Splatter Paint Art – Fun Painting Idea for Kids!

Tips on Setting Up This Splatter Painting Activity

Setting up splatter paint art is super adaptable! I like to provide a tray of paints, and a tray of paint tools (think industrial brushes and random household objects like a funnel, measuring cups, a spatula, and ladle). For a canvas, you can provide a big sheet of paper if you have it. I only had 12 x 12 squares on hand, so I laid those out next to each other to resemble a large canvas. You can also do this on a much smaller scale, if you prefer!

We used non toxic, washable kids paint. For my kiddos, they flung the paint high and wide landing not just on the paper but their hair and clothes! So washable was key! To make the most of your paint, you can add water to dilute it. You can create splatter painting with small amounts of paint, and can even use watercolors too. We kept things budget-friendly with paint from the dollar store.

• A Collection of Paint Tools (industrial brushes and random household objects like a funnel, measuring cups, a spatula, and ladle)

• Paper
• Washable Tempera Paint or Watercolors
• A Collection of Paint Tools (industrial brushes and random household objects like a funnel, measuring cups, a spatula, and ladle)

Step 3

Line up the paint and paint supplies for the kids.

Step 4

Have the kids start to create an outstanding work of art!

Step 1

Talk to your kiddos about Jackson Pollock and what drip painting is! Show a picture of Pollock and his work if possible.

Step 2

Lay out your paper, ideally outside.

Step 3

Line up the paint and paint supplies for the kids.

Step 4

Have the kids start to create an outstanding work of art!

The Educational Benefits of Splatter Painting

This activity is great for confidence and self expression. Giving the kids the freedom to use the paints and painting tools for whatever they think of is a great way to boost their artistic creativity.

They’ll also be using their fine motor skills to hold the painting tools and the paint, which is excellent for building the muscles in their fingers and hands. Introduce tools they may have not handled before, like a funnel or spatula!

I also love that this works on their sensory art skills and helps them see that they can create beautiful artwork using their minds, eyes, and even their ears when creating artwork based on noises or things that they’ve heard.

And as mentioned above, this is also a great opportunity to introduce art history and some facts about Jackson Pollock who is famous for drip and splatter painting!