Celebrate the beauty of the winter with this easy, less-mess painting project for kids!
This winter landscape marker painting for kids is pure magic.
Marker painting is hands-down my favorite painting technique to use with little artists.
It yields the most beautiful results, all while teaching brush control, giving children the opportunity to explore the property of markers, and is NOT messy.
Here’s how we used the marker painting technique to create these beautiful winter landscapes.
Supplies:
- Permanent marker
- Placemat (optional, but recommended)
- Cardstock
- Washable markers
- Paintbrush
- Dish of water
Directions:
- Use permanent marker to create a drawing of a winter landscape. Your picture should be composed of line and shape.
- Use washable markers to slowly outline the inside of your drawing. It is very important to only draw lines, rather than fully coloring your picture in.
- Dip a paintbrush into water and apply the water to your washable marker in a controlled way. The water will transform the marker into paint. A little bit of water goes a long way!
Looking for another marker painting project for kids? Check out this tutorial for moon paintings. This blog post contains a free downloadable moon drawing worksheet.
Searching for another winter-themed painting activity for kids? Check out this lesson plan for Winter Village Murals. It is a collaborative art project that will build community in your classroom or home!
Happy creating, friends!