Bring bold color, positive energy, and expressive design into your classroom with this Jason Naylor inspired hearts art lesson! Students will explore the vibrant style of contemporary artist Jason Naylor while creating their own colorful heart compositions filled with patterns, uplifting messages, and bright color combinations.
Perfect for upper elementary through middle school art classes, this lesson encourages creativity, positivity, and personal expression while introducing students to modern pop-inspired design.
Students will design a large heart filled with playful shapes, patterns, and words inspired by Jason Naylor’s signature style. The project focuses on color theory, pattern, lettering, and composition, while also encouraging students to share positive messages through art.
This lesson is easy to implement and works great for Valentine’s Day, kindness themes, or any time of year when you want to bring vibrant color into the art room.
What’s Included
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Step-by-step teacher instructions
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Student visual examples
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Project overview and objectives
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Printable templates (if applicable)
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Supply list
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Tips for classroom success
Skills Students Practice
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Color theory and bold color combinations
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Pattern and shape design
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Creative lettering
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Composition and visual balance
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Positive self-expression through art
Grade Level
Recommended for Grades 3–8, but easily adaptable for other grade levels.
Materials Needed
Why Teachers Love This Lesson
Let your students spread positivity through art while exploring bold colors and playful design inspired by Jason Naylor.
