Splat Painting is a fun process art activity that is perfect for messy play days. Creating splat art is so much fun that your toddlers and preschoolers will want to make their own again and again.
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Process Art Ideas for Kids
There are so many amazing ways to get creative, without limiting your kids. These process art ideas are perfect for encouraging younger kids to explore and let their imaginations loose.
For more ideas, check out these 60 ways to make process art with toddlers and preschoolers.
Materials needed
- Acrylic Paint
- Water
- A container for each color
- Kitchen Sponges
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Thick paper or cardstock
How to make a Splat Painting
Step 1. Mix equal quantities of water and paint in a container.
I tried different ratios of water to paint in this painting. Mostly because I was running low on paint and didn’t have enough of some of the colors left to make enough.
You’ll see at the end, that the pink paint made the best splatter effect. This was the mixture where it was roughly half paint and half water.
The more watered down colors, like the blue, where there were only small amounts of paint, didn’t splat as nicely.
2. Cut the sponges into smaller rectangles and place them into the paint. The sponges will soak up the watered-down paint.
3. Place your sponges onto your card/paper. (If you really like this art project and want to turn it into wall art then you can always use a large canvas instead)
4. Lastly, use a wooden spoon or a spatula, to hit the sponges. The paint will splatter out of them and erupt all over the card. Creating a beautiful pattern of colors.
FAQ’s
What is splat painting?
Splat painting is a great way for toddlers and preschoolers to make splat art. An action art activity that occurs when you mix paint and high speed. There are different ways to create the high velocity necessary, such as hitting the paint with different painting tools, or throwing/dropping a paint covered object (eg. cotton balls), on the canvas. No matter which of these fun ideas you try, you’re going to love making messy art with paint splats.
What is process art?
Process art for kids refers to an art project that focuses on the process of making and not the final product. There are so many different ways process-focused art supports toddlers and preschoolers. For example, children can create freely because there is no right or wrong way. They can focus on the different tools or techniques they want to explore. Discovering the best ways to explore and create.
If you’re teaching older kids, you can also explore the history of process art and see what amazing things famous artists have created in the past.
What are the benefits of process art for kids?
There are more benefits from a process art activity than you would initially believe. Some of which include:
- Creativity
- Problem Solving
- Emotional Regulation
- Patience
- Focus
- Fine Motor Skills
Are you going to try Splat Painting with your Kids?
Don’t forget to pin the idea for later.
