If you’ve ever sliced into a pumpkin and ended up with slimy hands and a jack-o’-lantern that collapses in three days, you already know the appeal of a painted pumpkin. A painted pumpkin skips the knife, the mess, and the rush to finish before the pumpkin rots. You can paint one on a Tuesday night and it will still look sharp on Halloween. Kids can join in too, since there’s...
