Christmas Sweater Patterns in Watercolor

Artists create cozy winter sweaters as they use watercolors and crayons or oil pastels to create patterns. Younger artists can focus on a simple sweater cutout while older artists can choose more details for the background.

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Snowy Winter Cabin

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A Fun and Festive Art Project for K-5th Graders

Perfect to brighten your winter days, this project is ideal for adapting to multiple ages. 

For Younger Students:

Create patterns with a wax crayon and then cover with watercolor. Watch the magic as the crayon patterns pop thru the watercolor.

Cut out the finished sweater and paste onto a piece of construction paper.

Cozy Sweaters - Winter Watercolor Project (1)

For Older Students

Take the design up a notch by adding background details in crayon onto the watercolor paper.

Paint the background a different color and while the watercolor paint is still wet, use table salt to create texture.

For 5th Grade Students

Create a pattern that implies texture, such as tassels, fringe, or puffy yarn sleeves. Use letters such as ho ho ho as a pattern. 

Add a patterned background as well. 

Thank You for Creating With US

These Cozy Sweaters are quick and easy, but your students are learning valuable lessons in watercolor resist and pattern creation. 

Continue With the Other Winter Projects

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Snowman Mug With Puffy Paint

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