Here’s a list of cool Halloween art ideas, including pumpkins, bats, cats, witches, monsters, spiderwebs, silhouettes, and more! (First published September 13, 2017; this post is updated and republished to improve the content.)
Halloween artwork, such as the Halloween arts, crafts, and painting ideas found on this list, is an excellent source of inspiration for creating art at home or in the classroom. Invite children to get creative with this collection of fun Halloween art projects for kids from toddlers to teens!
The Halloween painting ideas listed here are fantastic art ideas for children of all ages–and adults, too! Encourage young artists to try these fun Halloween art projects or find inspiration to create their own Halloween arts and crafts! You may also enjoy this list of Fall Art Projects for Kids.
What are the benefits of making Halloween art?
Creating Halloween art with kids is a fun and educational activity offering numerous benefits. Making art can foster children’s creativity and imagination at home and in the classroom. It is also a great opportunity for kids to develop their fine motor skills as they cut, glue, and paint various spooky or whimsical designs.
Creating various Halloween art projects also encourages children from toddlers to teens to express themselves and think outside the box, boosting their self-esteem, confidence, and ability to self-regulate. You might also enjoy this list of Fall Art Projects and painting ideas for kids.
At home, collaborative art sessions can strengthen family bonds and create lasting memories. Whether painting smiling Jack O’ Lantern pumpkins, spooky Halloween cats, flying bats, or other festive Halloween-themed artwork, engaging in these artistic explorations is a wonderful way to spark the imagination and enjoy quality time together.
How do you make Halloween-themed art?
First, gather your favorite Halloween art project ideas from the cool Halloween arts and crafts list for kids below. Next, invite children to create any of these Halloween artwork ideas for fun or as a part of a Halloween-themed event. These Halloween painting ideas would make a great addition to any Halloween party at home or in the classroom.
We hope you enjoy these spooky and cute Halloween arts and crafts ideas for toddlers to teens. Invite kids to get creative at home or in the classroom with this fun collection of Halloween artwork that includes pumpkins, bats, cats, witches, monsters, spiderwebs, and more! You might also enjoy creating a Halloween Door Decor.
The Best Halloween Art Projects and Painting Ideas for Kids
This list of Halloween art projects for kids (and adults) has several types of easy Halloween art ideas: pumpkin, bat, cat, witch, monster, spider web, and Halloween silhouette painting ideas! You might also enjoy this list of autumn activities with a printable fall bucket list.
Halloween Pumpkin Painting Ideas and Art Activities
Children will love painting Halloween pumpkin art with this collection of Halloween art projects. Give any of the pumpkin painting ideas below a try!
- Halloween Pumpkin Salt Painting | Rhythms of Play
- Pumpkin Apple Stamps | Frugal Mom Eh!
- Chalk Stenciled Pumpkins | One Little Project
- Symmetrical Positive Negative Halloween Pumpkin | Art Projects for Kids Blog
- Yayoi Kusama Dotted Pumpkins for Kids | Art is Basic
- Harvest Pumpkin Watercolor Art | Rhythms of Play
For more pumpkin art ideas, look at this fun round-up of fall art projects for kids.
Spider Web Art Ideas
Creating spider web art is a fun Halloween project idea for kids and adults. Invite children to get creative with the spider web Halloween art ideas listed below.
- Spider Web Watercolor Resist Art | The Artful Parent for Lasso the Moon
- Drawing Spider Webs | Art Projects for Kids Blog
- Spider Web Art for Kids | Learn with Play at Home
- Watercolor Spider Web Art | Projects with Kids
- Glue and Salt Spider Web Art | Kitchen Table Classroom for Teach Beside Me
- Or, make a giant Spider Web Halloween Decoration or these Spider Magnets with our easy Halloween craft tutorials.
Halloween Handprint Art Ideas
Here’s a cute collection of Halloween handprint art ideas perfect for young artists. Learn how to create these Halloween artwork masterpieces by The Best Ideas for Kids–> HERE.
Related: Christmas Handprint Art
Easy Halloween Silhouette Art Projects for Kids
Silhouette art is a great art project idea for Halloween because silhouette art can add a spooktacular effect to simple Halloween-themed shapes and characters such as cats, bats, witches, bare trees, and crooked houses. Try any of the easy Halloween artwork ideas listed below.
