Some art projects are done with cardstock, construction paper, or even canvas. This Halloween art project uses playdough! This fall, explore the fun side of the famous artist Pablo Picasso by making Picasso Jack-O-Lantern-style pumpkins.
Picasso Pumpkin Playdough
let’s explore famous artists through playdough. You might also like Dali Dough!
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!
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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How To Make Playdough
Of course, you can buy playdough 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:
- Super Soft Playdough
- Kool-Aid Playdough
- Taste Safe Frosting Playdough
- Even MORE Homemade Playdough Recipes
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 a scary night painting
- Try a layered 3-D Halloween papercraft
- Make a spooky Bat marble painting
- Kandinsky Halloween watercolor painting
- Create your own version of The Scream
More Fun Halloween 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!
