55 Cool Halloween Pumpkin Painting Ideas

cool halloween pumpkin painting ideas

Carving pumpkins for Halloween is a tradition but it features some disadvantages: your pumpkins will rot fast and start smelling, which means that you won’t be able to enjoy your decor for long, besides, carving maybe pretty hard. Painting a pumpkin is another cool solution to get lovely and long-lasting decor without applying much effort, in fact, you don’t have to be a painter to make some. Here are some ideas you may realize on your Halloween pumpkins this year, get inspired!

Galaxy And Celestial Pumpkins

Celestial and galaxy decor is extremely popular for parties and events today, and you can make such pumpkins for fall and Halloween. There are many tutorials that will tell you how to create that galaxy and constellation look, how to rock various colors and how to add light to the pumpkins, choose yours and repeat it!

Adorn your Halloween decor with a stunning galaxy pumpkin, featuring hues of blue, pink, grey, and purple. Add little white and silver stars and constellations to create a celestial masterpiece. Use a sponge to blend the colors seamlessly for a truly magical look.

Adorn your Halloween decor with a stunning galaxy pumpkin, featuring hues of blue, pink, grey, and purple. Add little white and silver stars and constellations to create a celestial masterpiece. Use a sponge to blend the colors seamlessly for a truly magical look.

A black Halloween pumpkin with little stars and a gold moon is a great solution for celestial decor.

A black Halloween pumpkin with little stars and a gold moon is a great solution for celestial decor.

A galaxy pumpkin is a trendy idea for those of your who enjoy celestial Halloween decor and want something special.

A galaxy pumpkin is a trendy idea for those of your who enjoy celestial Halloween decor and want something special.

Small black, blue and hot pink pumpkin with white spot stars, large stars and moons for Halloween decor.

Small black, blue and hot pink pumpkin with white spot stars, large stars and moons for Halloween decor.

Very pretty small pumpkins in blue, navy and white, with stars, moons and tiny sparkles are great for celestial Halloween parties.

Very pretty small pumpkins in blue, navy and white, with stars, moons and tiny sparkles are great for celestial Halloween parties.

Black, purple and gold galaxy-themed pumpkins are amazing for Halloween, bold, catchy and mysterious.

Black, purple and gold galaxy-themed pumpkins are amazing for Halloween, bold, catchy and mysterious.

A fabulous black, blue, grey, purple galaxy pumpkin with tiny white stars painted is amazing for Halloween decor.

A fabulous black, blue, grey, purple galaxy pumpkin with tiny white stars painted is amazing for Halloween decor.

Simple DIY black and white moon phase pumpkins are amazing for modern Halloween or fall decor, and they will be great for constellation decor.

Simple DIY black and white moon phase pumpkins are amazing for modern Halloween or fall decor, and they will be great for constellation decor.

Transform your space with a breathtaking arrangement of constellation pumpkins in deep black, rich purple, and vibrant blue. Highlight the designs with shimmering gold constellations for a dramatic effect. To ensure durability, use a sealant spray to protect your artwork.

Transform your space with a breathtaking arrangement of constellation pumpkins in deep black, rich purple, and vibrant blue. Highlight the designs with shimmering gold constellations for a dramatic effect. To ensure durability, use a sealant spray to protect your artwork.

Color Block And Ombre Pumpkins

Color block and ombre might be the easiest way to add some color to your decor and to make it without applying much effort. Choose your colors and apply them to the pumpkins adding gold glitter, rhinestone, sequins and other details that match your decor.

Make a display of cool black and white glitter pumpkins with vinyl letters - they are very easy to DIY.

Make a display of cool black and white glitter pumpkins with vinyl letters - they are very easy to DIY.

Hot pink color block and eye pumpkins can be made with paint and a sharpie easily for a modern Halloween party.

Hot pink color block and eye pumpkins can be made with paint and a sharpie easily for a modern Halloween party.

DIY ombre and color block pumpkins in the shades of pink are a great idea for a pink Halloween space.

DIY ombre and color block pumpkins in the shades of pink are a great idea for a pink Halloween space.

An arrangement of bold ombre pumpkins for Halloween and just for fall will give a touch of bright color and create a mood in the space.

An arrangement of bold ombre pumpkins for Halloween and just for fall will give a touch of bright color and create a mood in the space.

beautiful modern color block pumpkins in pastel and muted shades, with tags, are great for styling your space for fall and Halloween.

beautiful modern color block pumpkins in pastel and muted shades, with tags, are great for styling your space for fall and Halloween.