- Paper Plate Silhouettes – Fun Halloween Arts and Crafts | The Pinterested Parent
- Spooky House Silhouette Halloween Art Lesson | Art Teacher in LA
- Halloween Night Silhouette Art | That Artist Woman
- Owl in the Night Sky |Original Art by Plateau Art Studio – Video tutorial by Liz’s Early Learning Spot
- Silhouette Art Halloween Activities (Cat, Bat, Witch Hat, Ghost, House, Spider) | Arty Crafty Kids Blog
- Halloween Bat Silhouette Painting Craft | Original Art by Artsonia; Another spooktacular Halloween bat silhouette art idea can be found HERE
- Halloween Silhouettes and Bat Painting Ideas | Art Projects for Kids Blog
- Scarecrow Silhouette Painting | The Pinterested Parent
- Bare Tree Silhouette Watercolor Painting | Rhythms of Play (Paint a tree like the one in the photograph below with Halloween-themed watercolors of your choice.)
Spooky Halloween Tree Art Ideas for Kids
Here are a few spooky Halloween tree painting ideas for kids. Halloween Tree art project ideas are fun to paint at home or in the classroom during the cool autumn months before or after Halloween.
- Easy Spooky Trees for Halloween | Buggy and Buddy
- Spooky Circle Halloween Tree Art Project | Arty Crafty Kids
- Or, use your favorite seasonal colors to paint a spooky tree like the one in the photograph above with THIS art tutorial.
Related: Fall Tree Autumn Leaf Collage
Skeleton Halloween-Themed Artwork
Here’s a Halloween-themed art project that would work just as well for the Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos). Learn how to paint a skeleton and color it with the Halloween art tutorial below.
- Painted Skeletons Halloween Art | Art Teacher in LA
Monster Halloween Painting and Drawing Ideas
Try making monster Halloween art with children. These Halloween monster artwork ideas are fun for kids from toddlers to teens.
- Blowpaint Monsters | The Seasoned Mom
- Monster Blow Painting | Picklebums
- Friendly Monster Free Printable Card | Adventure in a Box
Related: Ghost Halloween Craft
More Easy Halloween Art Activities for Kids
Whiches, cats, and bats, oh my! Children will love the witch, cat, and bat Halloween art ideas for kids on the list below.
- Oil Pastel Witch Hat Drawings | Make and Takes
- Smokey Witch Cauldrons Halloween Art | The Pinterested Parent
- Spooky Cats | Krokotak
- Cool Halloween Art with 3D Bats | Projects with Kids Blog
Halloween Artwork Inspiration for Kids
We hope you have enjoyed this list of Halloween artwork ideas and drawing projects for kids. Getting creative with Halloween art activities like those found here is a great way to spend time connecting with children.
Try your hand at the fantastic Halloween arts and crafts for kids listed above, or find inspiration to create your own Halloween art projects for kids. Your children or students may also like this collection of Fall Art Projects, and don’t forget to look at our fall bucket list filled with the best fall activities for kids!
Learn More about Rhythms of Play HERE!
More Cool Halloween Arts and Crafts:
- Giant Stick Spider Web Halloween Decoration
- DIY Spider Egg Halloween Decoration
- Halloween Porch Decor
- 13 Healthy Treats and Fun Alternatives for Halloween
- Gorgeous Glowing Halloween Lanterns
- Tissue Paper Ghost Craft
- Glow in the Dark Halloween Pumpkin Sensory Bottle
- Spider Magnet Crafts and Halloween Decorations
- Halloween Spider Door Decor
- Glowing Ghost Halloween Sensory Bottle
Hi Nell,
Pinning, That was a great idea and a lot of inspiration thanks.
Thank you, Boyd! I’m so glad that you found some inspiration in this fun collection of Halloween art projects for kids!
Wow! This is such an amazing resource of Halloween art projects that I can use in the classroom with my art students. Thank you for putting it together!
You are very welcome, Anthony! I had a great time curating this list and each of the other art project round-ups that you can find on Rhythms of Play. 🙂
I would love the directions for the large black cat with the rainbow sky background. I can’t seem to locate them. Thank you very much for your amazing work! It is wonderful!
Hi Trish, the cat Halloween art project you are asking about is listed under the topic heading “Easy Halloween Silhouette Art Projects for Kids” As “Silhouette Art Halloween Activities” by Arty Crafty Kids Blog. Click through the link for the complete tutorial.