We just finished a snow scene in art class. Several of my students are new, but I was pleased with the outcome on all their pictures. I'll throw in a few tips, and those of you who are interested in learning to paint, contact me and if there is enough interst shown, I'll have a small booklet published with just basic stuff that will enable anyone to turn out a picture.
In this snow scene, we started with the sky and came forward. Notice how small the cabin is. It is not the focal point, but lets us know that we are in a remote but civilized area. The sky has a hint of yellow ochre, warmth, that we also picked up in the grass.The dark green stand of cedar trees bring the scene forward and is reflected in the creek that is partially thawed. If you listen real hard, you can hear the stillness of a cold winter day.
