Transform Your Camera Box with Jackson Pollock's Techniques for Creative Painting

nicolemartel6542
Apr 25
2 min read

Good morning, friends! I have been wanting to play with Mintay's Woodies...and thought I would grab a variety of Matte Shimmering Acrylics and just play... I got a little messy flinging paint around like I was Jackson Pollock, but it was so much fun!

Colorful camera sculpture with abstract patterns in blue, pink, and yellow on a white background. Whimsical and artistic design. — Image of Wooden Camera Box by Nicole

I must admit, this didn't turn out exactly as planned...but I still had fun getting messy. It's not my favorite, but I spent a lot of time on this piece so I decided to share how I created this project in hopes of inspiring you in some way.

Four-panel collage of a DIY wood kit construction. Includes glue, wooden pieces, and a partially painted white box on a crafting mat. — Image of Camera Box glued together with a layer of White Gesso and Florals Created Using Modeling Paste through a stencil

To begin, I glued the wooden pieces together and I used tape to hold it together until it was completely dry. Once the glue was completely dry, I added a coate of White Gesso. I let the White Gesso dry before I used a palette knife to pull the Modeling Paste through the stencil to create texture.

Wood crafting with layered discs, paint, and a brush. White and turquoise box with floral patterns. Jar of blue paint in a cardboard setup. — Image of Texture Created with Modeling Paste Through a Stencil

I used the Perfect Glaze Medium to glue the camera lens pieces together. Next, I sprayed glossy spray inside the box to add color. After that, I covered the front of the box using the Rainstorm Shimmering Matte Acrylics.

Blue and white painted boxes in a cardboard setting. Paint jars, brushes, and abstract designs in pink, yellow, and blue. Creative mood. — Image of Painted Box Using Shimmering Matte Acrylics

I let the Rainstorm Shimmering Matte Acrylics dry before using a tiny paint brush to paint the images using other colors in the shades of Peony, Ballet Slipper, Rain Slicker, Peacock Blue, and Mermaid Tail. I let it dry a bit before I used the paint brushes to fling all the colors all over the box to make it look more abstract similar to how Jackson Pollock creates his master pieces. This part got messy, but it was so much fun just playing...

Colorful camera-shaped holder with abstract patterns, containing a black and white Mead notebook. White background, playful vibe. — Completed Project Image by Nicole

As you can see, art isn't perfect, but the process of creating is invigorating. I enjoyed the process of this project even though it's not a favorite of mine and that's what matters. Thank you so much for visiting today!

Nicole