If you’re looking for winter painting ideas for kids, you’ve come to the right place. Below are loads of winter art projects that kids of all ages will enjoy all winter long. Painting is a great way to spend a snow day or any day in fact. Find more winter activities for kids here.

Winter painting ideas for kids
These winter art ideas are a wonderful way to spend time with the kids this winter. Perhaps you'll learn some new art techniques together or develop your creative side with these winter themes.
They use lots of different techniques, mediums and themes. You'll find ideas for children of all ages. Including simple ideas for toddlers to projects inspired by artists that are fantastic for older children.
Hang snowflakes on a tree after enjoying this fun and easy nature craft. I'm sure these decorations will look beautiful in your home all winter. Click through for step-by-step instructions for this simple project.
Kids of all ages can enjoy making this Winter Art collage. There is no wrong way to make it, and the 3D texture is so cool! Such a unique way for young children to create art.
Draw the northern lights and create a magical looking artwork. This picture will delight kids of all ages as they smudge the colours of the Aurora Borealis together.
This is a lovely art activity using free printables and everyday art supplies. Perfect for the cold season ahead.
This art activity is great fun for younger kids. Simply use masking tape to mark out some snowflakes on white paper and let your child paint over them. Once dry, remove the tape to reveal the snowflakes. Such a simple winter process art.
Learn how to make a wonderfully soft snowman. This picture is easy peasy for toddlers and preschoolers to make this winter
Painting with icicles is a delightful process art activity that kids love. Even better, it’s virtually mess-free!
How cute is this snowman? It's so fun and easy for kids to create their own snowman painting using pointillism
Whether you have snow in your region or don’t, you’re going to enjoy this cardboard snow craft for kids.
Make your own winter collage of birds inspired by the shapes of a famous artist, Henri Matisse. This is great for older kids particularly.
Inspired by the famous artist, Van Gogh here's a fun twist on Starry Night called snowy night! The perfect winter art activity for older children.
Explore the work of Picasso with a funny winter theme and bright colours. This winter snowman activity is practical for a variety of ages.
Q-tip Painted Snowman Craft - such a fun winter craft for kids. They love painting with q-tips! This fun project is perfect for painting winter scenes.
This winter shaving cream paint is so easy to make - just 2 ingredients! We love the texture of this paint after it dries - puffy and soft. Fun kid's art activity. Puffy paint is great for snow art.
This Snowflake art project is great for kids of all ages. It uses a really fun twist that is less messy than watercolours.
Kids will use easy watercolour techniques to make this gorgeous birch tree painting!
Your kids will love this easy diy salt project. We are going to create our own winter watercolor art project to capture some snowy magic with a few different types of paint.
Use snow to make beautiful watercolour art! This is a really fun activity for your next snow day.
Create a gorgeous winter landscape using a simple sponge painting technique. So simple but so effective too.
I hope we’ve given you lots more winter painting ideas for kids. My kids love painting and it’s always good to have some seasonal ideas for your art and craft projects. Find more seasonal activities for kids here.
More winter fun for kids of all ages
- Another winter painting idea that is really fun is Painting snow. Save this one for your next snow day as real snow is required.
- Find lots more Indoor winter activities for toddlers here.
- Next up, are some book recommendations for your kids bookshelves. I love reading seasonal books with my kids. Find our favourite picture books about winter
- It’s still important to get outdoors in winter but I know from experience that it gets harder. Don’t forget to grab your free Winter scavenger hunt printable here. It’s great for giving winter walks a focus for your kids.
- Find loads more ideas for Outdoor activities for kids in winter here.