Everything about winter is mesmerizing, ranging from snowfall and rain to the merriments of Christmas and Thanksgiving.
As a result, the season inspires many artists with its warm vibes and symbols. If you’re also inspired by the cold season, then you’ll love what we have to offer.
We’ve made a list of many enjoyable winter painting ideas for beginners. So grab your drawing tools and read on!
1. Oil Pastel Winter Tree Project
Oil pastels are pretty enjoyable and easy to paint with. You can attempt this idea with your kids for its simplicity.
All you’ll need is paper, a few oil pastel colors to paint the tree, and patience to deal with the mess afterward.
Read more about the Oil Pastel Winter Tree Project on buggyandbuddy.com.
2. Northern Lights Winter Landscape Art
Almost every person on earth wants to see the Northern lights some time in their lives. But, till that time comes, you can settle on painting the magical landscape that never fails to impress us.
For this drawing, you’ll use chalk and oil pastels. But if you’re more comfortable using water or acrylic paint, use them.
Get the tutorial for Northern Lights Winter Landscape Art on kathy-angelnik.blogspot.com.
3. Cardinal Bird Painting
Cardinals are an elegant symbol of the merry season. They adorn a bright red color that inspires many artists. In addition to that, they’re pretty easy to draw and paint.
That’s why this project is ideal for you to practice your skills. Also, you can let your kids join in the fun since this painting doesn’t cause much of a mess.
Check the tutorial for Cardinal Bird Painting on artforkidshub.com.
4. Snowman Painting Art Project
Whether you’re a teacher or a parent, this project is perfect for kids to try out.
Under your supervision, they’ll draw a cute snowman and paint it with oil pastels or whatever colors you have available.
After they finish, you can hang their paintings on the wall.
Find out more about the Snowman Painting Art Project on housingaforest.com.
5. Winter Sky Landscape
Winter skies are beautiful and inspiring. You can test your painting skills with this easy landscape drawing.
You’ll merely draw two or three trees standing on the ground with the moon sparkling above them.
Luckily, you won’t need many shades to paint it; only blue, black, and white will suffice.
Get the tutorial for Winter Sky Landscape on artprojectsforkids.org.
6. Sparkly Winter Sky Painting
When heavy clouds clear up from the winter’s sky, the stars adorning it can be genuinely worthy of drawing. That’s why you’ll draw a sparkly winter sky for this painting.
You’ll also get creative with your materials and use salt to create a sparkly effect. In addition to the project’s simplicity, the result will be stunning.
Read more about Sparkly Winter Sky Painting on stayathomeeducator.com.
7. Rainbow Rainy Day Painting
Don’t you love it when the sky clears up in the winter, and a magical rainbow makes its way gracefully through the clouds?
We do too! That’s why we recommend you try this fun painting in your free time.
It doesn’t require advanced painting skills, so you won’t go through much of a challenge making it.
Check the step-by-step guide for Rainbow Rainy Day Painting on rhythmsofplay.com.
8. Watercolor and Oil Pastel Resist Snowflake
Snowflakes are unique, beautiful, and fun to draw. You’ll try a new, creative technique called resist painting for this project.
It’s called that way because one coloring material will repel the other to create a different texture. This will result in a spontaneous piece of art that you can show off to your friends and family.
Get the tutorial for Watercolor and Oil Pastel Resist Snowflake on artycraftykids.com.
9. Glowing Christmas Tree Art Project
Nothing symbolizes winter more than a proud standing Christmas tree with ornaments decorating it. To create a glowing effect, you’ll use chalk for this project.
Although you might find it a bit messy, you’ll enjoy painting this picture. And since it’s pretty simple, you can let your kids join you.
Read more about the Glowing Christmas Tree Art Project on hodgepodge.me.
10. Candy Cane Watercolor Painting
Candy canes only have two colors, so they’re pretty easy to paint. Since this idea is more suitable for kids, you can do it with your children as a family activity.
First, you’ll draw the candy cane outline with a pencil to avoid mistakes. Then, you’ll color it carefully using watercolors.
Get the step-by-step guide to Candy Cane Watercolor Painting on artforkidshub.com.
11. Acrylic Snow Scene Painting
Acrylics are fun to paint with, and they give you unlimited art ideas. You can start with this serene snow scene if you want to test your acrylic painting skills. The colors are pretty basic, and the shades are easy to achieve. And since the painting is so versatile, you can get creative and try many different colors.
Find out more about Acrylic Snow Scene Painting on willkempartschool.com.
12. Watercolor Christmas Wreath Painting
Christmas wreaths symbolize the start of everybody’s favorite merry season. That’s why they’re ideal if you want to put your artistic skills to use.
First, you’ll outline with a pencil so that you can erase mistakes if you make any. Then, you can use your green and red watercolors for breathing life into your drawing.
