Tape edges of watercolor paper onto a table or hard surface. Be sure to press the tape firmly.
Lightly with a pencil draw the tree trunks. You can lighten lines by pressing a kneaded eraser over the lines.
Using a cheaper paint brush, apply masking fluid inside the tree trunks, so they remain white. You can also get masking fluids in pen form. Alternatively you could use washi tape for this too if you don’t have masking fluid. Allow masking fluid to dry fully.
Apply a wash of blue. I used a mixture of Indigo, Ultramarine and a hint of Black. While still wet you can drop in colors and layer for deeper effect. Allow to dry.
Carefully remove the masking fluid from the tree trunks. Remove by gently rubbing the area.
Time to paint the tree trunks. I start with a light watery mix of gray and go up the left side of the tree. Then I drop in dark hues. I also run smaller lines along the right side making them curve. Once dry I apply thicker paint in black to give more definition and detail.
Using a Micron Pen draw branches and some more detailed lines to the trunks of the trees.
Apply dots using Posca Pens and Gelly Roll Pens. This will appear to look like a snowy sky.
Carefully, remove washi tape and enjoy your painting!