Description: Well we are already in the middle of September and that means there is only three more months to go before we come into the winter season. I wanted to sketch out and draw another scenery layout because I think that at some point in our artistic endeavors, we will all one day need or want to draw a scenery of some sorts. For my second and last tutorial for the day I will be showing you “how to draw a winter scene step by step”. Winter is by far one of my favorite seasons because with this season comes cold weather, and snow. For those of you out there that live in more tropical or southern areas, you may not see snow, but you will definitely feel a temperature change. The winter scene that I drew is very simple. Not only will you learn to draw a seasonal scenery, you will also learn how to draw winter trees, a winter cottage or house, and you will also learn how to draw snow. I love the way that this drawing came out because it is filled with cheer and coziness that everyone can enjoy. I know you guys will love this lesson on “how to draw a winter scene step by step” because with winter comes December, and with December comes Christmas or Hanukkah or what ever holiday you may celebrate during the winter months. I will be back tomorrow with more drawing fun so come back gang for another fun filled day. Peace out and happy drawing.
Steps to depict a winter scenery
Let me show you my favourite spot in the city of Pointe Claire. A scene buzzing with urban life. With dog walkers and students waiting for the bus. With cars, storefronts and signs below, and poles and wires jostling overhead. And, best of all, with a yellow wall that positively glows in the morning sun. Over the years, it’s a view I’ve drawn and painted again and again.
Why? Because when the sun emerges after a fresh snowfall, that warm wall is the perfect counterpoint to the cool snow shadows in the rest of the scene. Add to that an inviting curve in the road, the vertical rhythm of utility poles, and the pattern of snow-covered roofs, and you have an irresistible combination of compositional elements. No wonder I keep going back.
Learn to paint a city in snow
In Urban Winter: A Snowy Scene in Watercolour , we’ll cover all the steps I use when I’m sketching an urban winter scene on location. We’ll start by looking at what makes this a great composition. We’ll warm up by painting some colour swatches and a fire hydrant in snow. Then we’ll paint the full urban scene in winter, starting from the big shapes of sky and houses, and ending with a big, bold wet-in-wet shiny road.
I’ll give you the same reference images as I’m using, so you’ll be able to draw and paint right along. Plus, I’ll share my favourite colour mixes for both fresh AND slushy snow. When you’re done, you’ll feel confident going out on a sunny winter day to sketch your own urban scene.
If you love to paint in watercolour and want a step-by-step process for improving your urban winter scenes, this course is for you. You’ll learn how to:
· Analyze the composition and take your time planning and drawing in pencil
· Choose a harmonious colour palette that’s perfect for a sunny winter day
· Paint the big shapes first and save the details for last
· Identify problem areas and practice them first on a separate sheet
· Use a wet-in-wet treatment for reflections and snow on a winter road
This course includes:
- TWO practice exercises and a full-length video demonstration that you can watch at your own pace, as many times as you like
- Downloadable reference images, so you paint along with me
- A detailed list of materials
- A comments section where you can ask questions and post your finished sketches
- A challenge image, so you can continue practicing what you’ve learned
Step 2.
You will now start sketching out the roof of the house and then add more detailing to the landscape lining. Next draw out the beginning lining for the fence and then start sketching out some of the winter tree limbs.
Step 3.
For step three you will draw out all the pine trees in the background as you see here and then draw the windows and door on the small house. Also sketch in some snow that is piled on top of the roof and then sketch out more of the two winter trees.
Step 4.
You will finish the shape and style of the white picked fence and then draw some details in the snow like deer hooves prints and piles of clumped up snow. Sketch out the tree stumps and then detail the icy pond.
