7 Snowy Landscape Tutorials in Watercolor

There’s something so peaceful and calming about a snowy landscape, and watercolor captures that winter magic beautifully. ❄️✨ With its soft washes and delicate blends, watercolor is the perfect medium for painting snowy skies, frosted trees, and quiet mountain scenes.

 

If you’ve ever wanted to try winter painting, these tutorials are a great place to start. They’re beginner-friendly yet inspiring enough for more experienced artists, covering different styles—from minimal snowy forests to detailed cabins in the snow.

 

Here are 7 snowy landscape watercolor tutorials that will guide you step by step and spark your creativity.

Lets gather our supplies:

You don’t need a lot to get started, just always it is better to be prepared. These are my honest recommendations that I love and use. 

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  1. Watercolor brushes: get a medium brush (size 5 or 8), small size(1,2,4), and a flat brush. They will be used to create different effects when painting. Sable brushes are the best, if you want to create a professional looking piece of art.
  2. Watercolor paper: Paper will make a big difference in the outcome. It doesnt matter if you want hot or cold pressed paper. I recommend Strathmore or Winsor & Newton for beginners, but if you want to splurge then Arches paper is the best. 
  3. Best Watercolor Paints:The ones that I use and love is the Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set. They have so many colors to pick from, perfect for flowers. But if you are just a beginner you can get smaller colors range Winsor & Newton Cotman 24 Whole Pans Set. 
  4. Pencil: Best to use H, or 2H, making sure you do not have any bright lines. I love this set from Staedtler Mars. 
  5. Water jug: This can be anything, even an old cup or a jar from pickles. 
  6. Tissue paper: Grab your kitchen roll. 
  7. Eraser: Make sure that it is white and does not leave any marks. I use either normal one or a kneaded eraser to just get a lighter shade of the piece. 

1: Winter Salt Trees

Create snowy pine trees using salt for a beautiful textured effect. This tutorial is great for beginners who want to experiment with fun watercolor techniques.

2: Simple Snowy Landscape

A quick and easy winter scene that focuses on light washes and soft colors—perfect if you’re just starting out with watercolor.

3: Birch Tree Forest

Learn to paint a snowy birch forest using masking and layering. A great exercise in contrast and composition.

4: 3 Simple Snowy Landscape

This tutorial walks you through three different simple snowy scenes, so you can try a few variations and find your favorite style.

5: Watercolor Winter Landscape

A classic tutorial for painting snowy ground, distant trees, and a cool winter sky. Perfect for practicing depth.

6: Snowy Trees Christmas Card

Turn your painting into a holiday card with a cheerful snowy tree design. A fun way to make seasonal art that’s giftable.

7: Pine and Berry Wreath Christmas Card

Learn to paint a festive pine wreath with bright red berries. A mix of winter landscape and Christmas charm!

Painting snowy landscapes in watercolor is both relaxing and inspiring. With just a few colors, you can capture the calm beauty of winter and create magical, atmospheric pieces.

Try one (or all!) of these 7 tutorials, and soon you’ll have your very own snowy winter gallery.