How to Paint a Simple Winter Landscape in Watercolour

With winter scenes it's all about restraint and trying not to paint over all that lovely snow the white paper has handily provided for you. Dark tones contrast nicely against the whites. I generally find a strong shadow cast across a foreground path works well, providing some nice drama.

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