Bright colors, bold lines, and playful patterns make this Romero Britto-inspired flower art project a fun and engaging activity for kids!
This easy pattern art activity helps kids explore color, design, and creativity while learning about a famous contemporary artist. Using simple printable and guided choices, kids will create unique pop art flowers filled with patterns and bold sections.
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Romero Britto Flower Art Activity (Start Here)
Let’s make your own Britto-style flower!
Kids will use a simple pattern wheel to help decide how to fill each section of their flower with bold colors and repeating designs.
Supplies Needed
- Romero Britto flower printable (see download below)
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors (optional)
- Brass fastener (optional for spinning wheel)
Download Your Printable
Grab your printable and start creating your own bold and colorful flower art!
👉 Download the Romero Britto Flower Printable here
Directions
- Spin (or choose from) the pattern wheel
- Fill one section of your flower using that pattern
- Choose a bold color for that section
- Repeat until your entire flower is complete
✏️ A Note About the Printable
This printable is designed as a helpful starting point, not a strict set of rules.
Kids can follow the pattern wheel for guidance, or they can create their own patterns, choose their own colors, and fill the sections however they like. The goal is to explore creativity, not to make every flower look the same.
Encourage kids to experiment, take risks, and make their artwork their own!
Tips for Success
- Use bright, contrasting colors
- Fill each section with a different pattern
- Outline sections with bold black lines
- Encourage creativity—every flower will look different
Who Is Romero Britto?
Romero Britto is a contemporary artist known for his bold, colorful artwork featuring patterns, shapes, and strong black outlines.
His style combines elements of:
- Pop art
- Cubism
- Street art
Britto’s work is cheerful, graphic, and full of repetition—making it perfect inspiration for kids learning about art.
What Kids Learn (Art Concepts + STEAM)
This activity introduces key concepts from the 7 elements of art, especially pattern, color, and shape.
👉 Learn more about these concepts in our 7 Elements of Art for Kids
- Pattern (Primary Focus): Kids create repeating designs like dots, lines, and shapes to fill each section.
- Color: Using bold and contrasting colors helps each section stand out.
- Shape & Space: Breaking the flower into sections helps kids understand composition and layout.
This activity is a great example of process art, where the focus is on creativity and exploration rather than perfection.
Teacher-Friendly Classroom Ideas
This project works beautifully in a classroom setting and is easy to prep!
Great for:
- Art centers
- Early finishers
- Sub plans
- Spring art lessons
- Famous artist units
How to Use in Class:
- Print templates ahead of time
- Pre-cut wheels (or skip spinning and let students choose)
- Model 2–3 patterns before starting
- Encourage students to create their own patterns
Classroom Extensions:
- Have students name their patterns
- Create a gallery walk to compare designs
- Connect to a lesson on pattern in art
- Pair with flower studies or seasonal themes
👉 You can also connect this activity to spring art activities for kids for a full seasonal unit
Make It a Full Art Lesson
Extend the activity with simple additions:
- Look at examples of Britto’s artwork
- Discuss how artists use pattern and color
- Try painting instead of coloring
- Create a full flower art display wall
More Flower Art Ideas
Continue exploring flowers through art:
- Georgia O’Keeffe flower art (close-up observation)
- Monet-inspired flower crafts (layering and color)
- Van Gogh sunflower art (texture and movement)
- Matisse flower collages (shape and composition)
👉 See all our flower projects for kids for more ideas
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