Dot Pumpkin Art (Free Pumpkin Template)

Grab the hole puncher and let’s get started with this fun and colorful pumpkin art project that also doubles as pointillism art! All you need is paper, our free printable pumpkin template, and an easy way to make little circles. Little fingers will test their fine motor skills in all sorts of ways as they punch and paste with this easy craft activity.

Explore Pumpkins For Fall Art

From September to November, we are all about pumpkins and finding new ways to explore STEM and now art!

I’m excited to share more art projects this season that pair with an interesting style of art! This pumpkin dot art project is all about pointillism. Although there’s a finished project to enjoy and display, this pumpkin craft is still all about creativity and uniqueness.

Plus, it’s pretty easy to make with younger kiddos as well as older kiddos and it’s also not that messy! Make multi-color fall favorites including apples and leaves too. This technique is versatile and easy to do!

What is Pointillism?

Pointillism is a fun art technique associated with the famous artist George Seurat. It involves using small dots to create areas of color that together form a whole pattern or picture.

It’s a fun technique for children to try especially because it’s easy to do and requires just a few simple materials.

How do you do pointillism? In our pumpkin dot art below the dots are created by with a hole puncher and craft paper. You could also do pointillism with paint and cotton swabs. Or how about pompoms?

Get Your FREE Printable Pumpkin Template!

Dot Pumpkin Art Project

Also, try pointillism art with our apple template or leaves template!

Supplies:

• Hole puncher or papercraft puncher
• Colored construction paper
• Printable pumpkin template

Tip: You can also use a cotton swab and paint, to create a similar look and explore pointillism like our turtle dot painting!

How To Make Pumpkin Dot Art

STEP 1: Punch away with your choice of fall colors!

Tip: This make take some time to get enough dots! Depending on the ages and abilities of the kiddos, you might want to start doing this before the project and store them in reusable containers.

Also, craft stores sell circular paper punches with larger diameters. This will make it easier for younger kiddos. Plus, you will complete the project faster.

STEP 2: Apply glue to your pumpkin and get started with arranging your circles. It’s really that simple!

STEP 3: When you are finished and the glue has dried, cut around your pumpkin outline if desired. Alternatively, you could also paint the background with watercolors for a fun mixed media project.

STEP 4: Optional! Mount your pumpkin pointillism project to a sheet of card stock or a sheet of heavyweight paper for display. You can even frame it!

Helpful Art Resources To Get You Started

Here are a few resources to help you introduce process art more effectively to your kiddos or students and feel confident when presenting materials. You’ll find helpful free printables throughout.

• Free Color Mixing Mini Pack
• Preschool Art Projects
• How to Make Paint
• Easy Painting Ideas For Kids
• Free Art Challenges
• The 7 Elements Of Art
• Outdoor Art Activities
• STEAM Activities (Science + Art)

More Fun Pumpkin Art Projects To Try

Click on each image below to enjoy pumpkin art and craft projects this season. Each pumpkin activity includes a free printable too! 

• Try mess-free pumpkin painting in a bag.
• Make pumpkin bubble wrap prints.
• Create texture art with yarn wrapped pumpkins.
• Enjoy mindful fall art with zentangle pumpkins.
• Try painting pumpkins with black glue.
• Create 3D paper pumpkins.
• Try Kusama pumpkin art.

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Explore Pumpkin Science Too!

Click on the images below for more pumpkin science experiments and STEM activities.

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