2nd Grade Fishbowls Inspired by Matisse

 

We began by looking at several paintings by Matisse including his fishbowl still life.  We discussed his use of line, shape and color. Students were taught how to draw the still life step by step in pencil on white construction paper and outlined with jumbo black sharpie. 

On painting day, I had pre-made cups of various mixed colors of tempera waiting for them. We saved the cups from class to class by covering with a plastic sandwich bag and rubber band. They loved painting these and the color combos they chose were brilliant!