Britto Inspired Heart Canvas Painting for Kids
Britto-Inspired Heart Canvas Painting for Kids
Romero Britto is a contemporary artist known for his bright colors, bold patterns, and joyful style. Romero Britto is a Brazilian-born artist whose work blends elements of pop art, cubism, and graffiti. He often uses thick black outlines, vibrant colors, and playful patterns to create art that feels fun, expressive, and full of life. His pieces frequently feature hearts, animals, people, and everyday objects.
This painting activity works beautifully for Valentine’s Day, art lessons, or any time kids want to explore color and design in a stress-free way. Create a Britto inspired painting to display in your home for Valentine's Day or keep it displayed all year long. The bright colors and patterns make it a fun and happy piece to have in a home.
Why You’ll Love This Art Project
- 🎨 Inspired by Romero Britto’s bold pop-art style
- ❤️ Perfect for Valentine’s Day or heart-themed art
- 🖌️ Encourages creativity and confidence
- 👧👦 Works for elementary students and beyond
- 🖼️ Makes a beautiful canvas keepsake
Materials You’ll Need
- Canvas (any size works)
- Acrylic paints in bright colors
- Black acrylic paint
- Elmer’s glue
- Paintbrushes
- Pencil
- Paper plate or palette
- Black Sharpie (optional)
How to Make a Britto-Inspired Heart Canvas Painting
Step 1: Draw the Heart
To make this Romero Britto–inspired art, draw a heart on a art canvas. Then, draw black lines through the shape and the rest of the canvas.
Begin by drawing a heart with bold lines on canvas
Step 2: Add Bold Lines to the Canvas
After drawing with a pencil, go over the line with a combination of black paint and glue. To make this, simply mix equal parts black paint and Elmer's glue in a bottle.
Step 3: Paint with Bright Colors
Paint each section a different bright color. Encourage kids to use contrasting colors next to each other to make the design pop.
Paint the canvas with bold colors and allow the paint to dry before moving on to the next step.
Step 4 : Add Patterns
Once the paint has dried begin to add fun patterns on to the different section. Br creative and use a variety of brushes and painting techniques to create your painting. You can also add some dark, black line around the patterns using a black sharpie marker.
Add bold lines and patterns with a sharpie
Step 5: Let Dry and Display
Allow the canvas to dry fully, then display your artwork proudly!
Tips & Variations
- Use metallic or neon paints for extra pop
- Add words like LOVE, JOY, or HEART inside sections
- Try this project on cardstock or watercolor paper instead of canvas
- Create a matching set for a gallery wall
Learning Connections
This project is great for practicing:
- Color choice and contrast
- Line and shape
- Pattern and design
- Artistic confidence and self-expression
It’s also a wonderful way to introduce students to Romero Britto and discuss how artists use color and style to express emotion.
Display Ideas
- Hang on a Valentine bulletin board
- Use as Valentine’s Day décor
- Gift to a family member
- Create a classroom or home art gallery
Final Thoughts
This Britto-inspired heart canvas painting is a joyful art activity that celebrates color, creativity, and individuality. Every piece turns out unique, making it a meaningful and confidence-boosting project for young artists.
If you try this activity, be sure to save it for later or share your finished artwork—I’d love to see your colorful creations!
- “Leave a comment with your favorite color combo!”
- “Tag #craftymamabirdnc on Instagram so I can see your Romero Britto inspired art!”
This is such a unique piece or art that is easy to create. This would be a great family weekend project or a girl's craft night project.
