Alma Thomas Stamped Heart Project

Create your own colorful mosaic heart inspired by famous artist, Alma Thomas. This stamped heart project for kids is also a great way to explore abstract art with kiddos of all ages. All you need is a cork and some paint to make your own unique patterned art for Valentine’s Day or anytime of the year!

Who is Alma Thomas?

Alma Thomas was an African-American artist born in Georgia. In 1907 her family moved to Washington, D.C., seeking relief from the racial violence in the South.

Thomas was a creative child who always had an interest in art. As a girl, she dreamed of being an architect and building bridges, but few women architects existed a century ago. Instead, she began a 35-year career teaching art at a D.C. junior high school.

Her style of painting included large abstract paintings filled with dense patterns of bright colors that almost resembled mosaic patterns. Create a fun patterned mosaic heart with an easy cork stamp and paint. Let’s get started!

STAMP HEART PROJECT

SUPPLIES:

• Heart printable (see below)
• Wine cork
• Acrylic paint
• Scissors
• Canvas

INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1: Print the heart template.

STEP 2: Mix up acrylic paint in various shades of pink or red.

STEP 3: Dip your cork into the paint and design your pattern to fill the heart template.

STEP 4: Cut the heart when dry, and mount onto canvas.