Learning From Matisse

Taking an on-line mixed media workshop from Jeanne Oliver called "Studying Under the Masters".  This week's lesson is on Matisse.  The painting I picked to replicate is called "Ballet Dancer Seated on a Stool".  I learned a lot from this excercise!  I had to do several layers in order to capture the color combinations that Matisse had going in his painting even though it seemed pretty simple and straight forward.  Also, I learned that Matisse was definitely a graphic in his composition.  For instance, the bold black outline on the right side of the dancer.  It's not realistic, but it definitely makes her stand out and it works with his painting!

Here is Matisse's original:

Here is my version.  I'm really happy with how it turned out!  :0)