Romero Britto Heart Art 

Theme: Pop Art, Patterns, and Color

Grade Level: Kindergarten
Class Sessions: 4 (30 minutes each)
Artist Focus: Romero Britto

Materials Needed:

• 8.5 x 11 white drawing paper
  
  

• Pencils
  
  

• Black Sharpies
  
  

• Markers
  
  

• Visuals of Romero Britto’s artwork (printed or digital)

Vocabulary Words:

• Artist
  
  

• Romero Britto
  
  

• Heart
  
  

• Pattern
  
  

• Line
  
  

• Color
  
  

• Bright
  
  

• Outline
  
  

• Section
  
  

• Pop Art
  
  

Day 1: Meet Romero Britto & Explore Patterns

Objectives:

• Learn about the artist Romero Britto
  
  

• Identify themes in his work
  
  

• Practice drawing patterns
  
  

Activities:

• Show images or a video about Britto and discuss his style
  
  

• Vocabulary discussion (e.g., pattern, line, bright)
  
  

• Practice drawing patterns: stripes, dots, zigzags, checkerboards, waves
  
  

• Wrap up with reflection: What pattern did you enjoy the most?
  
  

Day 2: Draw and Outline Heart Design

Objectives:

• Draw a large heart
  
  

• Divide into patterned sections
  
  

• Outline with black Sharpie

Activities:

• Review patterns and Britto’s style
  
  

• Draw a large heart on the paper
  
  

• Add 5–8 lines to divide the heart and background
  
  

• Fill each section with a different pattern
  
  

• Outline all lines with a Sharpie
  
  

Day 3: Begin Coloring

Objectives:

• Begin coloring using bright, bold colors
  
  

Activities:

• Discuss color choices and how to avoid placing the same color in touching sections
  
  

• Start coloring with markers
  
  

• Focus on neatness and variety
  
  

Day 4: Finish and Reflect

Objectives:

• Complete coloring
  
  

• Reflect on and share finished work
  
  

Activities:

• Finish all coloring
  
  

• Participate in a class art walk
  
  

• Share and reflect:
  
  

  • What was your favorite part?
    
    

  • What patterns or colors did you like best?
    
    

• Celebrate with a gallery wall display
  
  

Assessment:

• Participation and effort
  
  

• Completion of colorful and patterned artwork
  
  

• Use of Sharpie outlines
  
  

• Ability to reflect and share their process
  
  

Modifications:

• Provide visual pattern examples
  
  

• Allow crayons or larger paper for support
  
  

• Assist with outlining or coloring if needed

Standards:

• VA:Re7.2.K – Describe what an image represents
  
  

• VA:Cr1.2.K – Engage collaboratively in creative art-making
  
  

• VA:Cr2.1.K – Build skills in various media through experimentation
  
  

VA:Cr3.1.K – Explain the process of making art while creating