A modern color block pumpkin in hot pink and white, with black letters and numbers is a great idea for a modern Halloween party.

A modern color block pumpkin in hot pink and white, with black letters and numbers is a great idea for a modern Halloween party.

Classy and bold color block pumpkins can be used for both fall and Halloween decor if you love bright colors.

Classy and bold color block pumpkins can be used for both fall and Halloween decor if you love bright colors.

An oversized color block red and pink pumpkin with BOO letters is amazing for Halloween.

An oversized color block red and pink pumpkin with BOO letters is amazing for Halloween.

Modern color block Halloween pumpkins in white, pink, burgundy, gold and orange is a great idea for bold Halloween decor.

Modern color block Halloween pumpkins in white, pink, burgundy, gold and orange is a great idea for bold Halloween decor.

A beautiful pink and white donut-inspired pumpkin with confetti is a lovely idea for fall or Halloween decor.

A beautiful pink and white donut-inspired pumpkin with confetti is a lovely idea for fall or Halloween decor.

Painted Pumpkins With Letters

Another super easy to realize solution is a pumpkin with letters: all you need to do is to apply some stencil or just write those letters with a sharpie or paint. All the traditional Halloween quotes and words and some more badass stuff will do!

A matte black pumpkin with gold calligraphy letters made with a sharpie is a very easy and cool idea.

A matte black pumpkin with gold calligraphy letters made with a sharpie is a very easy and cool idea.

A modern white pumpkin with orange letters and numbers is a great idea for a modern Halloween, it's easy to craft.

A modern white pumpkin with orange letters and numbers is a great idea for a modern Halloween, it's easy to craft.

A pink pumpkin with ghosts, pumpkins, bats, witches' hats and brooms plus colorful letters is a cool solution.

A pink pumpkin with ghosts, pumpkins, bats, witches' hats and brooms plus colorful letters is a cool solution.

A super bright no carve popcorn pumpkin with real painted popcorn to add a whimsy touch to the decor.

A super bright no carve popcorn pumpkin with real painted popcorn to add a whimsy touch to the decor.

A very easy and cool Halloween pumpkin done with bright paints and letters can be easily repeated.

A very easy and cool Halloween pumpkin done with bright paints and letters can be easily repeated.

Black and gold pumpkins with number and letter stencils are cool and chic and are easy to realize for Halloween.

Black and gold pumpkins with number and letter stencils are cool and chic and are easy to realize for Halloween.

Super bright and colorful pumpkins in bold shades in pink, blue and orange are amazing for your retro Halloween party.

Super bright and colorful pumpkins in bold shades in pink, blue and orange are amazing for your retro Halloween party.

Other Painted Pumpkins

Try funny prints and patterns – ghosts, bats, spiders, witches and other stuff done in pastel colors, that will be super cute. Apply alcohol ink, gold splatters, create a marble effect – these are the easiest ways to add color, such pumpkins will look spectacular. Paint any pattern that you like, any image and piece that matches your party theme or that you just like. Get inspired!

A beautiful painted black Halloween pumpkin with flowers and ghosts is a cool and chic solution.

A beautiful painted black Halloween pumpkin with flowers and ghosts is a cool and chic solution.

A black and white painted pumpkin and a colorful one will be a nice idea for Halloween.

A black and white painted pumpkin and a colorful one will be a nice idea for Halloween.

A black pumpkin stenciled with bats is a great idea for a modern rustic party or for your porch and it's easy to make.

A black pumpkin stenciled with bats is a great idea for a modern rustic party or for your porch and it's easy to make.

A classic Jack Skellington pumpkin in black and white is easy to make with paint and maybe a sharpie.

A classic Jack Skellington pumpkin in black and white is easy to make with paint and maybe a sharpie.

A cute and funny little monster pumpkin made using paints is a lovely solution for Halloween.

A cute and funny little monster pumpkin made using paints is a lovely solution for Halloween.

A cute light pink pumpkin with painted cats, ghosts, pumpkins, spiders and a black bow on top is amazing for Halloween.

A cute light pink pumpkin with painted cats, ghosts, pumpkins, spiders and a black bow on top is amazing for Halloween.

A painted Halloween pumpkin with a moon and an owl is a cool and bold decoration, and you need only some paint.

A painted Halloween pumpkin with a moon and an owl is a cool and bold decoration, and you need only some paint.

