Create a fun winter scene inspired by the famous artist Grandma Moses. This is an easy way for kids of all ages to learn about primitive art! Add baking soda and glue “snow” with our printable instructions below. We love simple winter art and craft activities!
Grandma Moses Winter Art Project
Create your own primitive winter art below with fun baking soda fake snow inspired by Grandma Moses.
SUPPLIES:
- Printable Winter Scene Coloring Page
- Chalk or Oil pastels
- Glue
- Baking Soda
INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: Print out the winter scene coloring page.
STEP 2: Color in the winter scene using any medium you like; colored pencil, chalk, or oil pastels.
STEP 3: Add glue to any areas you would like to look snow.
STEP 4: Sprinkle baking soda onto the glue and then shake your paper to remove the excess.
Now you have a winter scene Grandma Moses would love!
Who is Grandma Moses
Grandma Moses, whose real name was Anna Mary Robertson Moses, was born in 1860. She was an American folk artist who did not start painting until she was 78 years old! Though she was interested in art as a little girl, her mother encouraged her to spend her time in other ways.
When her husband passed away, Grandma Moses tried to distract herself with sewing, which is called ‘embroidery’. However, her arthritis made sewing difficult. Her family suggested she take up painting as an alternative hobby.
Most of her works were images of simple farm life and the rural countryside of her home in New York state. This type of art is known as primitive art because Grandma Moses was self-taught.
In the mid-1940s, she became popular when some of her pieces were made into greeting cards and widely distributed.
Grandam Moses first started selling her paintings for $3-$5, but years later would get $8,000 to $10,000 each!
More Fun Winter Art Projects
Here are some more ideas for winter art for kids, plus a few different ways to make “snow”!
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- Free Color Mixing Mini Pack
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- What Are The 7 Elements Of Art?
- STEAM Activities (Science + Art)
- Make an art cart!
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