“Cutting Trees”Romero Britto

1992Acrylic on canvas

Images retrieved Nov. 2011 from www.britto.com

Romero Britto

• Born in Brazil in 1963• Has lived in Miami, Florida, since 1989• Uses elements of Cubism (Picasso), Pop Art

and graffiti in his art

Image retrieved Nov. 2011 from http://teachkidsart.blogspot.com/

Materials:•9x12 white construction paper

•pencil & eraser •black chisel tip marker

•assorted colorful markers (we use Crayola)Directions:

1.Sketch a simple design, cropping elements off the edges and focusing on a balanced composition.  Large shapes work best so avoid creating small spaces where your lines intersect.   2.Use your black chisel tip marker to trace bold outlines, dividing your design into interesting shapes.  

3.Then, fill in these shapes with bold colors and patterns.  It's okay to leave some areas white if that's part of your overall design, but in general, go for lots of color!The trickiest part of this project is to keep your design "readable" .... try not to get so carried away with your patterns and colors that it becomes too "busy"!  

Materials:•9x12 white construction paper

•pencil & eraser •black chisel tip marker

•assorted colorful markers (we use Crayola)Directions:

1.Sketch a simple design, cropping elements off the edges and focusing on a balanced composition.  Large shapes work best so avoid creating small spaces where your lines intersect.   2.Use your black chisel tip marker to trace bold outlines, dividing your design into interesting shapes.  

3.Then, fill in these shapes with bold colors and patterns.  It's okay to leave some areas white if that's part of your overall design, but in general, go for lots of color!The trickiest part of this project is to keep your design "readable" .... try not to get so carried away with your patterns and colors that it becomes too "busy"!  

Images retrieved Nov. 2011 from www.britto.com

What techniques do you notice that Romero Britto use in most of his works?

Inspired by Romero Britto

• Start with a simple design that uses BIG shapes (Try sketching a few ideas/ plans first, then choose your favourite.)

• Think about balance and use of space

• Lightly draw/transfer your plan onto white paper.

Inspired by Romero Britto

MEDIUM = Marker• Experiment with marker techniques and patterns on a scrap of paper• Fill in your picture/design with bright, bold

colours & patterns• At the end, trace over the outlines with a

black maker to emphasize the shapes & patterns

Artist’s Clean-Up

1. Markers Away2. Art stored safely (name on back)3. ‘Tester’ scraps to recycle4. Wash hands5. When all finished, complete and Art

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