Last weekend Benjamin and I went on a tour of the Pollock Krasner property. It is located in Springs, NY right on the Acabonac Harbor which is the northeast section of East Hampton. It is where Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner lived and where Jackson Pollock did most of his work. It is a gorgeous setting and the best part is you get to go into his actual studio where the restored floor is like one of his incredible drip paintings and in it you can see elements of his major works (and his footprint in the paint).

The highlight of the visit was making an actual drip painting. The kids got a small canvas, lots of colors of tempera paint plus sticks, twigs, and turkey basters to make their own works of art. It was a blast. Benjamin, who isn’t usually interested in art projects, was one of the last kids to leave. His masterpiece is now in our den.

If you plan to be out in the Hamptons, this visit is a must-do. There are workshops available on Friday and Saturday mornings. For more information call 631.324.4929 or visit their website. The Pollock Krasner house is located at 830 Springs Fireplace Road.

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