A refined black floral pumpkin isn't a very easy craft but it looks very chic and will be great for Halloween.

A refined black floral pumpkin isn't a very easy craft but it looks very chic and will be great for Halloween.

A stylish black and white Halloween pumpkin with a face and a star-shaped tattoo done with decorative pins.

A stylish black and white Halloween pumpkin with a face and a star-shaped tattoo done with decorative pins.

An arrangement of amazing colorful painted pumpkins in various bright colors is inspiring, make some for Halloween.

An arrangement of amazing colorful painted pumpkins in various bright colors is inspiring, make some for Halloween.

An arrangement of beautiful pumpkins - a matte black one, patterns ones and a gorgeous sugar skull styled pumpkin to finish off.

An arrangement of beautiful pumpkins - a matte black one, patterns ones and a gorgeous sugar skull styled pumpkin to finish off.

An arrangement of cool blush and white pumpkins, with polka dots, ghosts and macrame is amazing.

An arrangement of cool blush and white pumpkins, with polka dots, ghosts and macrame is amazing.

An arrangement of painted pumpkins with bold boho flowers, cats, owls, ghosts and letters is a fun idea for fall or Halloween decor.

An arrangement of painted pumpkins with bold boho flowers, cats, owls, ghosts and letters is a fun idea for fall or Halloween decor.

Beautiful indgo blue marbled pumpkins are a catchy and chic idea for modern fall or Halloween decor.

Beautiful indgo blue marbled pumpkins are a catchy and chic idea for modern fall or Halloween decor.

Super bold and catchy alcohol ink pumpkins with gold splatters are great for both colorful fall and Halloween decor.

Super bold and catchy alcohol ink pumpkins with gold splatters are great for both colorful fall and Halloween decor.

Purple, pink, turquoise and neutral pumpkins with fun patterns on them are amazing for Halloween.

Purple, pink, turquoise and neutral pumpkins with fun patterns on them are amazing for Halloween.

Pretty terrazzo pumpkins will be a great out of the box addition to your fall or Halloween decor.

Pretty terrazzo pumpkins will be a great out of the box addition to your fall or Halloween decor.

Pastel and a black pumpkin with stars are great for fall and Halloween decor in soft shades.

Pastel and a black pumpkin with stars are great for fall and Halloween decor in soft shades.

Nightmare Before Christmas pumpkins will turn your space into Tim Burton inspired one and will add style to your Halloween party.

Nightmare Before Christmas pumpkins will turn your space into Tim Burton inspired one and will add style to your Halloween party.

Neon blue, green, orange, pink and yellow pumpkins with gold splatters are fantastic for Halloween decor.

Neon blue, green, orange, pink and yellow pumpkins with gold splatters are fantastic for Halloween decor.

Make some easy matte black pumpkins with ghosts for your kids' Halloween party.

Make some easy matte black pumpkins with ghosts for your kids' Halloween party.

Give your Halloween decor a big dose of glam with these no-carve copper foil pumpkins.

Give your Halloween decor a big dose of glam with these no-carve copper foil pumpkins.

eye-catchy tropical pumpkins with leaves and cacti are amazing to style your space for fall and Halloween.

eye-catchy tropical pumpkins with leaves and cacti are amazing to style your space for fall and Halloween.

Colorful splatter pumpkins are amazing for Halloween and just for fall decor, they can be your bold touch to the decor.

Colorful splatter pumpkins are amazing for Halloween and just for fall decor, they can be your bold touch to the decor.

Colorful painted pumpkins with patterns and flowers are great for gall and Halloween decor.

Colorful painted pumpkins with patterns and flowers are great for gall and Halloween decor.

Colorful and neon pumpkins with various decor and letters for a bright Halloween party.

Colorful and neon pumpkins with various decor and letters for a bright Halloween party.

Classy black and white checked and striped pumpkins are great for Halloween decor, they remind of Tim Burton movies.

Classy black and white checked and striped pumpkins are great for Halloween decor, they remind of Tim Burton movies.

Bold painted Halloween pumpkins are a super cool solution, and you don't have to be an artist to make them.

Bold painted Halloween pumpkins are a super cool solution, and you don't have to be an artist to make them.

Bold black, white and orange marble pumpkins are amazing for Halloween, they look extra bold and cool.

Bold black, white and orange marble pumpkins are amazing for Halloween, they look extra bold and cool.