Matisse

Yesterday, I went to the city library to find some inspiration for our new project for the summer. It's called 'A Personal Seaside' and I can't wait to get stuck in, I love the beach!! Hopefully it means taking lots of 'educational' trips over the holiday. So far I have a few ideas that I'm excited about. 

Recently I've realised I'm drawn to certain types of artists as inspiration. I saw a documentary online about Henry Moore which was really interesting to see where he took his inspiration from- natural forms such as pebbles and driftwood which have been naturally carved by the sea. 

Looking at Henri Matisse's work, you can see many similarities between the two artists and their focus on shape, no matter how abstract. 

Henry Morre- Reclining Woman- Hair

Henri Matisse- Reclining Nude II, 1927

 I found a book in the library called 'Matisse' by Volkmar Essers (Taschen), and you can really see how his drawings turned into sculptures; the shapes and style are identical. 

Beautiful lines 

Bold, graphic shapes and intense colour. The shapes are so confidently cut into perfect shapes.

Deceptively simple drawings, but they all accurately describe his face and character.  

I think I will make a collage tonight...