Make a Cut-Out with Cécile McLorin Salvant

1. Draw a simple outline of a human body
2. Do this until you find one you really like
3. Then draw variations of that outline playing with the limbs and proportions
4. Copy your favorite four outlines to stiff paper or cardboard
5. Cut them out, tape a piece of string to them, and hang wherever you like

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[TheCanvasArtHistory]

I always loved cut-outs, especially the ones by Matisse!
I love these types of videos. Not only are we learning about a contemporary artist, but we're also prompted to make our own art. It's truly amazing! Thank you for your great content!

[BacchusDiem]

wish i could extend my limbs and wiggle and wobble away to the wasteland

[suedelacy]

One of the best Jazz singers of our time and she’s giving art instructions 😍😍😍

[sjshapir]

I love these figures. Even more that they are embroidery.

[JonathanDJCureton]

I love getting a new assignment video! Thank you so much for all your work in creating a community that is such a joy to be a part of!

[anaeldar.]

I clicked because I am a huge fan of Cécile's music but ended up falling in love with her art too

[JoRiver]

I have no music background, and that explanation of "variation" in music by way of visual art made more sense to me than anything anyone has told me about music before.
Thank you! That was excellent.

[nathanong]

Ah! Day made! Cecile Mclorin Salvant is my favorite jazz musician and I've seen her visual work on insta but always wanted more info. Super interesting, thanks!

[CherzArts]

You are an amazing artist! Whatever you do is outstanding, I love your doodles and the finished embroidery.

[NotTheneHD]

I knew she was an amazing jazz singer and now I know she's an amazing visual artist. Thanks Art Assignment!

[Daniel-xtzk]

Art assignment have inspired me to make more art then ever before.

[sushi]

This is really awesome and the artist seems like such a cool, genuine person!

[lorenabpv]

i was gonna make a joke about paper people being too close to each other, but she mentioned it lol. love this, i'm gonna give it a try soon :)

[patrickbaker]

One time i took my best painting and attached it to a fence, near my home. It wasn't there the next day. I'll never know what happened to it, but imaging where it is now, is stimulating

[pdreding]

An actual assignment video? Wow, it's been far too long.

[TheTravelVal]

Oooo I really like this assignment! Thanks for creating it for us to explore! ❤️

[JV-ftjz]

Could you do a video on procedural / generative art and how that fits into the art world? Thank you!

[zoebailey]

Her art is so cool! I just really enjoy looking at it

[fugithegreat]

I have really missed these assignments, so thank you for this!

[veero]

This channel is so empowering and inspiring! Please keep going <3