A small group of adult artists came by to paint this lovely little winter scene, a perfect subject for this very cold January!
This is an easy watercolor painting that works well in a small format. Our artists chose either 9"x12" or 7"x10" watercolor paper. (90# works for the smaller size, 140# is better for the larger format.)
Want to paint your own? You can do it! First, tape the paper down to a watercolor board to keep it from curling and to ensure a nice white border when you are all done.
Next, sketch a basic scene, starting with an uneven horizon line. Try to keep it below the center if the paper. Sketch in the basic shapes of the birch (or aspen) trees in the foreground. Feel free to use resource photos of trees to help you. Just sketch the trunks and large branches - no need to include the smaller branches and twigs.
Now, with an old brush, fill in the tree trunks and branches with masking fluid (or frisket) and allow to dry.
To complete the painting, take a look at The Virtual Artist for detailed instructions.
We found this painting to be easy and fun, and we loved the results! Everyone's painting was different, showcasing each artist's interpretation of this crisp, wintery scene!
To see more about this painting, see our previous post Winter Landscape.
