The subject matter for the watercolor below comes from my experience with my older brother Michael. He is nonverbal, low functioning and autistic. He used to hit himself when he became frustrated. I don't recall the specific ideas behind the creation of this study, but it was somehow a combination of Matisse's colors and my experience with Mike.

Artist-Inspired Watercolors: Abstract - After Reading About Matisse (2017)
Artist-Inspired Watercolors: Abstract - After Reading About Matisse (2017)
Watercolor
12x9" 140# Cold Pressed Watercolor Paper