How to Make a Splatter Paint Design

Paint splatters add a touch of creativity to any work of art.

Painting is a popular art form that allows the creator to design original works with unparalleled freedom. Paint splatters are particularly popular due to their abstract, inconsistent qualities. Such splatter designs are often used to evoke a sense of freedom in a work of art. Creating a paint splatter design is a simple and entertaining process sure to evoke your inner artist.

Things You'll Need

• Work surface
• Newspaper
• Cardboard box
• Old shirt
• Construction paper
• Toothbrush
• Watercolor or poster paint

Instructions

1. 

   Use newspaper to protect your work surface and the surrounding area.

   Cover you work surface with a protective material such as newspaper to prevent unwanted paint stains on furniture and carpeting. Put on an old shirt to prevent unwanted paint stains on valuable clothing.

2. Place the cardboard box on top of the newspaper and put a piece of construction paper inside. This will also help prevent paint flicks from landing on other surfaces.

3. Use the toothbrush to gather a small amount of paint onto the bristles. Point the toothbrush's bristles down towards the paper's surface.

4. Use your finger to pull back on the bristles. Release the bristles to fling the paint onto the paper's surface. The harder you brush the bristles, the more the paint will splatter onto the paper.

5. Gather larger amounts of paint onto the toothbrush to make larger splatters on the paper's surface. Repeat this process until you are happy with the appearance of the design. Allow the construction paper to dry before removing it from the cardboard box.

Tips & Warnings

• Use different colored paints to add an extra flair to your design.

• Use the design to make a large scale version on the walls in your home or scan the design onto your computer for other publications.

• Use a toothbrush that has been used before or that has bristles that are frayed for larger surface scattering.

• Do not brush your teeth with a toothbrush that has been in contact with paint as certain chemicals may be toxic.

• Paint splatters on other surfaces may cause stains that are irremovable.

References

• Thing to Make and Do: Splatter Painting