Exploring Pattern: Henri Matisse
Tutor: Rachel Moore, print artist
Most of us are familiar with Matisse’s bright-coloured collages but his lesser known monoprints are calmer and effortlessly fluid. In this artist-inspired session, printmaker Rachel Moore take us through a series of exercises, experimenting with shape, line and colour, fusing together Matisse’s collage and monoprints.
Preparation
Prepare your materials and find a sturdy table or floor to work on.
Video time
39 minutes
- 3 x A4/A5 sheets of cartridge paper or card
- Scrap paper for inking up and to make test prints
- Scissors
- A variety of plain, patterned and coloured papers
- PVA glue and applicator
- Leaves and other objects to make texture (optional)
- Pencil
- Tracing paper
- Block printing ink in your choice of colours – Rachel recommends having at least two colours with you
- An A4 size piece of acrylic plastic, Perspex, acetate or similar
- Rubber roller (brayer) for printmaking.