Friday, April 25, 2025 | By Ella Moore | 25 views
In this exciting art project, the fourth-graders are creating self-portraits in the bold, colorful style of Fauvism, inspired by the famous artist Henri Matisse. They learned about Matisse’s use of bright, vibrant colors and the term "wild beast," which describes the energetic and fearless approach the Fauves had to their art. The students also learned the importance of creating self-portraits as a way to express who they are, reflect on their identity, and see themselves through the eyes of an artist. As they embrace their "wild beast" side, they use oil pastels to create their self-portraits with bold, expressive colors. For the background, they add a fun twist by coloring on tin foil with markers. Then, after I spray the tin foil with water, they press their paper onto it, creating a beautiful tie-dye effect. The result is a colorful, dynamic self-portrait that captures both their inner "wild beast" and their unique sense of self!
