MATISSE SELF-PORTRAITS

WALT: I can create SELF-PORTRAIT using

arbitrary colours.
I can create an accurate self-portrait using arbitrary colours in an
aesthetically pleasing way.
I can create an accurate self-portrait using arbitrary colours.

I can create a self-portrait using arbitrary colours.

I need help to create a self-portrait.

Henri Matisse

French painter, born in France 1954

Matisse was inspired by colours and
the emotions they ivoke.
He sought to evoke an emotional
response or reflect an emotion by
using colours that were/are not
realists.
He was a Fauvist: looked at the
element of design colour in a
new and interesting manner.

Paintings

ARBITRARY COLOUR

What emotions do you think are expressed in these paintings?

What colours would you use to represent an emotion?

1. Proportions of the FACE

Practice makes
perfect try to
get your
proportions as
accurate as
possible.

STUDENT EXAMPLES: sketchbooks

Activity: Use what you have learnt to

create your own self-portrait.
STEPS:
1. Draw yourself by taking
a selfie on your ipad.
2. Use the proportions of
the face we have
learnt to help with
accuracy.
3. Paint your face using
arbitrary colour.
4. When the paint is dry:
add pastel details.

WALT: I can create SELF-PORTRAIT using

arbitrary colours.

1. Draw lightly with

Pencil
-ACCURATE
PROPORTIONS

2. Choose your
colours
(lighter tones work
best)

3. Paint neatly

4. Add details and a

background
5. Add oil pastel details
next week

Close
up with
oil
pastel

MODIGLIANI PORTRAITS
WALT: I can create an exaggerated portrait
using oil pastels.
I can use line to create an accurate exaggerated
portrait using oil pastel blending techniques.
I can use line to create an accurate exaggerated portrait using oil pastels.

I can use line to create an exaggerated portrait using oil pastels.

I need help to create an exaggerated portrait using oil pastels.

Who is Amedeo Modigliani?

Amedeo Clemente Modigliani was an

Italian painter and sculptor who worked
mainly in France.
He is known for portraits in a modern style
characterized by elongation of faces and
figures.

1. What are the characteristics

of these paintings?
2. What are the similarities?

How do we elongate
a face like Modigliani?

Normal

Elongated: stretched
and pulled

Activity/ Exemplars

WALT: I can create an exaggerated

portrait using oil pastels.

CHINESE/ GREEK VASES

WALT: I can use line to create a culturally
inspired vase design.
I can use line to create an accurate and culturally inspired vase design.
I can use line to create a culturally inspired vase design.

I can use line to create a vase design.

I need help to create a vase shape.

Pottery/ Ceramics
Chinese: Ming Vase
Made from
delicate porcelain
(white colour).
Hand painted by
dedicated
craftsmen.
Intricate details of
myths and
legends.

Ancient Greek
Most of what we
know about
ancient Greeks is
because of their
pottery.
It told stories, and
showed
craftsmanship.
Very detailed.
Mostly terracotta
clay (red hue).

SCRAPERBOARD:
GREEK:
Brown pastel - black paint

1. Colour the vase

with oil pastel

3. Colour the background

CHINESE:
Blue Pastel white paint

3. Paint over with white/

black paint

4. Scrape into your vase paint

with a sharp stick

Student Examples:

3-d Vase Design

WALT: I can use chalk pastels to create a 3-d
vase.
I can use chalk pastels to create an accurate 3-d vase form.
I can use chalk pastels to create a somewhat accurate vase.

I can use chalk pastels to create a vase form.

I can draw a vase shape.

1. Draw the 3-d form in

pencil.
2. Shade from light to dark
in chalk pastel (blend with
your finger).
3. Add details with colour
pencil (pattern).
4. Paint the background
with water colour.

Paper Mache Bowl

WALT: I can use paper mache to create a
vessel form.
I can use paper mache to create an interesting and culturally inspired vessel form.
I can use paper mache to create an interesting vessel form.

I can use paper mache to create a vessel form.

I need help to use paper mache.

What pottery have we

looked at already this
term?

Pottery/ Ceramics
Chinese: Ming Vase
Made from
delicate porcelain
(white colour).
Hand painted by
dedicated
craftsmen.
Intricate details of
myths and
legends.

Ancient Greek
Most of what we
know about
ancient Greeks is
because of their
pottery.
It told stories, and
showed
craftsmanship.
Very detailed.
Mostly terracotta
clay (red hue).

Paper Mache what is it?

Layers of paper pasted together with a mix of
white glue; flour and water.

Process:
1. Write your name on the inside of
your bowl with the marker
2. Plastic wrap your bowl
3. Dip strips of paper into the paste
4. Layer the paper neatly over each
other
5. Make the layers quite thick

Student
Examples

Paint your vase neatly. Start by painting

the INSIDE.
DO NOT use any WATER when painting:
this will make your vase soft.
Paint patterns and details of your choice!
Be inspired by your own culture.

SUNCATCHER DESIGNS
WALT: I can use patterns to create an
interesting design.
I can use patterns to create an interesting and intricate design.
I can use patterns to make an interesting design.

I can use patterns to make a design.

I need help to create patterns.

What is
stained glass?
How does it
catch the
sun?
France, Chartres Cathedral,
ancient transept window under
restoration.

INSPIRATION
1. Draw a
design with
pencil onto
TRACING
paper.
2. Colour with
markers.
3. Try not to
use any
black.

GROUP
PROJECT
Join all the work with clear
tape.
Cut and glue a large
silhouette over the top.