A serene face floats in a dream of shapes and colors. Eyes closed, lips curved in a quiet smile, it seems to be listening to a silent melody. Around it, stylized leaves and free, organic forms unfurl like thoughts taking shape. Some ripple like seaweed in calm water, others open like petals caressed by light. Above, a dark circle watches over, like a midnight sun or a mysterious moon.

This coloring page is inspired by the art of Henri Matisse, who saw color as pure energy. During his “cut-out” period, he composed like a conductor, giving each shape its place in a visual score. His cut-outs, often inspired by nature, were his way of going straight to the essence—capturing the spirit of a leaf, a movement, or a face with the greatest simplicity.

To bring this dreamlike portrait to life, imagine a crown of brilliant shapes surrounding the face, like a suspended garden. You can choose colors that answer one another, such as blue and orange, or tones that soothe, like dusty pink and soft green. Add a touch of contrast to create rhythm, and let the colors meet, mingle, and converse until your image breathes like a living painting.