This is a very popular and well-known art teacher project- you can see variations all over the internet.
I think it's so popular because there is a high student success rate with this lesson, due to using masking tape. I've posted versions of this project many, many times in the past.
I now normally do this lesson with my Grade 7-9 class.
On heavy white paper, draw a wavy horizon line for the snow. Then students use different sized widths of masking paper and tear/cut tree shapes and put it on the paper. Some choose to add branches for extra realism.
Trace around the bottom of the tree trunks with a pencil.
Paint the sky using watercolours. Let dry.
Some add salt for texture.
The next class, carefully remove the masking tape. Mix up a cool toned light grey/blue and use it to paint shadows down on side of each tree trunk. |Then, using the same paint, add cast shadows from the bottom of each tree. Make sure you go in the same diagonal direction for each tree.
Final step is to add the signature black markings using a thin brush and black paint.
I always love how these come out- it's a real crowd pleaser!!
