What do birds do in winter? When the birds head south, make a winter bird collage inspired by the famous artist Henri Matisse. All you need is some paper, scissors, and our free printable bird shapes template below for an easy winter-themed art activity!
MATISSE BIRDS COLLAGE
Try this Jacob Lawrence, Shapes and Stories activity for another fun collage art project!
SUPPLIES:
- Birds printable (see below)
- Background template
- Scissors
- Glitter glue
- 2 shades of blue paper
- Canvas
HOW TO MAKE A BIRDS COLLAGE
STEP 1: Print the bird shapes template.
STEP 2: Cut out the shapes. Try to cut inside the black outline so you only have a white shape after cutting.
STEP 3: Use the rectangle shapes template to cut out six pieces of blue paper.
STEP 4: Glue the rectangles onto your canvas.
STEP 5: Place the white shapes onto your rectangles in whatever
design you like. Glue them into place.
STEP 6: Use glitter glue to add a sparkle to your shapes for a winter
touch.
Henri Matisse and Birds
Famous artist Henri Matisse’s passion for birds (especially doves) began in the summer of 1936. Back in Paris and strolling along the banks of the river Seine, his attention was drawn to the merchants selling a variety of caged songbirds and doves. He’d returned home with five or six birds at a time, delighted in their shapes and colors, plumage and singing. His love of birds lasted the rest of his life.
Make your own DIY bird feeder to enjoy the winter birds!
Nearing the end of his day, Matisse gave fellow artist Picasso, who loved birds and had canaries and pigeons of his own, the last of his fancy pigeons. Picasso drew its portrait on the famous poster, Dove of Peace. Learn more about Henri Matisse.
Matisse Art Projects for Kids
More Fun Winter Art
- Stamped Owl Painting
- Handprint Winter Tree
- Picasso Snowman
- Snowflake Scatter Painting
- Tape Resist Snowflake Painting
- Van Gogh’s Snowy Night
- Kenojuak Bird Art Project
Printable Winter Holiday Art Projects Pack
Celebrate the Winter season with themed art!
Everything you need is included. Just add art supplies! Perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy with a variety of techniques. Whether in the classroom, at home, or with groups, there is a fantastic variety of art activities to try!
Find all the instructions and templates necessary for over 40 art projects this Winter.
Snowflakes, Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, and Valentine’s Day
Explore process art, STEAM, and even famous artists with these very doable art activities that won’t break the budget or the time you have available!
