Speed-Paint Elira Pendora
Create a timed speed-paint portrait of Elira Pendora using washable paints or markers, focusing on simple shapes, color blocking, and fast brush techniques.
Step-by-step guide to Speed-Paint Elira Pendora
Step 1
Put your paper on a flat surface on top of a paper towel to protect the table.
Step 2
Arrange your paints or markers and brushes within easy reach.
Step 3
Lightly sketch Elira Pendora’s big head and hair using simple circles ovals and triangles.
Step 4
Add simple pencil shapes for the eyes mouth and any hair accessories.
Step 5
Pick 3 or 4 main colors for hair skin and clothes and put them on your palette or plate.
Step 6
Set a timer for 10 minutes for your speed-paint challenge.
Step 7
Start the timer and paint big color blocks for the hair and face using fast broad brush strokes.
Step 8
Paint the clothing and accessories with bold color blocks quickly.
Step 9
Use a smaller brush or marker to add simple eyes mouth and a few quick hair details.
Step 10
Stop the timer when it rings.
Step 11
Rinse and clean your brushes in the cup of water.
Step 12
Let your painting dry without touching it.
Step 13
Share your finished portrait on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I don't have a paint palette, brushes, or a paper towel?
If you don't have a palette or plate use a paper plate or piece of aluminum foil, and if you don't have brushes use markers, a sponge, or cotton swabs to lay down the big color blocks while protecting the table with any spare paper towel.
My paint is bleeding or colors are muddy—what should I do during the 10-minute speed-paint?
If paint bleeds or colors look muddy during the big color block step, place the paper on a folded paper towel, apply thinner layers, let each block sit a few seconds before overlapping, and rinse and clean your brushes in the cup of water between colors.
How can I adapt this speed-paint challenge for younger or older kids?
For ages 4–6, shorten the timer to 5–7 minutes, skip the light sketch and use markers for big color blocks, and for older kids keep the 10-minute timer but add a light pencil sketch and use a smaller brush to add quick hair details.
How can we enhance or personalize the finished Elira portrait after the timer rings?
After you stop the timer and let the painting dry without touching it, personalize it by adding background shapes, glitter or ink outlines with a smaller brush, sign the portrait, and then share your finished portrait on DIY.org.
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Facts about speed painting for kids
⏱️ Setting a short timer (like 10 minutes) trains artists to focus on large shapes instead of tiny details.
🌈 Color blocking uses large, flat areas of color to make portraits readable and striking even when painted quickly.
🖼️ Many quick portraits start by simplifying the face into three main shapes: head, hair mass, and the eye-line.
🎨 Speed-painting challenges often last just 5–30 minutes—perfect for practicing bold color blocking and fast decisions.
🖌️ Washable tempera paints and washable markers are kid-friendly so kids can experiment without fearing permanent mistakes.
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