Warm Up 2/6

1. What are the three primary colors?2. What are the three secondary colors?3. How do you mix orange?4. How do you mix green?5. How do you mix purple?6. How do you make brown using paint?7. How do you dull down paint colors?

Fauves: The Wild Beasts

Meier

Fauves: After the Impressionists

• The word “fauve” is French for “wild beast”• The Fauves were known for their use of color

and emphasis on shapes in their paintings• The Fauve movement was small and consisted

of 2-3 French artists in the late 1800’s – Henri Matisse– Andre Derain– Georges Seurat

Your Assignment

• Make a painting in the style of the Fauves, using wild, imaginative color and thick, brushy strokes focusing on shapes and patterns

• The subject matter is up to you. Just be original!

• Please no:– Hearts, words, logos, or drug references – Copying

To Do Today:

• Start with a 5-10 minute sketch• Check with me when finished• Begin painting (remember to mix paints and

use your own original colors)• Take your time!