Learn How to Paint a Snowy Christmas Church in Watercolor

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Project Overview
3. Materials Required
4. Step 1: Tracing and Cutting the Oval
5. Step 2: Stamping the Church
6. Step 3: Creating the Bridge
7. Step 4: Adding Rocks and Water
8. Step 5: Painting the Sky and Trees
9. Step 6: Adding Snow and Details
10. Step 7: Final Touches and Glitter
11. Conclusion

🎨 Watercolor Wednesday: How to Create a Snowy Scene Painting 🌲❄️

Are you ready for another fun watercolor project? Today, I'll be showing you how to create a beautiful snowy scene painting. This project is perfect for the Christmas season and will make a lovely addition to your holiday decorations. Throughout this Tutorial, I'll guide you step by step, and at the end, I'll be giving away the finished painting to one lucky viewer, so be sure to stay tuned and leave a comment if you'd like a chance to win!

Project Overview

In this watercolor painting, we will be creating a snowy scene featuring a charming little church, a bridge, rocks, and water. The painting will have a serene winter atmosphere, with a hint of Christmas cheer. We will be using a limited color palette and a few basic materials to achieve this beautiful scene. This project is suitable for artists of all levels, from beginners to experienced painters.

Materials Required

Before we get started, let's Gather the materials we'll need for this project. Here's a list of what you'll need:

1. Watercolor paper
2. Watercolor paints in blue, brown, green, yellow, and red
3. Watercolor brushes in various sizes
4. Water
5. Post-it tape or masking tape
6. Pencil
7. Eraser
8. Fine-tip marker or pen
9. Wink of Stella glitter pen (optional)

Step 1: Tracing and Cutting the Oval

To begin, we'll Trace and cut out an oval Shape on our watercolor paper. You can use a template or a circular object as a guide. For this painting, we'll be using the double stitch dies oval set. Trace the inside of the oval, as the die will cut along the outside. Once you've traced the oval, carefully cut it out. The oval will serve as the frame for our snowy scene.

Step 2: Stamping the Church

Next, we'll stamp the image of a little church onto our paper. We'll be using the watercolor church stamp from the stamp set. Ink the stamp with a dark blue watercolor paint, and position it in one corner of the oval. Use a stamp positioner to ensure the image is straight and aligned. Stamp the image onto the paper, slightly overlapping the oval frame. The church should appear as if it's sitting on a snowy hill.

Step 3: Creating the Bridge

Now, let's create the bridge using a fence stamp from the set. Ink the stamp with brown and blue paints to create a grey tone, which will give the impression of a wooden bridge. Place the stamp near the end of the church and stamp it, angling it slightly to create interest. Position the stamp so that it appears to be crossing over the hill. Use a piece of post-it tape to mask off any areas you don't want to stamp over. Remove the tape once you've stamped the bridge.

Step 4: Adding Rocks and Water

To create depth and texture, let's add rocks and water to our scene. Stamp a group of rocks using the rock stamp set. Ink the stamp with brown paint and stamp it along the edge of the bridge and in the water area. Make sure to leave some white spaces to represent areas covered in snow or ice. Use different shades of blue and brown to add shadows and dimension to the rocks. Darken the area under the bridge to create the illusion of a shadow.

Step 5: Painting the Sky and Trees

Now it's time to paint the sky and add some trees to our painting. Paint the sky using various shades of blue, starting darker at the top and gradually getting lighter towards the bottom. Use a larger brush for this step to achieve smooth transitions. Stamp the tree images onto the paper using green watercolor paint. Create depth by overlapping the trees and varying the sizes. Use a fine-tip brush to add details and texture to the trees.

Step 6: Adding Snow and Details

To give our painting a wintery feel, let's add snow to the scene. Use a white ink pen or a white gel pen to add snowflakes to the sky, the ground, and the trees. You can also use a white paint pen to add highlights and details to the church, bridge, rocks, and trees. Enhance the snowy effect by adding small dots and lines to create a sense of texture and depth. Pay attention to the areas where snow would accumulate, such as the edges of the roof and the branches of the trees.

Step 7: Final Touches and Glitter

For the finishing touches, you can add extra details to make your painting come to life. Use a fine-tip marker or pen to define the door of the church, add shadows, and Delineate the outlines of the rocks and bridge. You can also add a touch of glitter using a Wink of Stella glitter pen. Apply the glitter to areas where you want to create a sparkling effect, such as the snow, water, and trees. Finally, don't forget to sign and date your artwork.

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing your snowy scene watercolor painting! I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and had fun creating this serene winter landscape. Feel free to experiment with different colors, compositions, and variations to make the painting your own. Remember, there are no mistakes in art, only opportunities for creativity! If you have any questions or would like to share your artwork, please leave a comment below. Thank you for joining me, and I'll see you next time for another watercolor project!