Late in his life, Henri Matisse suffered from ill health that left him confined to a wheelchair or bed, making it difficult to paint or sculpt. Rather than giving up, he invented a new artistic medium called 'gouaches découpés' or paper cut-outs. He would have assistants paint large sheets of paper with vibrant gouache, and then he would cut out shapes with large scissors. Matisse described this process as 'drawing with scissors' and 'cutting directly into color.' This method allowed him to create bold, simplified, and monumental compositions, such as 'The Snail' and the 'Blue Nudes.' Despite his physical limitations, this period is considered one of his most innovative, proving that creativity can adapt to any circumstance. These works are celebrated for their joyful simplicity and their impact on modern graphic design.