Here’s a list of cool Halloween art ideas, including pumpkins, bats, cats, witches, monsters, spiderwebs, silhouettes, and more!
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.
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!
First, gather your favorite Halloween art project ideas in this round-up of cool Halloween arts and crafts for kids. 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 that you enjoy this list of spooky and cute Halloween arts and crafts for toddlers and up. Invite children from toddlers to teens to get creative with this fun collection of Halloween artwork that includes pumpkins, bats, cats, witches, monsters, spiderwebs, and more!
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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
- 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 any of 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
- Glue and Salt Spider Web Art | Kitchen Table Classroom for Teach Beside Me
Related: Giant Stick Spider Web Halloween Decoration
Halloween Handprint Art Ideas
Here’s a cute collection of Halloween Handprint Art perfect for young artists. Learn how to create these Halloween artwork masterpieces on “The Best Ideas for Kids” Blog.
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Easy Halloween Silhouette Art Projects for Kids
Silhouette art is fun to create for Halloween. 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 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 | Arty Crafty Kids Blog
- Halloween Bat Silhouette Painting Craft | Original Art by Artsonia; Another Halloween bat silhouette art idea can be found HERE
- Halloween Silhouettes and Bat painting Ideas | Art Projects for Kids Blog
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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
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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
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More Easy Halloween Art Activities for Kids
Whiches, cats, and bats, oh my! Children are sure to love each of the Halloween art ideas for kids listed below.
- Oil Pastel Witch Hat Drawings | Make and Takes
- Spooky Cats | Krokotak
- Cool Halloween Art with 3D Bats | Projects with Kids Blog
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Halloween Artwork Inspiration for Kids
We hope that 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 have a 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
- 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.