Candy Corn Pumpkin 🎃

fall halloween pumpkin Oct 30, 2024
 

Get ready to create a one-of-a-kind, textured pumpkin masterpiece! In this tutorial, we’ll layer warm fall colors, add depth with shadowing, and bring everything together with unique details like wooden leaves, pinecones, candy corn, glass, and resin. This is the perfect fall pumpkin to add to your decor this season!

Let’s begin with a neutral background by applying a coat of white paint to the canvas. While it’s still wet, blend in Delta Shadow Gray, using the brush to pounce and press the paint for added texture. Then, use a heat tool to dry.

Grab your tracer, tape it to your canvas, place graphite paper underneath, and trace the pumpkin with a stylus.

Now, let’s bring the pumpkin to life! I’ll be using Spiced Pumpkin, Georgia Clay, Sunset Gold, and white paint, working one section at a time. Start by covering a section with Spiced Pumpkin. Then, with the backside of a palette knife, swipe on Georgia Clay along one side, Sunset Gold in the center,...

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Witch Pumpkin 🧙‍♀️

fall halloween pumpkin Oct 23, 2024
 

In this project, we'll create a whimsical witch's broomstick to add a magical touch to a pumpkin art piece. Using simple materials like raffia, twine, and a stick, along with some textured painting techniques, we'll create a fun and unique fall art piece. To top it off, we'll add reflective glass, seed beads, and resin for extra dimension and sparkle.

For this project, I'm making a witch's broomstick to add to my art piece. You can use a stick from your yard or grab one from a craft store (I used some from Hobby Lobby). Start by cutting a bunch of raffia to your desired length. Gather the raffia and secure the end with jute twine, tying it in a knot. Add a small dab of tacky glue to the knot, then continue wrapping the twine around it. Next, insert your stick into the raffia bundle and secure it with more twine, adding glue as needed to hold everything in place. I'll also swipe some gray and black paint along the handle. 

Now, let's move on to painting the background!...

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Pumpkin Head 🎃

halloween pumpkin Oct 16, 2024
 

I'm excited to welcome a special guest, Steve, as we team up to create a Halloween-inspired Pumpkin Head art piece! We'll guide you through each step, from blending the perfect background to adding character with highlights, shadows, and glass details that give it a unique pop. Whether you're decorating for Halloween or just love seasonal art, this project is a great way to get creative!

Begin by swirling white paint in the center of your canvas, moving outward in a circular motion until about 90% of the surface is covered. Then, switch to black paint, blending it in circular strokes from the edges toward the center, creating a gradient that’s darkest around the edges and lightens as it meets the white. Paint the sides of the canvas black for a seamless, finished look. Finally, use a heat tool to dry.

Grab your tracer, tape it to your canvas, place white graphite paper underneath, and use a stylus to trace your pumpkin head man.

Now, let's add a base coat to all of his...

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Haunted Campfire 👻

fall halloween Oct 02, 2024
 

Get ready to bring some spooky campfire magic to life! In this project, we’ll craft mini marshmallows from clay and create a glowing bonfire scene complete with a cute ghost. We'll paint flames and our ghost, add elements like sticks and rocks, and finish it off with glass, beads, and resin for sparkle. Perfect for all skill levels, this fun and festive project will leave you with a unique art piece, just in time for the spooky season!

For this art project, I'm crafting mini marshmallows using Crayola Model Magic. Start by pinching off a small amount of clay and rolling it into a ball to soften it. Then, shape it into a cylinder. Using a knife or scissors, cut the cylinder into small sections to form marshmallow-sized pieces. Gently roll and press each piece until it resembles a marshmallow. To add detail, use a toothpick to poke a hole in one end, and then place it on a small twig. Let the marshmallows harden for 24 hours. To finish, I'll use a blow torch to give them a...

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