Picasso Pumpkins For Halloween

Some art projects are done with cardstock, construction paper or even canvas, this Halloween art project uses playdough! Explore the fun side of the famous artist, Pablo Picasso this fall by making Picasso Jack-O-lantern style pumpkins. A safer and cleaner alternative to carving pumpkins, these Cubist art pumpkins are easy and fun for kids of all ages to make this fall.

Explore Halloween Art With Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso was a painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain. He spent most of his adult life working as an artist in France, and died in 1973.

Picasso is one of the most important artists in modern art. During his career, he created more than 20,000 paintings, drawings, sculptures, and ceramics. He is famous for the variety of styles that he helped develop, such as cubism and collage.

Cubism refers to art where the subject is broken up into different sections. It is called cubism because the items represented in the artwork look they are made out of cubes and other geometric shapes.

Explore the fun side of Pablo Picasso this fall by creating your own Halloween pumpkins with playdough. Think about how to incorporate a bit of cubism into your design by using cubes and other geometric shapes.

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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.

How To Make Playdough

Of course, you can buy playdough to use for this Halloween art project! Or you can make your own!

Making playdough is not only a great way to save money, but it is also a fun indoor activity to do with the kids! Our favorite no cook playdough recipe is a great one to make! Or try one of these unique playdough recipes below:

Picasso Pumpkin Playdough

Supplies:

Playdough (orange and black)
Rolling pin (optional)
Plastic knife (optional)

Want to make your own playdough? Here is our readers’ favorite recipe – Quick No-Cook Playdough

Instructions:

STEP 1. Make up a batch of homemade playdough if using.

STEP 2. Make a pumpkin by forming the playdough into a ball and then rolling it flat.

To make a two sided face, place two balls side by side and roll into one.

STEP 3. Add fun facial features in the style of Picasso. Put eyes where the mouth should be, the mouth where the nose should be etc. Have fun with it! Think about what shapes you can use!

More Spooky Halloween Art Projects For Kids

Check out our list of Halloween art and craft projects, or try one of these ideas below…

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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.

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