K–6Creative Studio
Abstract Art
Express without representation
QuincyBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 25–45 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Raya · Garfield
- Materials needed
- Mixed-Media Paper Pad (9x12 or larger)
- Basic Acrylic Paint Set (12+ colors)
- Palette Knife Set
Video resources
How To Make A Crazy Cool Abstract Design
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Watch on YouTube →Why this skill rocks
Forget drawing what things 'look like' – here, you get to paint your feelings and ideas with wild colors and shapes. It's totally freeing!
2034Where this could take you
In 2034, your unique art could be displayed all over Salt Lake City, inspiring Olympic visitors with your bold and colorful visions.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Mixed-Media Paper Pad (9x12 or larger)
RequiredHeavy paper (at least 90 lb) that handles acrylic, watercolor, and mixed techniques without warping. Essential for the mark-making and layering experiments in this quest.
Basic Acrylic Paint Set (12+ colors)
RequiredA starter set of acrylic paints with primary colors plus black and white. Acrylics dry fast, layer well, and clean up with water — ideal for abstract experimentation.
Palette Knife Set
Flexible metal palette knives let you scrape, drag, and texture paint in ways brushes cannot. Creates the bold, gestural marks that define a lot of abstract work.