Snowy Tree Bookmarks in Watercolor

Learn to paint a charming snowy evergreen tree bookmark in this engaging watercolor tutorial! This class guides you through creating a delightful winter-themed bookmark, perfect for gifting or personal use. While structured as a bookmark project, the techniques are versatile and easily adaptable to any painting you desire.

What you'll discover:

• Mastering Snow Effects: Learn the secrets to painting an evergreen tree with realistic snow clinging to its branches.
• Salt Technique for Winter Backgrounds: Discover how to use table salt and watercolor paint to create a stunning, textured wintery background effect.
• Bookmark Creation & Embellishment: Step-by-step instructions on how to cut, assemble, and embellish your painted piece into a beautiful, functional handmade bookmark.

Who is this class for?

This class is ideal for beginner watercolor painters and those with some experience looking to expand their skills. Even if you're a complete novice, we'll cover essential watercolor basics and fun techniques you can apply to all your future watercolor projects.

Class Overview:

This comprehensive class demonstrates how to create a unique, hand-painted watercolor snowy tree bookmark. You'll utilize table salt and watercolor paint to develop a beautiful, one-of-a-kind background.

Materials & Resources:

To participate, you'll need:

• Watercolor Paper: Cold press, good quality 140lb paper (6” x 7”)
• Poster Board: White poster board (6” x 7”)
• Adhesive: Glue stick
• Cutting Tools: Cutting board & knife / paper cutter
• Brushes: "Mop" watercolor brush (medium size), smaller watercolor brush (for snow), large flat watercolor brush
• Watercolor Paints: Blue, green & yellow (recommended brands: Windsor Newton or Daniel Smith)
• White Gouache
• Masking Tape
• Paper Cutter
• Hole Punch
• Jute String
• Water: Two cups of clean water