Invitation to Create: Andy Warhol’s Four Hearts

Andy Warhol’s Four Hearts (1993) is a vibrant offset lithograph, often featuring four bright pink hearts set against a bold, contrasting background. Today, the children were invited to recreate this iconic artwork in their very own way.

We began by providing construction paper and inviting the children to cover the entire page using liquid watercolors, choosing their own colors and designs. Next came some exciting action spin art hearts! Heart shapes were placed into a salad spinner, bright tempera paint was added, and the children spun the hearts to create colorful, one-of-a-kind patterns.

Once everything dried, four hearts were glued onto their painted backgrounds to reflect Warhol’s Four Hearts composition.

Experiences like this are so meaningful for young children because they offer gentle structure while still allowing for creativity and personal choice. Through this invitation, children followed a simple process, learned about a new artist, and explored a fun and unique art technique. Art in the early years supports fine-motor development, self-expression, and confidence, and most importantly, it nurtures a lifelong love for creativity.