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Alphabet Painting For Kids: Inspired

By Jasper Johns

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Jasper Johns is an American artist whose work is

associated with Abstract Expressionism, Neo-
Dada, and Pop Art. His artwork varies from
painting to sculpture as well as printmaking. He
was born in 1930 and is currently still living (so this
makes him a contemporary artist). In this alphabet
painting for kids art project, the alphabet, an
everyday subject matter, is the center of attention.
Jasper John’s artwork titled, Alphabet, 1959, is the
inspiration.

Jasper Johns, Alphabet, 1959.

About Artist Jasper

Johns
Johns was born in Georgia and spent the early
years of his life in South Carolina. He was not
exposed to artists and art growing up but began
drawing when he was young. Jasper Johns wanted
to become an artist but didn’t really know what it
meant, just that it would be di"erent from how he
grew up.

He

spent a few semesters in college in South Carolina

before moving to New York City and studying at
Parsons School of Design in 1949. Jasper Johns
also served in the Korean War and was stationed
in Japan.

He is most famous for his work in the Neo-Dada

movement. Neo-Dada artists use found objects in
their work and practiced forms of collage. They
used everyday subject matter and emphasized the
performance or execution of their artwork more
than the importance of the subject matter itself.
Everyday objects and images now enter the world
of !ne art.

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Jasper John’s artwork regularly sells for millions of

dollars and is featured in many modern art
museums. At times, his work has held the record
for the most paid for artwork by a living artist!

His most well known pieces of art feature the

American #ag and other US-related subjects.
Johns has been acknowledged for his artwork by
receiving several awards of very high honors
including the 1990 National Medal of Arts and the
2011 Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Jasper John’s techniques of applying paint included

using encaustic (encaustic painting is a mixed
media technique that involves using heated
beeswax to which colored pigments have been
added) and plaster relief to add texture and depth
to his artwork.

John’s also worked as a sculptor, !rst making

sculptures in wax and then layering collaged
elements like newspaper and impressions of
everyday objects, etc. The !nal sculptures are cast
in bronze and John’s works the surface again
applying a patina.

Supplies needed
for this alphabet
painting for kids
art project are:
Acrylic Paint (primary colors, white, & black)
Palette for mixing paint
Paintbrushes
Canvas or Canvas Board (5 x 7)
Paper Letter (print or draw/cut out your own)
Clear tape (not pictured)

The !rst step is to cover the canvas with patches of

paint. Be creative and pick your own colors or use
Jasper John’s artwork for inspiration.

Allow the canvas to completely dry before the next

step.

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Next, take the letter of your choice, using one of

our many styles of printable alphabets! Apply a
couple of pieces of clear tape to the back to help
prevent the letter from slipping once we place it on
the canvas.

Apply the letter gently to the center of the canvas.

Next, apply another layer of paint to the painting

over the paper letter. The area underneath the
paper letter will remain the colors previously
painted.

Apply darker paint along some of the edges of the

letter to increase the contrast of the outline of the
letter. This will make the letter easier to read once
we remove the paper letter.

Allow the paint to dry completely.

CAREFULLY, remove the paper letter to reveal the

image of the letter in the painting!

Voila! A Jasper John’s, Alphabet inspired, painting!

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Crystal has worked in the arts

and taught drawing and painting
for over 25 years in Los Angeles.
She loves creating art, gardening,
planning fun art projects, and
enjoying creative adventures with her family. Find
out more at !neartmom.com.

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