Henriette

I use Matisse's paintings for inspiration in a lot of my collages. I never know how they will turn out.  After a certain point I have to say that's enough and put it aside, even though I feel it is not resolved. Sometimes he uses the same objects and models. There is a book about it, "Matisse in the Studio." I don't know why her face turned out lavender but I kept her hair, except for a few pieces, the same as the original underpainting. I like to leave some of the painting showing because it's more spontaneous.