Painting Snow in Watercolors: Theory & Project

Class Description:

Have you ever wanted to capture the peaceful beauty of winter in your art? Join our Painting Snow in Watercolors class! In this engaging session, you'll learn both the theory and practical skills of watercolor painting. You'll work on a hands-on project, helping you hone the techniques to beautifully create snowy landscapes.

In this class, we’ll explore the unique challenge of painting white snow without any white paint. This class is suitable for everyone, from seasoned artists wanting to improve their snowy landscape techniques to beginners eager to develop their skills.

Under the guidance of our experienced instructor, you'll engage in a step-by-step project to create your own snowy scene. Through live demonstrations and guided practice, you'll learn how to effectively layer colors, manage water control, and capture the tranquil essence of a winter day. By the end of the session, you'll understand the technique for painting snow and be equipped to tackle wintry images with confidence.

What You Will Learn:

How to paint white snow with other colors.
Learn how to show the way light and shadow interact on snowy surfaces.
Discover how to create depth and dimension with effective layering.
Find out how to balance water and paint to achieve the right brightness and transparency.
Get step-by-step help to finish a snowy landscape painting from beginning to end.

Supplies You'll Need:

Watercolor paper
Watercolor brushes
Watercolor paints
Masking tape
Mixing palette
Two jars of water
Paper towels or a rag
Pencil and eraser
Spray bottle (optional)

About Instructor

Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

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