This is actually my first attempt at a Matisse-like cut out. Here I have sanded the relief and made it more subtle smooth texture without further adornment. 

Years ago I had experimented with carving a relief pattern into the clay similar to the Chinese pots that I saw in museum. Here I take the inspiration from Matisse and his Cut Outs. I draw on paper a design, cut it out and the trace is onto the clay. Then I remove the background clay to reveal the raised image.

7.5" X 5"

One of a Kind