Check the tutorial for Watercolor Christmas Wreath Painting on myflowerjournal.com.
13. Jolly Whimsical Santa Claus Painting
Santa Claus has a monumental role during Christmas, and you can welcome the winter with this jolly painting of him.
Of course, you’ll need a canvas, brushes, acrylic paints, and a pencil to trace the outline first. You might find it challenging once you start, but it’ll be good practice for your skills and will look beautiful at the end.
Read more about Jolly Whimsical Santa Claus Painting on stepbysteppainting.net.
14. Cute Bird Painting
If you want to stick to simplicity, you can give your kid this cute bird painting to try out. Luckily, it’s suitable for most age groups, so even if you’re a teacher, you can use it in your class.
Also, you can either let them use watercolors or crayons to complete the masterpiece.
Get the tutorial for Cute Bird Painting on artprojectsforkids.org.
15. The Grinch Painting
Can you enjoy Christmas without listening to the Grinch’s sarcastic comments and whining about the merry season? Definitely not!
So, you can introduce your kids to the funny, grumpy character with this simple drawing.
Under your supervision, they’ll trace the outline using pencils, then color the picture. It’ll be a fun activity for you both, and the result will be pretty.
Check the step-by-step guide for The Grinch Painting on easydrawingguide.com.
16. Snow Globe Acrylic Painting
Snow globes hold a lot of magic inside them, and you can paint a beautiful one using acrylic paints. You can get creative and draw whatever you want for the scene inside, or you can stick to this painting and draw tiny snowmen to resemble your family members. You can also let your kids join in the fun so that it’ll be an enjoyable family activity.
Get the tutorial for Snow Globe Acrylic Painting on stepbysteppainting.net.
17. Santa Sleigh in the Sky Painting
If you don’t plan on riding in Santa’s sleigh this year, you might as well attempt to paint it. This cute painting is simple and will look amazing by the time you’re done with it.
It’s more suitable for beginner adults than kids, but you can invite your kids to paint with you. Although you’ll deal with quite a mess afterward, you’ll have tremendous fun.
Read more about Santa Sleigh in the Sky Painting on stepbysteppainting.net.
18. Adorable Reindeer Painting
Reindeers are a lovely part of the winter, and you can introduce your kids to them through this fun art project.
It’s simple, fun, and looks adorable. For the snowflakes around the reindeer, you can let them get creative and draw different shapes.
Check the tutorial for Adorable Reindeer Painting on projectswithkids.com.
19. Mixed Media Winter Art
Kids love mixed media, as they get to use different supplies. After all, it gives this art project a fun 3D effect with evergreen trees popping off the paper. As for the winter background, that’s where kids get to experiment with color blending and acrylic paint.
Learn more about this Mixed Media Winter Art from Projects with Kids.
20. Starry Night Sky Art
Do your kids love the BFG Disney movie? If so, they’ll love this dream tree art inspired by it. The watercolor winter painting features a silhouetted winter tree opposite a blue sky with white dots for snow. Also, no special supplies are required!
Get the step-by-step instructions for Starry Night Sky Art from Buggy and Buddy.
21. Northern Lights Watercolor
Northern lights are such ethereal winter landscapes that kids find fascinating. Luckily, watercolors can recreate that effect with a few fun techniques! As for the final touches, they’re the barren trees that juxtapose the colorful winter background.
Read about Northern Lights Watercolor on Projects with Kids.
22. How to Draw a Cardinal
What’s interesting about this art project is that it doesn’t scream winter. Instead, it features a cardinal bird, which symbolizes the holiday season. We’ve picked this painting because the bird is pretty simple and you can follow the video tutorial.
Find out How to Draw a Cardinal from Art For Kids Hub.
23. Glowing Christmas Tree Chalk Art Tutorial
If you’re looking for Christmas-themed art projects, how about this Christmas tree with glowing, colorful lights in a snow field? The instructions are easy, so this is one of the suitable painting ideas for newbies and kids. But be warned that it might get messy because you’ll need to use chalk.
Find the Glowing Christmas Tree Chalk Art Tutorial on Hodge Podge Mom.
24. Watercolor and Oil Pastel Resist Snowflake
We love the combination of watercolors and white oil pastels! You’ll be blown away by the gorgeous resist snowflake effect it creates. So, if you want fun ideas for you or your kid, you don’t want to miss out on the secret reveal.
Read more about Watercolor and Oil Pastel Resist Snowflake on Arty Crafty Kids.
25. Winter Handprint and Fingerprint Tree Art
This tree is one of the most creative painting ideas, composed of four mini canvases. Each canvas depicts a quarter of the tree in a particular season, so you have summer, fall, spring, and winter tree canvases. Thanks to handprint and fingerprint techniques, it’s super easy and possibly ideal for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and toddlers.
Get the instructions for the Winter Handprint and Fingerprint Tree Art on Rhythms of Play.
