…just painting in the rain. What a glorious feeling, I’m happy again.

Trail report

There are two ways to play this game: painting with the rain or painting in the rain. You choose. Or, go a little wild and try both. I dare you.

In your pack

Rain
Muddy puddle
Painting paper (watercolor paper works well)
Watercolor paints
Paintbrush

Getting there

Painting in the rain: Next time it rains (or better yet, drizzles), grab a piece of thick paper and a couple paintbrushes. Sit next to a puddle and use the muddy water as paint. Paint a scene or an abstract design. When you’re done, let your muddy masterpiece dry out inside.

Painting in the rain: While still inside, create a lovely watercolor painting. Or an ugly one, whatever strikes your fancy. Take the painting outside and let the rain mix and spread the colors. Depending on how heavy the rain is and how long you hold your painting under the dripping sky, your colors may spread a little or a lot. Try a few seconds at first and then add more time as desired.

Taking it farther

If it is raining too hard to paint outside, collect puddle water in containers and paint indoors.

Use sidewalk chalk and draw up a storm on the driveway or sidewalk. If it isn’t raining, dip the chalk in a puddle for a whole new chalking experience.

Originally posted at YourWildChild.