Nocturnal Reverie to Creativity
Life of Pollock: Problem Finding in the Visual Arts (2–12)
Read about Pollock and his revolutionary contribution to painting. Next, read the letter from Pollock’s
father to the young Jackson. You may choose to compare Jackson Pollock’s techniques to Vincent Van
Gogh’s, for instance. Where did Pollock (and/or Van Gogh) find his ideas? Paint in honor of Pollock and
Van Gogh, or write a letter yourself (a manifesto, of sorts.) or a friend who needs encouragement to
create!
Resources:
A Beautiful 1928 Letter to 16-Year-Old Jackson Pollock from His Dad
By Maria Popova
http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/02/02/jackson-pollock-father-letter/
Gavin Christ
Student Painting: First Attempt, 2012
paint, 8 x 11 in.