Which tools did Jackson Pollock use instead of a traditional paintbrush?

To create his signature "drip and splash" works, Jackson Pollock abandoned the traditional paintbrush and easel. Instead, he laid his canvas directly on the floor and utilized various implements—including sticks and knives—to fling, dribble, or manipulate enamel house paint across the surface.1

By using these tools, Pollock was able to record the force and scope of his physical gestures, building up complex, layered patterns of color. In addition to these implements, he sometimes incorporated materials such as sand and glass into his work to achieve different textures. This radical approach allowed him to move around the canvas from every side, fully engaging with the painting process as a form of action painting.213