Painted Star Eyes Pumpkin in Cream and Blue

From pumpkin to porch

1. 1

   Clean and dry

   Wipe the pumpkin down with a damp cloth and let it dry completely. If the rind has a waxy sheen, a quick pass with rubbing alcohol improves paint adhesion. Work on a covered surface to protect the table.

2. 2

   Sketch the layout

   Lightly pencil the positions of the two large star eyes, the curved smile beneath them, the two blue cheek circles, and the eight small star accents. Step back and assess the spacing before you open any paint.

3. 3

   Paint the cream star eyes

   Using a flat brush and opaque cream acrylic, paint each star eye with outline-first strokes, then fill the center. Apply two coats for solid coverage and let the first coat dry before applying the second.

4. 4

   Add the black smile and blue cheeks

   Paint the curved smile with a medium round brush loaded with matte black. While that dries, mix or use a ready-made cornflower or cobalt blue and paint the two cheek circles with a wide flat brush, letting them softly blend at the edges if desired.

5. 5

   Paint the small blue star accents

   Use a small round brush or liner brush to paint eight small five-point stars in the same blue, scattering them around the cheeks and lower forehead. Vary the sizes slightly to look natural rather than mechanical.

6. 6

   Seal and display

   Once fully dry, brush on a coat of matte varnish to protect the painted surface from moisture. Place the pumpkin where an exterior light or spotlight can hit the face directly. No candle or LED is needed since the design reads equally well unlit.

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