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As Halloween draws near, spooky decor might be on your mind. Jack-o’-lanterns are one of the most common—and beloved—pieces of Halloween furnishings. But, let’s face it: pumpkin carving can be a challenge. From cleaning out the seeds to using sharp utensils, there are a few reasons to avoid the activity. But if you’re still wanting to decorate a gourd to beautify your porch, there’s a creative alternative: painted pumpkins.
For pumpkin painting, you’ll only need a few supplies to get started. Beyond the pumpkin, you’ll want to grab your favorite set of paintbrushes, acrylic paints, paint pens, and a paint palette. Then, think of the orange gourd as your blank canvas for all kinds of artwork. You could skew traditional and paint a face onto the pumpkin that’s akin to carving a Jack-o’-lantern. You could find inspiration in nature by painting leaves, flowers, or even the night sky. Or, you could go abstract. Elspeth McLean, for instance, painted in a pumpkin in the style of artist Yayoi Kusama and decorated the surface with many tiny dots. Whatever route you choose, have fun with it.
Need some help getting started? Scroll down for creative and easy halloween pumpkin painting ideas.
Want to decorate for Halloween but don't want to carve a pumpkin? Try one of these pumpkin painting ideas!
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The article discusses the idea of using painted pumpkins as an alternative to traditional pumpkin carving for Halloween decorations. It suggests that painting pumpkins can be a creative and fun way to decorate your porch. The article mentions that you will need a few supplies to get started, including paintbrushes, acrylic paints, paint pens, and a paint palette. It suggests treating the orange gourd as a blank canvas and using various artistic techniques to create different designs on the pumpkins.
The article also provides visual examples of painted pumpkins from Instagram posts, showcasing different ideas and styles for Halloween pumpkin painting.
While the article focuses on the creative aspect of pumpkin painting, it doesn't provide specific instructions or tutorials on how to paint pumpkins. If you're interested in learning more about pumpkin painting techniques or looking for step-by-step instructions, I recommend searching for tutorials or guides specifically dedicated to pumpkin painting.
