Learn how to paint a pumpkin on wood! This tutorial will show you how to add texture & lifelike details to your painted pumpkins.

Today, I’m going to show you how to paint a pumpkin on wood that looks super realistic.  This technique achieves texture and movement in the most imperfect way.  You’re going to love it!  Let’s get started.

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Learn how to paint a pumpkin on wood with this easy tutorial. You'll create realistic looking pumpkins with texture and dimension.

Supplies you’ll need to when painting a pumpkin on a wooden surface:

Learn how to paint a pumpkin on wood with this easy tutorial. You'll create realistic looking pumpkins with texture and dimension.

To begin, you’ll need a pumpkin cutout, your all over paint color and a squeegee.  I used the color Fluff from Dixie Belle Chalk Paint and a Small Squeegee from Chalk Couture.  The Pumpkin Cutout is from Twin Knobs Woodworks and can be purchase HERE.

Learn how to paint a pumpkin on wood with this easy tutorial. You'll create realistic looking pumpkins with texture and dimension.

Load your squeegee with the color Fluff and start painting the surface of the pumpkin.  I applied this layer of paint randomly with the squeegee to achieve texture.  If you prefer, you could use a paint brush for this coat instead of the squeegee.

Learn how to paint a pumpkin on wood with this easy tutorial. You'll create realistic looking pumpkins with texture and dimension.

Next, use the color French Linen to add light thin coats of detail to the pumpkin.  When adding details to a pumpkin, use “C” shaped motions to add accents that mimic the natural shape of a pumpkin.  This will make your finished product look more realistic.

Learn how to paint a pumpkin on wood with this easy tutorial. You'll create realistic looking pumpkins with texture and dimension.

Remember, this technique is not meant to be perfect and will achieve varying looks each time.

Learn how to paint a pumpkin on wood with this easy tutorial. You'll create realistic looking pumpkins with texture and dimension.

Finally, paint on the stem using the color Chocolate and a foam brush.

Learn how to paint a pumpkin on wood with this easy tutorial. You'll create realistic looking pumpkins with texture and dimension.

When painting the stem of a pumpkin, I like to add details onto the base of the stem to reflect the natural look of a pumpkin stem.

Learn how to paint a pumpkin on wood with this easy tutorial. You'll create realistic looking pumpkins with texture and dimension.

Next, let’s add a Chalk Couture Transfer!

Learn how to paint a pumpkin on wood with this easy tutorial. You'll create realistic looking pumpkins with texture and dimension.

For this project, I used the Exclusive October 2021 Club Couture Transfer from Chalk Couture.

Learn how to paint a pumpkin on wood with this easy tutorial. You'll create realistic looking pumpkins with texture and dimension.

When applying a Chalk Couture Transfer, you need to follow a few simple steps:

  • Apply the transfer to the surface.
  • Add a thin even layer of Chalkology Paste.  I used the color Black Velvet for this project.
  • Wipe away any excess paste.
  • Remove the transfer to reveal the final look!

Learn how to paint a pumpkin on wood with this easy tutorial. You'll create realistic looking pumpkins with texture and dimension.

To finish everything off, I added a coordinating bow.  You could also add some twine so that you can hang your piece on a door or wall.

Learn how to paint a pumpkin on wood with this easy tutorial. You'll create realistic looking pumpkins with texture and dimension.

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