Fox in the Mountains - Grades 3-4

Fox in the Mountains - Grades 3-4

This lesson is inspired by the beautiful illustration in the book “Waiting for Wolf” by Sandra Dieckmann. Learn about the different parts of a landscape while sketching and painting Fox in the Mountains.
Add textures to give volume, depth, movement, shadows and highlights to convey the illusion of near and far. Add texture and color with oil pastels, before painting with watercolors. Apply the wet-on-wet technique, layers and shadows.

Materials used:
9 x 12 watercolor paper, pencil, eraser, ultra-fine black waterproof sharpie, oil pastels, watercolors, paintbrushes (rounds small, medium and large), water.
Reference: “Waiting for Wolf” by Sandra Dieckmann.

Fox in the Mountains - Grades 3-4
  • Fox in the Mountains - Grades 3-4

    This lesson is inspired by the beautiful illustration in the book:
    “Waiting for Wolf” by Sandra Dieckmann.
    Learn about the different parts of a landscape while sketching and painting Fox in the Mountains.
    Add textures to give volume, depth and movement, shadows and highlights, and convey the ill...