Glass marbles make a cool paintbrush in this super simple to set up process art activity for Halloween! Grab a handful of marbles for a fantastic bat painting activity inspired by famous artist, Jackson Pollock. Roll them, dip them, even paint them too. Marble painting is an easy Halloween art activity for kids of all ages to try!
Create Bat Art With Marbles For Halloween
Abstract marble painting is an exciting and simple process art technique that explores textures and patterns in a fun and open-ended way.
Simple things like varying the thickness of the paint, and what color combinations you use can create a unique piece of art every time.
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Process Art…
- Makes art fun with no pressure to make a picture look like something.
- Is more about the feelings it expresses.
- Encourages discussion about colors, shapes and lines.
- Is interpreted differently by everyone that sees it.
- Is something young children can do.
- Gives kids the opportunity to develop creativity.
💡 Explore more process art projects for kids!
Bat Art Project
You can also try this process art activity using a splatter painting technique that is also perfect for creating abstract art!
Supplies:
- Bat template (see below)
- Marbles
- Colored paper
- Paint
- Scissors
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Instructions:
STEP 1. Print the bat template and cut it out.
STEP 2. Tape the bat to paper on the bottom of a box or bin.
STEP 3. Add marbles and black paint to the box.
STEP 4. Roll the marbles around and around, making sure they go through the paint. Keep going until the bat is mostly covered with paint.
STEP 5. Let dry and then mount to cardstock to display.
Who Is Jackson Pollock?
Famous American artist Jackson Pollock is often called the Father of Action Painting. In his unique style, Pollock dripped paint onto large canvases on the floor.
This painting style was called action painting because Pollock moved very quickly across the canvas, pouring and splattering the paint in drips and long, messy lines.
Sometimes, he threw the paint onto the canvas, but some of his paintings still have footprints from when he stepped in the paint.
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More Spooky Halloween Art Projects For Kids
Check out our list of Halloween art and craft projects, or try one of these ideas below…
- Make scary Picasso Jack O’Lanterns
- Try a layered 3-D Halloween papercraft
- Create a Halloween scary night painting
- Kandinsky Halloween watercolor painting
More Fun Halloween Activities
- Halloween Slime
- Halloween Board Games
- Halloween Science Experiments
- Halloween Candy Activities
- Halloween Sensory Activities
Printable Halloween Art Project Pack
Everything you need is included in this Fall Art Project Pack. Just add art supplies! Perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy with a variety of techniques. Whether in the classroom, at home, or with groups, there is a fantastic variety of art activities to try!
Find all the instructions and templates necessary for over 40 art projects this Fall.
Apples, pumpkins, leaves, Halloween, and Thanksgiving!
Explore process art, STEAM, and even famous artists with these very doable art activities that won’t break the budget or the time you have available!
