Mystery Pattern Picture

Resource materials: artworks by Henri Matisse. Wallpaper or fabric sample books.

Materials and equipment: 8 x 10.5" art paper provided by Art to Remember • crayons • markers or colored pencils.

Step 1: Choose a geometric shape such as a circle, rectangle, square or triangle. Draw it very large on your paper in pencil, leaving at least an inch margin on top and bottom.

Step 2: Draw your first name or initials within the geometric shape.

Step 3: Decide what you want your shape to be about. Be creative! A rectangle could be a van, house or billboard. A circle could be a fish, a planet in outer space or a ball. Create an interesting background for your shape.

Step 4: Create repeat patterns and draw them in the spaces between your name or initials.

Step 5: Color with markers or colored pencil. Outline areas you would like to emphasize.