked about perspective to create the look of a table moving back in space. We also discussed what a collage is and how Matisse was not only known for paintings, but also a world famous collage artist. I had students collect fruit stickers to add an element of realism to their bowl of fruit. We finished them off by using gold wrapping paper and black sharpie to create a fancy frame. For the full lesson click here.