Matisse “Wild Beast” Collages

What started out as way to review color theory and mixing, turned into a Matisse-inspired collage ensemble. We worked on creating a background of unusual and intense color (tempera cakes and liquid florescent tempera), created a drawing of a "wild beast" to play homage to Matisse's nickname and finished with some stenciled and cut paper shapes.  Varnish was also added to the beast to create some contrast with sheen.