Autumn birch trees

My 3rd graders learned about the wet on wet watercolor wash technique.  We gave our papers a generous soaking, then added a sunset (using the warm colors, red, orange, and yellow), then added a green/brownish landscape.

Next, we designed birch trees with Sharpies on strips of white paper.  We made sure to add lots of different lines!

Last, but not least, we added branches and autumn leaves to our paintings.  The results were amazing!