Jack the Lad: A Pollock Page

Where Art Meets Chaos

Peeeee-ace, art fans! Welcome to this page all about the one and only Jackson Pollock. This guy was like the original abstract expressionist - he threw paint at a canvas and called it "art."

His unique style was all about dripping, splattering, and pouring paint everywhere. It's like he took a big ol' can of paint and just went to town. Some might say it's genius, others might say it's just a big ol' mess, but hey, that's art, right?

His Techniques:

  Dripping: The art of slowly pouring paint down the side of a canvas. 
    Read more about Dripping
  
  Splattering: The art of throwing paint at a canvas with reckless abandon. 
    Read more about Splattering
  
  Pouring: The art of just pouring paint all over the place because, why not? 
    Read more about Pouring
  
  

Fun Facts:

Pollock was like the original hipster - he wore a beret, he had a beard, and he thought he was above the art world.

• He was like, really into the whole "I'm a tortured artist" vibe
• He was married to a woman named Lee, but she didn't like his art
• He was all about the process, not the product (except when he needed to sell some art)

That's it for this page, folks! If you want to learn more about Pollock, read more about his bio or check out some gallery pieces!

Stay bold, stay bright, and stay weird, art fans!