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 technique can you use to help fill in the texture of the plaster with acrylic paint?

Who is the artist that inspired the dot patterns for decorating the pumpkins?