About the Book
In a small weaving town in France, a young boy named Henri-Emile Matisse drew pictures everywhere, and when he grew up, he moved to Paris and became a famous artist who created paintings that were adored around the world. But late in life a serious illness confined him to a wheelchair, and amazingly, it was from there that he created among his most beloved works—enormous and breathtaking paper cutouts.
Getting Started
- What kinds of shapes do you think we’ll need to create our picture?
- What colors will you use in your flower arrangement?
- A vase of flowers can brighten up any room. Where will you display yours?
Materials
- Construction paper (or other types of colored paper) in five different colors
- Two markers
- Scissors
- Glue stick (or tape)