How did Jackson Pollock create different textures in his paintings?

Jackson Pollock created distinct textures in his Abstract Expressionist works primarily through his innovative "drip and splash" technique. By abandoning traditional easels and brushes, he placed his canvas on the floor and used unconventional implements—such as sticks, knives, and other tools—to fling, dribble, and manipulate paint across the surface.12

He frequently utilized commercial enamel house paint, which provided greater fluidity than traditional artist paints. To further vary the tactile quality of his work, Pollock built up layer upon layer of color, incorporating long strokes, arcs, sharp drips, and thick blotches of enamel. Additionally, he sometimes introduced foreign materials, such as sand and glass, directly into his compositions to achieve specific textural effects.12