If you’re looking for new painting ideas for kids, here are seven that you may not have tried yet. Each involves little more than paint and paper, but all are fun and unique!
Updated January 2023
We love painting, but sometimes it can feel like we do the same old painting activities over and over again. So here are 7 new painting ideas to try!
And if you are looking for recommendations on what paint to use, check out our post on the best paints for kids. As well as the best paper for kids’ art.
Painting Ideas for Kids
1. Spin Painting
All you need is paint, circular paper and a salad spinner for this super-fun action art activity.
2. Drip Painting
Explore gravity in art with this easy and fun art activity that results in unique artworks every time.
3. Blot Art
Also known as blotto painting, smush painting, or squish painting. No matter what you call it, though, it’s a super fun art activity.
4. Pointillism Art with Cotton Swabs
Q-tip painting and pointillism is an easy art project you can set up quickly. It can also be used to learn about Seurat and impressionism.
5. Blow Painting with Straws
Simple, yet lots of fun for kids of all ages. Use a straw to blow liquid paint around on the paper, creating interesting designs.
6. Splatter Painting
Splatter painting is a favorite messy art activity for kids of all ages!
7. Rainbows Scrape Painting
Scraper art is a fun, process art activity for kids and can be used to create a variety of textures and looks, including scraper art rainbows.
More Painting Ideas for Kids
- The Best Paints for Kids
- 11 Amazing Painting Activities for Preschoolers
- Painting with Wheels
- Splat Painting: Easy and Fun Action Art for Children
- Painting for Kids at The Artful Parent
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