Halloween Pumpkin Face Painting Tutorial

A classic, bright orange Jack-o'-lantern for Halloween.

The classic Jack-o'-lantern is a Halloween staple. It is incredibly fast, uses bright colors that kids love, and can be easily customized with different silly or scary faces.

Tutorial Overview

Halloween Pumpkin Face Painting Tutorial Step by Step Guide

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Sponge the Base

Using a sponge, create a large round orange circle on the cheek or forehead.

2

Add Highlights

Sponge a little bit of yellow in the center of the orange circle to give the pumpkin a glowing, 3D effect.

3

Paint the Stem

Using a round brush, paint a small green rectangular stem at the top center of the pumpkin.

4

Draw the Outline

With black paint and a fine brush, outline the pumpkin and add curved vertical lines to create the pumpkin's ridges.

5

Paint the Face

Paint two black triangles for eyes, a small triangle for a nose, and a classic jagged mouth.

6

Add Vines

Use your green paint to add a few curly vines extending from the stem.

7

Final Sparkle

Finish with white highlight lines along the left side of the ridges to make the design pop.

Safety & Skin Care

  • Always use professional, cosmetic-grade, water-activated face paints.

Design Information

Difficulty Easy
Avg. Time 5 mins
Age Range 2+
Best For
Halloween Parties Trick-or-Treating Fall Festivals
Tools Required
  • Round brush #3
  • Flat brush #6
  • Sponge
Color Palette
Orange
Yellow
Black
Green
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Available for parties across the Triangle.