You don’t need to carve anything to make a cute Halloween or Fall-themed pumpkin.
A little paint, a brush, and an idea is enough.
These pumpkin painting ideas are fun to do on your own or with a friend.
Some are silly, some are spooky, and a few are just plain weird in a good way.
You can copy them exactly or change them up however you want.
No pressure to be perfect.
Just paint, chill, and see what happens.
Pumpkin Painting Ideas
1. Spider-Man Face + Web Design
You paint the pumpkin red, then add the black web lines all over.
Two big white eyes sit near the top.
It looks just like Spider-Man’s mask.
Easy to do and easy to recognize.
2. Pink Pumpkin + White Ghosts
Then you add tiny white ghosts floating around it.
Each ghost is simple, just eyes and a shape.
It’s cute without being too much.
3. Gru Face + Black Beret
Add his eyes, nose, and grumpy face with black and gray.
A small black beret sits on top.
It’s funny and easy to spot.
4. Cosmo + Wanda Pumpkins
You give them faces and little crowns.
A swirl on top for Cosmo’s hair, and big lashes for Wanda.
It’s fun if you like doing things in pairs.
5. Leopard Print Pumpkin
Then add big black spots with dark brown centers.
It looks like leopard print without much effort.
You don’t have to be exact, just fill the space.
6. Green Monster + Three Eyes
The stem gets painted pink like a funky little horn.
Give it a small mouth and some teeth.
It looks goofy on purpose.
7. Quilted Pattern + Smiley Face
Use soft colors like pastels or muted tones.
Add a simple smile and round eyes.
It feels soft and sweet, almost like a plush toy.
8. Pink Pumpkin + Ghost Face
Then paint on a black ghost face: big eyes and a little open mouth.
It’s spooky but still girly.
You don’t need to add much else.
9. Corpse Bride Face + Blue Hair
Add wide eyes, long lashes, and thin brows.
Her hair wraps around the sides in darker blue.
It looks sad but pretty.
10. Ghost + Glasses on Orange Pumpkin
Paint a simple white ghost on the front wearing big round glasses.
Add a little blush or freckles if you want.
It’s a ghost, but with nerd energy.
11. Poké Ball Pumpkin
Paint the top red and the bottom white.
Add a black band in the middle with a white circle.
You’ll know exactly what it is without saying a word.
12. Black Cat + Witch Hat
Add a paper or fabric witch hat on top.
Draw little whiskers on the front.
It feels classic and simple.
13. Orange + Grey Lines on White Base
Then add soft orange and gray lines across the surface.
Keep the lines even but don’t stress.
It looks clean and calm.
14. Pennywise Face + Red Lines
Add a red nose and yellow eyes.
If you want, paint the stem like his clown hair.
It’s creepy but not hard to do.
15. Purple Pumpkin + Pink Stars
Then paint on small white ghosts and pink stars.
The stem goes white to match.
It feels soft, like a Halloween version of a dream.
16. SpongeBob Face + Yellow Base
Add SpongeBob’s eyes, cheeks, and big toothy smile.
Keep it simple and cartoon-y.
If you want, paint the top like his shirt and tie.
17. Stitch Face + Big Eyes
Add his little nose and maybe some teeth.
Use black and white for the details.
It looks playful and bold.
18. Cactus + Flower Pot Base
Sit it inside a small plant pot.
If you want, add a pink flower on top.
It looks like a plant but feels like Halloween.
19. Black Sheep + Cotton Fur
Add two big googly eyes and paper ears.
It looks like a sheep staring at you.
It’s weird in the best way.
20. Disco Ball + Metallic Paint
Then add black grid lines to make it look like a disco ball.
The shine does the rest.
You don’t need lights, but it helps.
Conclusion
Painting pumpkins is way easier than carving, and you don’t need to clean out any guts.These ideas keep it low effort but still look good sitting on your desk, shelf, or front step.
Use what you have; even leftover paint or markers work.
The best ones are usually the ones you make up halfway through anyway.
So pick a vibe, grab a pumpkin, and start painting.
Whether you’re going for spooky, funny, or just “this looks kinda like a cactus,” it still counts.
That’s the whole point.
