Winter Holiday Cards
Age: 8-12 years old
Technique: Watercolour Illustrations
Theme: Christmas, Holidays & Winter
Technique: Watercolour Illustrations
Theme: Christmas, Holidays & Winter
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Materials
Step 1: Think of a list of things that represent the winter holidays. Write them down on a piece of paper.
Example:
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Step 2: Fold 3 watercolour papers in half, as these will be the 3 cards you will paint.
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Holiday Gifts Card
Christmas Balls Card
Step 1: Fold Paper in half to create the card.
Step 2: Trace 3-4 circles on the card. Circles can overlap.
Step 3: Apply different watercolour techniques and colours to each circle.
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Plastic Wrap Technique
Drop Technique
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Wet on Wet Technique with 2 Colours
Salt Technique
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Step 4: Add a watercolour background, tree branches, and details. Finish off with final details using a thing back marker or sharpie.
Step 5: Use a black marker to write a holiday message inside the card, and decorate the card with illustrations using watercolour.
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Reference Images
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