Today’s painting is such a fun one! I’m going to show you all how to make a trick or treat painting with a pumpkin and a crow. This one is so easy and fun to do!

The best time of year is finally here! Whether you are a paint party expert or someone who loves the spooky side of things, Halloween has arrived.

It’s officially time to get in the spirit and start decorating your house with ghosts and pumpkins. If you want a really fun, unique way to get into the spooky spirit – gather up a few friends and paint this trick or treat painting!

This post will show you how! We’ll be using simple acrylic paints so this project is perfect for beginners too! Let’s get started!

Make a Trick or Treat Painting

What better way to get in the spirit of Halloween than with a cute painting? I’ve created an easy-to-follow tutorial for how to paint your own trick or treat painting. Follow the steps below and see what you can create! 

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

To begin, choose a canvas size, style, and color scheme. You can follow along with what I did, or change things up!

I used a 14 x 14 square canvas for this painting.

Step 2: Paint the Background

I decided to use purple and some black for the background, then add that classic orange-yellow color scheme through the pumpkin and candy corn.

Step 3: Paint the Scene

I started by painting the pumpkin freehand, using white paint. Not a fan of freehand? No problem! I’m providing you with a free tracer that you can use to recreate this painting on your own.

Next, add the stem of the pumpkin in black paint. The bird outline is next, followed by the moon and a placeholder square where your trick or treat sign will go.

Step 4: Add More Color and Shading

Okay, y’all – don’t be intimidated by this part. I promise it’s FUN!

Use your paintbrush to add color to the trick or treat sign. Feel free to use whatever color you want! Add shading with red, and orange paint around the pumpkin, and shade the crow and other details too.

Step 5: Write Out ‘Trick or Treat’

Here’s where this painting gets its name…the trick or treat sign! You can also make it say “Happy Halloween” or even your last name if you desire.

Step 6: Hang and Admire

Now it’s time to show off your hard work!

This painting would look so cute on a kid’s bedroom wall, on your mantle, or even on your front porch where people can admire the trick or treat painting.

Watch the Video: How to Make a Trick or Treat Painting

If you are a visual learner like I am, watch my video tutorial! I’ll walk you through the entire process so you can learn how to paint this sign and teach others how to do the same!

Grab the Free Download

Before you tackle this painting, don’t forget to grab my freebie! I’m giving out the supply list, a tracer, and step by step directions for you to make this trick or treat painting with a pumpkin all by yourself.

Grab the free downloads here!

This is a sure hit, and one of my most popular paintings of all time!

Now that you know how to make a trick or treat painting, get out there and have some fun! By following the steps above, you’ll be able to create your own unique Halloween masterpiece in no time. Have fun and happy painting!

More Halloween Paintings:

• How to Paint a Candy Corn Halloween Sign
• Easy Halloween Sign with Vinyl Stencil
• Raven’s Hallow Pumpkin Painting