Thereβs something extra special about sending a card you painted yourself.
In Day 28 of 30 Days of Holiday Gift Making, watercolor artist Olga Bonitas shows you how to create a cozy winter Christmas tree postcard using loose watercolor techniques, soft gradients, and simple festive details.
This lesson focuses on flow, atmosphere, and storytelling that's perfect for anyone who wants their holiday art to feel calm, warm, and handmade rather than overly detailed.
In this lesson, youβll learn how to:
π¨ Paint a loose, glowing watercolor Christmas tree
βοΈ Use white space to suggest snow and light
π² Create depth with layered background trees
π¦ Add tiny characters to define scale and story
β¨ Finish with gold accents, snow splatter & lettering
You can paint this illustration directly on a postcard, inside a folded greeting card, or adapt it with your own color palette for a completely new mood.
π Watch the full class, βWhite Winter: Create Charming Christmas Cards with Watercolor,β o...
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