How to splatter paint

Fun and easy DIY splatter art tutorial for kids.

I admit that this technique is a bit of a no-brainer. It’s been an art activity we’ve shown our kids and probably did when we were kids as well. But I wanted To do two things: make this section of my blog include any and all background techniques, but also remind everyone that you can turn all sorts of ideas, including the simple ones, into a backdrop for your mixed media art adventures.You are going to need: • card stock • acrylic paint or liquid watercolors • an old toothbrushI made two…

To make acrylic paint splatter, some thinning is necessary. The tools used for splatter techniques vary from artist to artist; the brush used and the thickness of the paint will influence the kind of splatter created.

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Follow my easy how-to guide to learn how to splatter paint for kids and 5 fun ways to embrace this messy splatter paint fun!

Fun and easy DIY splatter art tutorial for kids.

Enliven your artwork with the energy of a splat of paint! Learn how to splatter paint three ways in acrylic and watercolors.

Homemade paint splattered shirts are fun, bold and best of all, one of a kind. As an added bonus, the process of throwing paint around can be therapeutic and fun. You're essentially making a mess that you can wear. So get your goggles out and your newspaper laid down. Here's everything you ...

As most of you know, I spent an amazing vacation in Moab last March. The flight home always feels surprisingly long, but I had plenty of time to peruse a few magazines. I totally fell in love with a pair of paint splattered jeans I spotted (ha? get it?) in Glamour. And since I’m the DIY […]