Bright & Bold
Paint is a great way for all ages to creatively express their ideas and feelings. Explore how paint works, with and without a brush!
1. Wear clothes that can get messy. Cover a flat surface with newspaper. Pour a little bit of Crayola® Washable Kid's Paints on your paper. Roll it around with a finger or the tip of a Crayola So Big Brush. What kinds of marks can you make?
2. Drip the paint from the bristles of the brush. Try making tiny drips and large splats. Tap the brush on your finger to spatter the paint. Etch designs in the paint with the handle of the brush. Dip your finger in the paint and move it around.
3. Try gently blowing wet paint. Or use a straw to blow paint. Can you get it to move on the paper? Dry.
4. Look back at your painting. Can you identify any shapes, patterns, or colors? Could your work be similar to paintings by famous Abstract Expressionists such as Mark Rothko or Helen Frankenthauler?
5. Think about your mood while you were painting. What ideas and feelings does your work express?
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.
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