At our summer art camp, we had a blast learning a new and fun painting technique—Squeegee Painting! This time, we used the technique to create colorful cats. The best part? This is an easy project that can be done anytime, not just at art camp!
What is Squeegee Painting? Squeegee painting is all about spreading paint in creative ways using a simple tool—a squeegee! It’s like using a giant windshield wiper to swipe colors across the paper. The process is quick, fun, and full of surprises.
How We Did It First, we picked out bright paint colors and squirted small blobs onto our paper in different places. Next, we took a squeegee (you could also use an old credit card or a piece of cardboard) and dragged it across the paint, spreading it in all directions. The colors mixed and made interesting patterns that looked like the fur of a playful cat!
Once the paint was dry, we added details to turn our swirls and streaks into cats. We waited until the end to add things like eyes, whiskers, tails, and little paws, making each cat unique and full of personality.
What We Learned After we finished, we had an impromptu critique with each other. We talked about what we liked in this process, what surprised us while painting with squeegees, and how the process worked for everyone. Some students found the squeegee moved the paint just the way they wanted, while others discovered happy accidents that made their art even cooler. We also discussed how patience was key—waiting to add the details at the end made our cats come to life in the best way!
A Lesson for Any Time This project was a huge hit at camp, but it’s something you can do anytime, whether at home, in class, or even on a rainy day. Squeegee painting lets you experiment with colors and techniques, all while having fun and letting your creativity flow.
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