Abstract Expressionist Splatter Painting (Part 9)

Practice drip painting in this art lesson: abstract expressionist splatter painting (part 9).

🎨 Studio Brief #100

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 · 1 of 2

Create an action painting in the style of Jackson Pollock.

What you'll learn · 2 of 2

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

Finger paintWashable tempera paint

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!

🎯

We'll pick an art project that matches exactly where your skills are right now.

✨ 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?”

Send it to a parent looking for a 15-minute screen-free creative win.