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Start by exploring techniques and materials

Before you start having fun creating your own textured painting, explore some of the exciting ways artists have used paint.

Sigmar Polke used resin and acrylic paint on fabric to make the artwork above. Look at his strong mark-making. His paintings combine found printed images with painterly marks on top. What kind of found images could you use to paint on?

You don't have to use brushes to paint with. Jackson Pollock dripped and poured paint over canvas. This meant he was able to work in a free way. He let all his thoughts and feelings out on the canvas.

This looks like fun! Sometimes artists use some very unexpected techniques to make paintings. Here the artist Niki de Saint Phalle filled bags with paint and then asked people to shoot at them, so the paint exploded everywhere! This type of art was all about chance, you never really knew what it would look like until the end.

Niki de Saint Phalle
Shooting Picture 1961
© The estate of Niki de Saint Phalle

Other artists use collage and different types of fabric along with paint. This artist, Enrico Baj, made funny decorated characters like this man below. He even used Meccano in this painting on top of fabric. What everyday objects could you use in your artwork?

We have seen how artists have used canvas and fabrics, collage and free-painting (without paintbrushes). Let's see what happens when we put this all together!

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Have Fun with Textures - Paint and Draw | Tate Kids

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Before you start having fun creating your own textured painting, explore some of the exciting ways artists have used paint. Sigmar Polke used resin and acrylic paint on fabric to make the artwork above. Look at his strong mark-making. His paintings combine found printed images with painterly marks on top.

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Be inspired by this bubble painting technique!

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Bubble Painting Technique | Basic Easy Fun Art

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32 AWESOME PAINTING IDEAS THAT ARE ACTUALLY COOL

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What is Hyperrealistic painting?

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Making Hyperrealistic Animal Paintings Glazed In Resin | Master Craft

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Watercolor paint doesn't have to be so simple! Check out these awesome ways to make your watercolor painting unique.

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Don't have any paint? Check out how you can use markers and water to get watercolor effects!

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Here you will find resources to inspire you along your painting journey!

Have some paint but don't know what to make? Check out these awesome artists and techniques.

I can't wait to see what you are inspired to make!

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Iris Scott, finger painter. Can you believe she sells her paintings for over $40,000?

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Iris Scott Is A Master Finger Painter — And Her Paintings Sell For $40,000 | Master Craft

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Painting For Kids: Fun Yarn Art Painting!