Kind of messy but a totally fun process art technique, the kids will have a blast trying paint splatter! Bonus, they can create a masterpiece modeled after the art of a famous abstract artist, Jackson Pollock! If you haven’t tried splatter paint art, grab some paint and a blank canvas (paper) and will show you how to get started with just a flick of the wrist!
HOW TO SPLATTER PAINT
SPLATTER PAINTING
What is splatter paint art? It’s fun process art that is created by splashing, flicking or dripping paint onto the canvas or paper instead of brushing it on with a paintbrush. Jackson Pollock, is a famous artist who’s most well known paintings were made by dripping and splashing paint onto a canvas. His paintings come alive with motion, energy and spontaneous fluidity, aided by the use of conventional materials.
Paint splatter is messy and fun! Like our pinecone painting activity, it is a simple art activity that is child-directed, choice-driven and celebrates the experience of discovery. Great process art for kids of all ages! Use your fingers to sling or flick paint onto the paper for an awesome tactile sensory experience.
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SPLATTER ART
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YOU WILL NEED:
- Art paper or canvas
- Acrylic or tempera paint
- Large craft sticks or Popsicle sticks
HOW TO SPLATTER PAINT
STEP 1. Place paper on a drop cloth or on some newspaper to contain the “mess”.
STEP 2. Now have fun making a mess splattering the paint! Dip the craft stick in the paint and then splash, splatter, flick and any other way you can think of to get paint onto the canvas or paper.