So I am sharing what worked best for me after practicing a bit. Hopefully, you will find it helpful too.
Make Chic Halloween Art With The Hottest Thrift Store Ghost Trend
Transform your home into a haunted haven with the hottest thrift store ghost trend for Halloween art. Let me show you how to make your own!
Are you ready to jump on the spooky ghost painting trend that has gone crazy viral on on TikTok?
I am having way too much fun with this challenge and wanted to share my best painting tips so you can make your own ghostly art.
Keep reading to get the easy step-by-step tutorial.
Tips on Repurposing Old Paintings
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The first step is to run to your nearest Goodwill to find just the right thrift store painting.
There are a few things to look for.
- Try to find a canvas, rather than a print if you can. A canvas holds the paint better.
- Look for art work that already has a bit of a spooky look. For example, a landscape painting tends to work well, as you can paint ghosts in the trees. Look for scenes that are a bit gray and dark. Black and white paintings also work well.
- Stick with a budget. I’ve had great luck searching Goodwill paintings and never spend more than $10. You want this to be a fun way to repurpose old paintings and not stressful. Especially if you are a beginner painter, you don’t want to invest a ton of money.
- Don’t use Grandmas antiques! Before you paint over any art in your basement or attic, check to make sure it’s not valuable or sentimental. You never know what you may find.
This is the painting I picked up for $7 on #NationalThriftStoreDay:
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The first thing I thought of was painting ghosts sitting at the table.
I wasn’t worried about the pastel flowers because I knew I could paint them with deep reds and oranges for fall.
I also found a small canvas for $1 that I used on my first ghost painting that you can see here.
What Type of Paint is Needed?
Now that you have your painting, let’s talk about the type of paint you need to create a thrifted ghost painting.
Acrylic paint works great. You know I am a big fan of Dollar Tree crafts, but I don’t recommend using dollar store paint.
I do have some that I’ve used with my nieces and it is very runny and doesn’t have the best coverage.
Plus, you can buy the 2 0z acrylic paints at Michaels, JoAnn Fabric and Crafts or Walmart for about $1-2 depending on the brand.
It helps to stock up when it is on sale. I’m a big fan of DecoArt products. Full disclosure, I am a Brand Ambassador for DecoArt, but I have been using their products for many years-long before blogging.
I’ll link the exact colors I used below:
Supplies Used For Easy Ghost Painting
- DecoArt Enchanted – or any classic farmhouse black paint
- DecoArt Anchor Gray – or similar gray paint
- DecoArt Snow White – or pure white acrylic paint
- DecoArt Lantern Orange – or classic orange paint
- DecoArt Canary Yellow – or bright yellow
- DecoArt Paprika – or deep rust
- DecoArt Scarlet – deep burgundy
- Assorted Paint Brush Set – be sure to get a set for beginner painting and drawing
- Kitchen sponge
- Paper Towels
- Foam Brush – if you are going to paint the frame
Haunted House Paint and Sip at Roadhouse Cinemas Tucson
It’s time for a fun-filled Haunted House paint night at Roadhouse Cinemas Tucson! Jessi will guide you throughout the entire three hours to help you recreate this spooky Halloween painting. No experience is necessary and all art supplies are provided, including a 16×20” canvas which is yours to take home following the beginner-friendly paint lesson. Roadhouse Cinemas offers happy hour discounts from 3PM to close on paint nights. Try their specialty cocktails, tasty appetizers, and mouth-watering entrees (available for purchase during the event)! View menu here. This event will be held on the outdoor patio to provide a cool, well-lit environment for guests. Table service will be available to ensure maximum comfort during the paint and sip.
We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors.
Kids 10+ are welcome as well as non-alcohol drinkers. Our events are judgment-free zones geared toward painters of all skill levels, especially beginners. Read why paint and sip nights make the perfect Tucson date here.
Email [email protected] with questions or private event inquiries. Follow Painting & Vino Tucson on Facebook and Instagram for updates. Check out our upcoming Tucson calendar here — can’t wait to paint with you soon!
Things to know:
- We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling.
- Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given.
- Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late.
- No outside food or drink is allowed. It is available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase.
- If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service.
For the Safety of our Guests, Venues & Instructors we make sure to sanitize and clean all supplies before every event. If you have a fever or do not feel well, please stay home. The 48-hour cancellation policy will still be in effect if you need to cancel due to illness.
Jessi Moreno-Rosas Phone: (520) 222-9373 Email: [email protected] View Instructor Website
