Artist in Focus: How to Paint Winter Snow Scenes
Tutor: Rachel Moore, print artist
Welcome to Artist in Focus! A series of relaxed monthly art sessions with VVH print maker and artist, Rachel Moore. Rachel introduces a mix of well-known and lesser-known artists working in painting, printmaking, textiles and sculpture.
In each session, Rachel explores a different artist’s story and work before leading three short, creative exercises inspired by the artist’s style. These sessions are all about loosening up, building on your knowledge, experimenting with new techniques and filling your sketch book with fresh ideas. Rachel finishes each session with a focused activity to explore on your own, helping you develop your skills, and spark new ways of thinking about art.
Perfect for all levels, Artist in Focus is for anyone looking to give art a go, explore new techniques, expand their skills and knowledge, and fill their sketch book with fresh ideas.
In this session, we’ll explore how different artists have captured quiet snow scenes and cold winter days. We’ll look at Bruegel’s villages with skaters and hunters in the snow, Monet’s soft, shimmering snowscapes, and Lilla Cabot Perry’s delicate, light-filled winter scenes. You’ll see how they used colour, light, and mood to bring winter to life, and then you’ll get to try some quick, fun exercises yourself.
Preparation
Prepare your materials and find a sturdy table or floor to work on.
Video time
30 minutes
- Paper or card – you will need thick paper like watercolour paper, cardboard (even from the recycling bin) or lining wallpaper
- Acrylic paints, watercolours or poster paints
- Coloured Chalk pastels
- Medium sized paint brush
The idea isn’t to buy lots of new equipment but to use what you have!
