How to Halloween Pumpkin Painting with Acrylic Paints

By Spramani Elaun

Happy Fall,

As an earth-friendly art teacher I love showing my students and guest different ways to paint.

It’s pretty common I paint on natural things in nature and even veggies!

So this year my kids and I decided to paint our pumpkins with our acrylic paint and some other accent materials rather than carving like usual.

I had so much fun doing this, we painted at the beach with good friends.

Here in San Diego we can still hang out at the beach without harsh weather in October.

What perfect activity for us So Cal sunset followers.

I made it really simple for my friends to paint.

Since I set up everywhere I go to paint with kids and my art classes I was in charge of bringing supplies.

So here is what I gathered for this fun Halloween activity.

If you want to know more about painting with kids and how to set-up check out my book “Kids Painting”.

Pumpkin Painting Supplies:

Kids Acrylic Paint – Safe, non toxic U.S. made just for kids!

Medium to small paint brushes

Jar of water

Napkins

Recycled paper to protect the beach picnic table

Extra fun accents – White glitter and adult grade gold paint.

Set up your supplies and be sure everyone can reach them and is comfortable.

This activity turned out to be very zen and relaxing for me.

Happy Halloween,

Spramani

Here are some links to more detailed blog post I’ve made for pumpkin painting if you need more directions.