To start this winter scene, I use painters masking tape to tape off the top, bottom and sides on water colour paper or a heavy card stock. You can use masking tape, but it is real sticky and can tear the paper when removing it. Painters tape is not as sticky and is more forgiving when peeling off. Put tape from the bottom to the top creating the appearance of trees. I use smaller torn strips of tape to create the branches.
Next, set out pinks, blues and purples for students to use as their wintery background colours. Ensure the entire pictures is covered with paint. Give the picture some drying time, then apply white paint with a toothbrush to give a 'snow falling' effect. If you apply the white paint too soon, it will blend into the picture.
With enough drying time, gently peel away the tape from the paper. Let students use a fine black marker to put in the marks on the tree trunk and branches. You will have a nice winter scene with a boarder. Don't forget to have the students sign their artwork.
This same art technique can be done in the fall months. I change the colours to browns, yellows, and oranges. With small sponges I dab the bottom of the picture to create bushes, or piles of fallen leaves. Good luck.
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