Fingerpaint From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Fingerpaint is a kind of paint intended, as the name suggests, to be applied with the fingers; it typically comes in pots and is used by small children, though it has very occasionally been used by adults either to teach art to children, or for their own independent use (As in Farrah Fawcett's failed attempt at a come-back in her pay-per-view special).
Technique Although the name implies that the paint is applied with the fingers, expert use of this medium makes use of the hands and lower arms too. Use of the entire arm smooths the paint on the paper prior to more detailed modeling with the fingers and other parts of the hand. Sometimes sponges, cloth, and other tools are used to obtain a specific texture. Rather elaborate and detailed works of art can be obtained by a serious artist. Materials Fingerpaint is non-toxic, and is usually sold in packages of six bright colors. The paints can also be prepared from non-toxic household products. Fingerpaints are often used on a paper specifically produced for the purpose.
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