Abstract Expressionist Splatter Painting

Practice drip painting in this art lesson: abstract expressionist splatter painting.

🎨 Studio Brief #4

Create an action painting in the style of Jackson Pollock.

🎯 Your mission

Pick three colors. Use only those.

⚡ The twist

Mix on the page, not on the palette.

What you'll learn

Create an action painting in the style of Jackson Pollock. Drip, splash, and fling paint to create energetic abstract patterns. The process is the art!

Get ready

Techniques you'll practise

drip paintingaction paintingabstract expression

You will need

Water cups and paper towelsWatercolor paint setRound brushes (sizes 4-8)

Step 1 of 3

Lay your paper flat on the floor (protect the surface underneath). Wear old clothes.

Step 2 of 3

Thin your paint slightly with water so it flows. Load a brush and flick it at the paper from different heights.

Step 3 of 3

Use multiple colors, layering drips and splashes. Try dripping from a stick, pouring from a cup, or using a squeeze bottle.

Did you know?

🤯 Mind = Blown

🤯 Mixing red, yellow, and blue paint together makes mud — but mixing red, green, and blue light makes white.

🌟 Artist Spotlight

🎨 Frida Kahlo painted herself 55 times — and called the mirror her best friend.

You did it!

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✨ More to explore

🌍 Where you see this: Every brand, every poster, every video game — color was picked on purpose.

🏆 Try this week: Find five shades of one color around your house.

👨‍👩‍👧 At dinner: “Why did you pick those colors? What feeling were you going for?”

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