Subjects in the Collection
Pumpkins and Jack-o'-Lanterns
The most ordered design. Large orange areas and a dark background, with the carved face as the focal point.
Haunted Houses
Silhouettes, lit windows and bare trees. These need 40x50 cm or larger to keep the windows legible.
Black Cats and Owls
Simple shapes against a dark ground. Fast to paint and effective at 30x40 cm.
Skeletons and Witches
High contrast, graphic shapes. These convert accurately, and the costumes need 50x60 cm where the detail reads.
Painting Dark Backgrounds
Two Thin Coats
Black and deep purple streak badly in one heavy coat. Two thin passes produce an even surface, and the numbers stay faintly visible through the first.
Let It Dry Before Accents
Lit windows and candle flames go on after the dark base is fully dry, or the bright colour mixes with it.
Lighting and Glow
Lit Windows
The focal point of a haunted house. Use the brightest colour in the palette with a small brush.
Candle Flames and Fog
A flame is a small warm shape with a soft edge, painted last. Fog is a dry brush dragged across the boundary, not a wash.
Sizes and Display
20x30 and 30x40 cm
A pumpkin or a cat, and the standard party or gift sizes. Four to eight hours at the smaller canvas.
40x50 cm and Above
Haunted houses and scenes with several elements. These need a start in September if the piece is to hang by October.
Storage
Four to six weeks of display. Store flat or rolled face out, and label the frame so it can be found next year.
Where to Go Next
For Younger Painters
Friendly pumpkins and cartoon cats sit in the children's collection.
For Other Seasonal Designs
Christmas follows the same buying logic, and the Christmas collection covers the finish-by dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I order for Halloween?
By late September for a 30x40 cm kit, and by early September for anything larger.
Are the designs too dark to see the numbers?
The legend is printed in contrasting ink, and a task lamp solves the rest.
Do you have matching kids' designs?
Yes, in the children's collection.
Which design finishes fastest?
A single pumpkin, because most of the canvas is one dark colour.
Will the orange paint cover in one coat?
Usually yes. Oranges are more opaque than blacks and purples.
