Plaster and Paint Pumpkin Part 3 - Paint

This video tutorial guides viewers through painting a pumpkin using acrylic paints. It begins with preparation steps, including building and covering the pumpkin with plaster cloth. The tutorial then covers applying a base coat, offering tips on using acrylic paint effectively. Viewers are advised to avoid painting the stem initially and to keep brushes in water to prevent damage. The video concludes with decorating the pumpkin using dot patterns inspired by Yayoi Kusama and finalizing the piece by painting the stem.

What is the first step before starting to paint the pumpkin?

• Building the pumpkin

• Applying a base coat

• Painting the stem

• Decorating with patterns

Why should you avoid painting the stem initially?

• It needs a different type of paint

• It dries faster than the rest

• It is used as a handle

• It should be painted first

What should you do if the acrylic paint dries quickly on the brush?

• Immediately place the brush in water

• Paint faster

• Use a different brush

• Add more paint

What is the inspiration for the dot patterns used in decorating the pumpkin?

• Yayoi Kusama

• Vincent van Gogh

• Claude Monet

• Pablo Picasso

When should you paint the stem of the pumpkin?

• Before sketching decoration ideas

• After decorating the pumpkin

• Before applying the base coat

• After the first layer of paint