Use up leftover paints and allow your kids to get messy with this easy and fun splatter painting art lesson!
Embrace the messy side of creativity with this splatter painting tutorial! This painting technique is fun way to create abstract art. Using a paintbrush, toothbrush, or even your own hands, you can add an element of playfulness to the art process that is fresh and exciting.
Not only that, but unpredictable nature of splattering paint is a perfect exercise for artists who want to loosen up and explore without the need for “perfection.” The physical act of throwing, flicking, or dripping paint can be both cathartic and stress leaving, making room for unique self-expression.
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Step-by-Step: Creating a Splatter Painting!
Step 1: Spray Your Acrylics
After choosing the colors of the acrylics you wish to use, spray down your paint palette with water to make the paints runny.
Step 2: Paint Your Colors
Starting with your darker colors, paint a simply shape or pattern onto your canvas. In the tutorial, Alisha painted circles, but you can paint squares, triangles, diamonds, hearts, etc. Start layering your colors, painting them right over the top of each other. Layer your color, filling in as much of the empty white space as you can. (But mix in some white if you want to lighten the colors.)
Step 3: Add Dots
With your leftover paints, tap your brush to make dots and fill in the white space or add extra textures to your patterns.
Step 4: Add Splatters
Take a clean toothbrush and dip it in your wet paints. Use your fingers to flick the toothbrush bristles, splattering the paint onto the canvas. Alternate your colors, creating all different sorts of splatters, and don’t forget your white to make a pop of brightness! Alternatively, you can soak up a paintbrush with paint and water before tapping it against your fingers to create bigger splatters. Allow to dry completely, then admire your finished piece!
Here are a Few Benefits of Splatter Painting in Your Next Art Project
- Encourages Creative Freedom – When it comes to splatter painting, there are no rules or limitations, making it the perfect outlet for self expression and overcoming perfectionism.
- Engages the Whole Body – The physical aspect of splattering paints gets artists moving, making it an interactive and exciting activity.
- Great for Stress Relief – The acting of flinging your paints can be both cathartic and relaxing, helping to relieve tension and spark joy.
- Makes Room to Experiment – Artists can try different tools, techniques, and angles to achieve new and surprising results!
Watch this video as I walk you through step by step:
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