Green Dinosaur and Cream Eggs Painted Pumpkin

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Clean and dry the pumpkin

   Wipe the pumpkin with a lightly damp cloth and let it air-dry for 15 minutes. Dirt or moisture on the rind will prevent the acrylic from bonding evenly. Choose the flattest face of the pumpkin for the design.

2. 2

   Sketch the layout

   Use a soft pencil to draw the dinosaur silhouette slightly left of center and sketch the egg ovals to the right side. Keep the dinosaur body broad so young painters have room to fill it in. Round pencil strokes are easier to follow with a brush than sharp angles.

3. 3

   Paint the green dinosaur body

   Load a flat brush with green acrylic and fill in the dinosaur silhouette using steady strokes. Apply two thin coats rather than one thick coat to avoid drips. Let the first coat dry for 10 to 15 minutes before applying the second. Add small triangles along the back for spines if desired.

4. 4

   Paint the cream eggs

   Once the green body is fully dry, paint the egg ovals in cream or off-white acrylic. A round brush gives cleaner oval edges than a flat brush. Two coats over the orange rind will provide good opacity. Add small green dots or lines on the eggs for a spotted pattern if the child would like.

5. 5

   Add finishing details and seal

   Use a fine brush to add a small white eye highlight on the dinosaur, a black pupil, and any simple outline touches. When all paint is dry, spray a coat of clear acrylic sealer to protect the finish. Allow the sealer to dry fully before moving the pumpkin.

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