Messy but a fun process art technique, the kids will have a blast trying this crazy hair painting! Bonus, they can create a masterpiece modeled after the art of a famous artist, Jackson Pollock! If you haven’t tried drip painting, grab some paint and our free printable below, and we will show you how to get started with just a flick of the wrist.
JACKSON POLLOCK
Famous American artist, Jackson Pollock was often called the Father of Action Painting. Pollock is best known for the “drip” technique he used to create his major paintings. The result was abstract paintings. They expressed emotions rather than presenting a recognizable image.
This way of painting was called action painting because Pollock would move very quickly across the painting, pouring and splattering the paint in drips and in long, messy lines. Sometimes he threw the paint onto the canvas – and some of his paintings still have footprints on them from when he stepped in the paint.
Create your own fun and unique crazy hair painting artwork below with your own action painting techniques. Let’s get started!
MORE POLLOCK ART ACTIVITIES
CRAZY HAIR PAINTING
SUPPLIES:
- Hair painting printable and mask
- Scissors
- Acrylic paint
- Newspaper
- Tape
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: Print out the face and mask template.
STEP 2: Cut out the mask and place it over the face. Then, place both onto a sheet of newspaper.
STEP 3: Pour or drip your paint where hair should be on your character. Make a fun mess all over by pouring or splattering the paint!
STEP 4: When the paint is dry, lift it off the mask to reveal your character’s crazy hair!
MORE FUN ART ACTIVITIES
WHY DO ART WITH KIDS?
Children are naturally curious. They observe, explore, and imitate, trying to figure out how things work and how to control themselves and their environments. This freedom of exploration helps children form connections in their brain, it helps them learn—and it’s also fun!
Art is a natural activity to support this essential interaction with the world. Kids need the freedom to explore and experiment creatively.
Art allows children to practice a wide range of skills that are useful not only for life but also for learning. These include the aesthetic, scientific, interpersonal, and practical interactions that can be discovered through the senses, intellect, and emotions.
Making and appreciating art involves emotional and mental faculties!
Art, whether making it, learning about it, or simply looking at it – offers a wide range of important experiences. In other words, it’s good for them!
Printable Famous Artist Bundle
You’ll find each of our famous artists featured in our Famous Artists Project Pack 👇 including tons of fantastic resources!
This bundle includes a variety of art packs to cover different areas of the art experience! Perfect for ages 5-12, with various activities to suit all age levels. Easy to use in the home or classroom.
PACKS INCLUDE:
- Famous Artists Project Pack with 25+ artists to explore past and present, including women, people of color, and indigenous peoples.
- Artists Challenge Pack: Various extra art projects, including a museum scavenger hunt and extras.
- 7 Elements of Art Pack: Learn about and explore the 7 elements of art with handy information, tips, and fun projects to try.
- Art and Playdough Pack: Make homemade playdough and use these art mats with kids of all ages featuring famous artists with simple information.
- Art Techniques Pack: Learn watercolor, collage, and printmaking techniques for your art projects. Complete with information, tips, and activities to try!
