Splatter Art

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Art is sometimes most fun when mess is involved! Create your own chalk-paint splatter art masterpiece with a few household ingredients. Inspired by Jackson Pollock, we got creative with the tools we used to paint.

Supplies

• ½ cup cornstarch
• 2/3 cup water
• Food coloring
• Large bowl for mixing
• Fork for mixing
• Individual cups or muffin tin for paint
• Smock or clothes to get messy in
• Paintbrush
• Spoon
• Anything around your house that could create a good splatter!
  • Fun Fact: Jackson Pollock would paint with sticks, trowels, and by pouring paint directly from the can

How-To

Steps

1. Combine water and cornstarch in your bowl, mix with fork until smooth
2. Add 2-3 drops of food coloring to each empty cup
3. Pour equal amounts of the cornstarch/water mix into each cup, stir until food coloring is mixed in
4. Bring your paint and painting tools outside; use your paintbrush and other utensils to drip, flick, splash, and splatter your chalk-paint on your driveway or sidewalk

Learn More

• Art’s Supplies by Chris Tougas 
• Great Art in 30 Seconds by Wesley Robins and Susie Hodge 
• Cool Crayons, Chalks & Paints by Rebecca Relix 
• Cool Outdoor Arts & Crafts by Alex Kuskowski 
• Jackson Pollock

Created by Breanna, Children's Librarian at Del City