American artist Roy Lichtenstein loved to use ideas from comic books. Combine bright colors and a ghostly comic book element to create your own fun Halloween pop art inspired by the famous artist! A Halloween art project is a great way to explore art with kiddos of all ages this season. All you need are colored markers, and our free printable Halloween pop art templates!
Who is Roy Lichtenstein?
Famous American artist, Roy Lichtenstein is known for his use of cartoon strips from American comic books, that were very popular in the 1950s.
Lichtenstein admired the skill of the comic book artist, who could create complicated stories of love and war in cartoon form.
Along with other great artists like Andy Warhol, Lichtenstein became a leading figure in the pop art movement.
Check out our list of easy Pop art projects for kids!
Pop art includes designs and styles taken from popular culture, such as advertising and comic books. Pop artists focused on color, lines, and dots, often using new techniques, such as screen printing.
Make your own comic strip-inspired…
Create your own Halloween pop art below with our free printable art activity. All you need are a few simple supplies to get started!
Why Study Famous Artists?
Studying the artwork of the masters not only influences your artistic style but even improves your skills and decisions when creating your own original work.
It is great for kids to be exposed to different styles of art, experiment with different mediums, and techniques through our famous artist art projects.
Kids may even find an artist or artists whose work they really like and will inspire them to do more of their own artwork.
Why is learning about art from the past important?
- Kids who are exposed to art have an appreciation for beauty!
- Kids who study art history feel a connection to the past!
- Art discussions develop critical thinking skills!
- Kids who study art learn about diversity at a young age!
- Art history can inspire curiosity!
Helpful Art Resources To Get You Started
Here are a few resources to help you introduce art more effectively to your kids or students and feel confident when presenting materials. You’ll find helpful free printables throughout.
- Free Color Mixing Mini Pack
- Getting Started with Process Art
- Preschool Art Projects
- How to Make Paint
- Easy Painting Ideas For Kids
- Free Art Challenges
- Pop Art Ideas
- What Are The 7 Elements Of Art?
- STEAM Activities (Science + Art)
Get your FREE printable Halloween Pop Art project!
Boo Who Art Activity
Supplies:
- Pumpkin and Star templates
- Black paper
- Markers
- Scissors
- Glue stick
Instructions:
STEP 1: Print the templates.
STEP 2: Color the templates. Then cut them out.
STEP 3: Glue the shapes onto the black paper. Overlap the shapes, and then place the word on top of the shapes for a Lichtenstein inspired piece.
More Spooky Halloween Art Projects For Kids
Check out our list of Halloween art and craft projects, or try one of these ideas below…
- Make scary Picasso Pumpkins
- Try a layered 3-D Halloween papercraft
- Create a Halloween scary night painting
- Kandinsky Halloween watercolor painting
More Fun Halloween Activities
- Halloween Slime
- Halloween Board Games
- Halloween Science Experiments
- Halloween Candy Activities
- Halloween Sensory Activities
Printable Halloween Art Project Pack
Everything you need is included in this Fall Art Project Pack. Just add art supplies! Perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy with a variety of techniques. Whether in the classroom, at home, or with groups, there is a fantastic variety of art activities to try!
Find all the instructions and templates necessary for over 40 art projects this Fall.
Apples, pumpkins, leaves, Halloween, and Thanksgiving!
Explore process art, STEAM, and even famous artists with these very doable art activities that won’t break the budget or the time you have available!
