A creative biography of an inventive painter that describes the unique process of Pollock’s painting and techniques. While some elements of the text are admittedly invented, the book captures the spirit of Pollock’s work and inspiration.

This is a simple, beautiful, fast-moving book which knits fact and fiction together to analyze 2 months of Pollock's life in which he created his cosmic painting, Number 1, 1950, or "Lavender Mist." This is an entertaining, dizzying, and original read. Inspirational in the classroom to do a class activity of 'splatter painting' or whole body painting, to discuss modern art, art theory, also opens doors for children who may not feel that they are 'good' at art. ( )

This is a short little book about the artist Jackson Pollock. This book talks about the different techniques that Jackson used in his drawings and illustrations. It's a good book that shows what a talented artist he was.
I read this book a while back for an art project I had to do at church and thought it was a cute book that tells about Jackson Pollock. I always use to think artists were weird, but realized that they just have their own way of doing things!
In the classroom I would have the students draw or paint pictures like Action Jackson and share them with other classes. I could also read other books about other artists and have he students compare and contrast the artists.

This book is a concise description of Jackson Pollock's artistic process. The language is clear and pace moves rapidly. The author has selected interesting and informative details to include. The illustrations are line drawings with watercolor, and capture the movement and energy of Pollock's artistic process. ( )

At the end of the school year I always have my first graders write letter about what they want to be when they grow up (and what they will need to learn to be ready). One year Evan, a remarkable first grade artist, wrote that he wanted to be Jackson Pollack when he grows up. This book is the reason why! Each year we play jazz, practice sitting, practice closing our eyes until pictures form, and practice being Jackson after reading this book. Students get to run around huge pieces of butcher block paper with a stick filled with paint (washable paint!) and shake paint unto the page. Then we roll up up our sleeves and use our fingers to make swirls and other fun shapes and effects. When the paint dries we look for things that will make us think or feel without feeling compelled to "understand" or explain the artwork, just like we do with good poetry. This is one of the books I always read to my students each year. It's wonderful (as are the other books by Greenberg and Jordan mentioned below). ( )