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How To Paint Pumpkins

September 24, 2010 By Colleen Jorgenson 11 Comments

how to paint pumpkin
This is a really simple method to paint a pumpkin for Fall. You can paint them on canvas, watercolor paper, wood, or fabric. It will work for all of them. 

how to paint pumpkin A

Basecoat the first layer with Orange. I started on one side, then painted next to it, then moved to the other side and finished in the middle.

how to paint pumpkin B

You’ll probably need two basecoats. If you follow the original pattern of the other edges and move inward, you’ll keep the basic shape of your pumpkin. 

how to paint pumpkin C

Apply shading with Burnt Umber. Or any brown will do, actually. You just need one coat. Paint it on the outside of each curve. 

how to paint pumpkin D

Next, add highlighting with Yellow. Apply it on the inside edge of the curves – on the edge next to where you painted the shading.

how to paint pumpkin E

Then take your basecoat color – Orange – and apply it all over the pumpkins. One coat should do it. The highlighting and shading will still peek through. 

how to paint pumpkin F

With Green, paint the stem. Add a little curve to the stem, just for fun. 

how to paint pumpkin G

Now take Yellow and add some lines. This highlighting will add the ridges that pumpkin stems have. 

how to paint pumpkin H

Finally, topcoat the stem with Green. You’ll still see the yellow ridges, but they’ll look blended.

There you go! Super simple pumpkins! You can turn them into jack-o-lanterns, if you want. Or just leave them as is. Maybe add some fall leaves to your painting, or grapes, apples . . . well, you get the idea.

Colleen

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Filed Under: Halloween, Highlighting, holiday crafts, How To & PIY, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces, Shading, Tutorials

Comments

  1. Regina says

    August 11, 2010 at 3:04 pm

    Great TUT sweetie!! So love that it’s getting close to “pumpkin” time.

    Hugs,
    Regi

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  2. Ann @ makethebestofthings says

    August 11, 2010 at 3:10 pm

    Love pumpkins, they are just so colorful and lush, is that the word? A big pile o’ pumpkins in the fall always cheers me up. Thanks for the how tos, very good info.

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  3. Corrina says

    August 11, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    I am already in the mood for fall. Thanks for the cute pumpkins.

    Reply
  4. MessyMissy says

    August 12, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial. You always make it look so EASY!!!

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  5. Lisa says

    September 24, 2010 at 3:12 pm

    very pretty! You’re a very talented painter!

    Reply
  6. Lu says

    September 24, 2010 at 6:17 pm

    Even with your easy tutorial, I lack the skills to paint like this! Skills and patience both. But I am interested in your feng shui. I’m a follower now so that I can hopefully learn a little more about that. And maybe gain some patience enough to try painting too. You’re a wonderful artist!

    Happy Friday! Stopping by from New Friend Friday.

    Lorene
    just Lu

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  7. Lindy says

    September 24, 2010 at 11:08 pm

    Great tutorial for you oh so cute pumpkins! And, BTW, that’s for the info on Zazzle – I have to check it out!

    Reply
  8. Green Willow Pond says

    September 25, 2010 at 11:55 pm

    You are a very talented painter. The pumpkins are so cute. Well put together tutorial too.

    Reply
  9. Jerri says

    September 30, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    Lovely painting! So cute for Halloween!

    Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites!

    Reply
  10. KAT says

    September 21, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    OOOOOooooo,.. I love this !
    = ) I’ll make one for a Fall decor piece !
    KAT love your blog !

    Reply
  11. Marry opp says

    September 5, 2016 at 10:17 am

    Hi! Thank you for this tutorial . I can’t wait to try it . It’s the best one I’ve found and So cute! Did you let the paint dry in between the first and second coats of paint and in between adding the shade and highlights or is it all wet on wet painting? Also , what type of paint can I use ? Is acrylic ok? Can’t wait to get started but I have little money for buying canvases so I’m hoping I don’t mess up lol.

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