Water Gun Painting With The 2 Soul Sisters Summer Art Camp

"Water Gun Painting" - say what? It was an exciting and creative activity for the 2 Soul Sisters Summer Art Camp and we have the photos to prove it, especially focusing on warm and cool colors. Here's how you can organize this activity:

Materials Needed:

• Water guns (clean, unused)
• Washable tempera or acrylic paint in warm colors (red, orange, yellow) and cool colors (blue, green, purple)
• Large sheets of white paper or canvas
• We used the parking lot and were glad to see the rain come after this lesson to wash the mess all away 😉
• Water
• Protective gear (aprons or old clothes)…or no shoes!
• Outdoor space or an area suitable for painting

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Painting Area:
• Set up an outdoor painting area with enough space for the campers to move around freely.
• Lay out the large sheets of white paper or canvas on easels or on the ground, securing them to prevent movement.
2. Prepare the Water Guns:
• Fill the water guns with a mixture of water and washable tempera or acrylic paint. Use warm colors (red, orange, yellow) for some water guns and cool colors (blue, green, purple) for others.
• Ensure the paint is diluted enough for easy spraying but concentrated enough for vibrant colors.
3. Introduce Warm and Cool Colors:
• Begin the activity by explaining the concept of warm and cool colors to the campers. Show examples and discuss the feelings or associations typically linked with each color group.
4. Water Gun Painting:
• Instruct the campers to aim and spray the water guns onto the white paper or canvas, using the warm-colored water guns in one section and the cool-colored ones in another.
• Encourage them to experiment with different spraying techniques, angles, and distances to create various patterns and effects.
5. Exploration and Creativity:
• Allow the campers to freely explore the combination of warm and cool colors, blending them or keeping them separate to create visually appealing artworks.
• Encourage them to observe how the colors interact when sprayed next to each other.
6. Artistic Expression:
• Let the campers express their creativity by creating abstract art or specific shapes using the water guns. They can make landscapes, abstract designs, or any other imaginative creations.
7. Clean-Up and Display:
• Once finished, allow the artworks to dry thoroughly.
• Display the finished pieces around the camp area or hold an art exhibition at the camp showcasing the colorful water gun paintings.

See the photos below:

Of course, we remembered to emphasize the importance of creativity and fun during this activity, allowing campers the freedom to explore and experiment with colors while enjoying the process of creating their vibrant masterpieces! We then used each of these painting for the other lessons that we had planned. Stay tuned of the links on those lessons.

1969 and 1965 (this was her idea....me oh my oh!)