Magic Matisse

My friend and colleague Holly is an art teacher who works with kindergarten. I wandered in her studio yesterday while a class was creating these collages in the spirit of Henri Matisse. She calls them "Magic Matisse" because the cut outs adhere to the paper using paint, not glue. Each work was different and imaginative and oh so childlike. It was a real visual treat.
BTW You have already met Holly here: http://365project.org/allie912/365/2010-03-21

[bonnie lee wilson]

I just love children's art -- so colorful and cheerful. Your art teacher friend sure does a great job with the kids.

[Jodie Atkinson]

I'm with Bonnie, kid's art is the best. They use colours oh so well!

[weslyn hoekstra]

vibrant!

[Luz Therese]

nothing beats children's art! i am also constantly fascinated by my little son's artwork, so simple but you know they come from the heart.

[Vicky G]

I love children's art, no one sees things quite the way they do! These are great, love the colors!

[Chimom]

i love children art! they are so creative!

[Slava]

Lovely collage! Kids are full of imagination and creativity! Thank you for sharing! ;-)

[Lyn Wilkinson]

I love the artwork!

[Louise & Ken]

Having just seen the Matisse show at the Art Institute in Chicago, I think these are inspired by the same! Asctually, looking at many of the Matisse drawings, I woundered why I beat myself up so much when I draw...it was so simple, and yet, there they hang in the museum... Made me think about that... And why kids should be encouraged at an early age...