Make your kiddos aware that this is not the time for reckless play and that they should drip and sploosh their paint carefully. Explain that you are preparing to focus on the creative task at hand. Before beginning, walk your students through some relaxation and deep breathing exercises.This will prevent any accidents involving you or your students stepping in the paint. Put these containers on a newspaper covered picnic table or other high surface if possible. Place various colors of paint in small containers (yogurt or margarine containers are great).The butcher paper is to “catch” any spills and drips. Roll out a section of butcher paper on the ground outside.All involved should remove their shoes and socks (this can get messy).You and your students should wear a paint smock or a garbage bag with arm and head holes cut out of it.He would literally drip paint on his canvases in order to create his paintings. Study the works of Jackson Pollock and discuss his technique. Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) was an American Abstract Expressionist painter.It is important to note that this lesson is best attempted outside. A garden hose or bucket of water to make clean up easier.Painting smocks or garbage bags with arm and head holes.A warm day (or a space where you can get messy).Heavy paper or primed canvas or a roll of butcher paper.Students will learn to appreciate the art created not only by them, but by others as well.Students will create an “action” painting using paint, paper and imagination.Students will look at the work of Jackson Pollock as they learn about Abstract Expressionism and Action Painting.

Students will be directed to observe the lines and shapes that make up an “action” painting.Students will make a dripping paint “action” painting in the style of Jackson Pollock.

Dripping paint canvas