Hi John,

Are you familiar with Painted Paper?

I was first introduced to the concept in graduate school: A small group of us spent a weekend with a visiting artist, making piles and piles of painted (paste) paper. Paste paper is a slightly different process and I'll share it another day :) Making painted paper is far too easy and I've gotten completely sucked into it. The same may be true for you! 😛

Painted Paper Steps (so easy!)

1. Paint all over blank paper with any colors or designs
2. Then, use that paper for collage projects, book-binding, etc. (optional step)

If you're into experimenting with art techniques, you may want to give this process a go.

10 ways to make Painted Paper:

1. Splatter paint
2. Scrape into the paint with forks, bottle caps, butter knives, etc.
3. Layer colors
4. Printmaking: monoprinting, stamping, gelli plates
5. Paint with a variety of strokes
6. Paint patterns
7. Push and scrape the paint around with a credit card
8. Press rubber stamps, cookie cutters, potato mashers, etc.
9. Sponge paint
10. Crayon resist with watercolor paint

Three ways to play with painted paper inside the Schoolhouse Art Studio:

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Scraping, splattering, and gluing,

P.S. Here are 3 more ways TinkerLab can inspire and support your creativity journey:

1. Bring creativity to your classroom with Art Around the Year
2. Explore your creative potential by downloading the May Sketchbook Challenge
3. Break through artist blocks with Art Prompt Cards that spark creativity and inspiration