Henri Matisse Doodle Art Activity

Explore the work of French artist Henri Matisse (1869-1954). Painter, Draftsman, and collagist, Matisse was a central actor in the Post-Impressionist art movement in France.  He was noted as one of the greatest colorists of the 20^th century, with his innovative use of contrasting pure colors, as opposed to the shading typical of earlier impressionist artists. The result of this are bright and often cheerful works, reflecting his goal that his art be “devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter.”

With these artist doodles, children can add their own artistic flourishes to the artists’ work and feel connected to these great master painters.  Toy Theater is trusted by teachers around the world to provide their elementary school students with safe online educational activities and games. Free to doodle, priceless for learning.