26. Alpine Trees 2
Watch the tutorial, and learn how to paint alpine winter trees. The brushwork is artistic and easy, as you don’t need to blend the colors fully. So, you’ll find this one of the easiest winter art projects to create.
Get the step-by-step instructions for Alpine Trees 2 from Painted Paper Art.
27. How to Paint a Snow Scene in Acrylic
Are you a minimalist at heart, looking for winter art ideas that suit your style? This winter landscape screams “less in more.” With minimal colors and details, the winter art project captures the season’s essence: white snow covering everything. Lucky for you, that renders it pretty easy to recreate!
Learn about How to Paint a Snow Scene in Acrylic from Will Kemp Art School.
28. Winter Sugar Painting Kids
If you haven’t tried sugar art ideas yet, you’re in for a treat! Sugar painting is perfect for creating a snowflake, thanks to its glossy, glittery, and liquid texture. Now, you can create snowflakes and add them to a more elaborate art project.
Read about Winter Sugar Painting Kids on Kids Craft Room.
29. Winter Snow Globe Craft With Chalk Pastels
Nothing says winter art ideas like snow globes, and the best part is they won’t break! Kids will have so much fun painting with vivid chalk pastels on a black background. Let them decide what their snow globes need; is it a tree, snowman, snowflake, or something else?
Get the step-by-step instructions for the Winter Snow Globe Craft With Chalk Pastels from Projects with Kids.
30. Snow Woods Art
Are you a poetry lover? If so, we have an idea inspired by Robert Frost’s “Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening.” This winter art project is creative and the kind of piece you want on display.
Rather than painting a landscape, you can paint woods with snow all over, which almost looks abstract. But more than anything, it looks like Frost’s line come to life; “the woods are lovely, dark, and deep.”
Learn about Snow Woods Art from The Crafty Crow.
31. Cabin in the Woods
Invite your little artist to create a wooden cabin in the woods. They’ll love using previously painted cut-outs for the house and trees. As for why this belongs to a collection of winter art projects, that’d be the snowflake element.
Read about the Cabin in the Woods on Painted Paper Art.
32. Snowman Painting Winter Art Projects for Kids
We can’t talk about winter art projects for kids without a couple of snowman projects. They’re cute and easy to draw, but the closely cropped composition makes them even more endearing! Also, your kids get to experiment with both oil pastels and watercolors.
Find the details for Snowman Painting Winter Art Projects for Kids on Housing a Forest.
33. Silent Night, Starry Night
Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s painting of the church in Auvers-sur-Oise, this painting idea is very colorful. You’ll learn to create painted paper and emulate the stained glass effect and overlapping swirly lines that are typical of any Van Gogh work. Also, we can’t forget the snowflakes sprinkled over the scene.
Learn to make Silent Night, Starry Night from Painted Paper Art.
34. Fold and Print Winter Reflections
This fold and print art project is one of the most creative and beautiful winter art ideas we have for you. Where painting the reflection of trees and mountains on the water is challenging, folding the paper in half isn’t. Genius, isn’t it?
Read more about Fold and Print Winter Reflections on The Pinterested Parent.
35. Polar Bear Process Art
Process art is the way to go if you’re looking for preschool winter art ideas. You’ll find a template for the polar bear acrylic painting, so you shouldn’t need much prep time. And kids will have so much fun painting with their hands! Then, they’ll be excited about the final reveal.
Get the step-by-step instructions for the Polar Bear Process Art from Play to Learn Preschool.
36. Easy Watercolor Painting for Beginners
If this winter art project proves anything, it’s that penguins are such cute and simple subjects for winter painting ideas. You can even turn the penguin art into a holiday or winter greeting card! How wonderful would that be?!
Find the Easy Watercolor Painting for Beginners on Reflecting Creation.
37. Winter Holiday Tree Squeegee Painting
Believe it or not, a winter landscape doesn’t have to be detailed. In fact, this winter tree is one of the most simplistic painting ideas in our collection. Adults and children will enjoy using salt to create its fun, grainy textures.
Learn about the Winter Holiday Tree Squeegee Painting from Hello Wonderful.
38. Sparkly Mixed Medium Winter Painting
Although intended for preschool children, we find such fun winter art projects suitable for all age groups. The idea is a sparkly winter sky with blue coloring and salt to create its glittery look. Now, that’s how you get amazing results with minimal effort!
Get the instructions for the Sparkly Mixed Medium Winter Painting from Stay at Home Educator.
39. Animal Tracks
For the last of our winter art ideas, why not create grey landscapes with animal tracks? You’ll find the results stunning if you’re a fan of black and white color schemes! What we like about this art project is that it involves little painting and some fun stamping. In other words, it’s perfect for anyone who’s just starting out.
Now that you have fun and creative ideas to try out, you can celebrate the winter with many art projects!
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