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Galaxy Painting



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Galaxy Art

Explore the Milky Way galaxy with this mixed media art project for kids of all ages.

Source: Little Bins for Little Hands www.littlebinsforlittlehands.com/watercolor-galaxy/


Kit Includes:

  • satellite template

  • watercolor paper

  • watercolor set

  • white paint

  • large paintbrush


Items needed:

  • scissors

  • water

  • glue or tape


Instructions:

1. Cut out the satellite template and set aside.

2. Drip several colors of watercolor paint onto the watercolor paper.

3. Spread the paint around with the large paintbrush. Repeat with more drips.

4. After the last set of drips, add a handful of salt to the paint puddles and let dry.

5. Now splatter a few drops of white paint on top of your galaxy to add stars.

6. Glue or tape your satellite template on top of your galaxy painting. You're finished!



What is Mixed Media? Mixed media is a term used to describe artworks composed from a combination of different media or materials.

Source: www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/m/mixed-media

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