Painting With Scissors -- Thanks Matisse

I came across this project idea a couple of weeks ago and was able to use it in both my classes. I have to say this is probably one of my favorite projects. It's simple, it uses a lot of cutting which my peeps seem to love to do. It had to be modified just a little for each group, but my early Alzheimer group really got into it and didn't need much prodding from me at all.

I first saw the idea on Pinterest (of course) then started to do a little research and found this story about Henri Matisse and all about how he started to "Paint with scissors" later in life. Awesome story!!

What I like about this project is it's great for anyone who can use scissors. Old, young and in between. Feel like you can't draw? Well then this is perfect for you. Just start cutting colored paper and just see what happens.

The top picture above is the one I created in I'd say about 15 min. I call it "The Amusement Park" because some how...and I don't even know how I did it...I created what looks like a mouse. So then it got me to think about Mickey Mouse and from there I got my title.

So if you're feeling creative and don't know what to do....this is a great way to get your creative juices flowing. The other pic's you see are from my students.