Sled Ride Down the Hill

Two smiling children in bobble hats, scarves and mittens race down a snowy hill on a wooden sled, the one in front holding the steering rope while snow sprays from the runners. Behind them are tall fir trees, rolling hills, a wooden fence and a little house with a smoking chimney. A lively winter scene for ages 6 and up.

Level

Medium

Areas to color

164

Ages

Ages 6+

Time to color (estimate)

40–60 minutes

Paper

A4 or US Letter, standard printer paper

Dress the two children in contrasting colors, one in red and the other in blue for example, so they stand out from each other. For the sled, use a brown pencil with long strokes along each slat to suggest wood grain, with a darker brown for the curved runners.

Use a light gray or pale blue for snow shadows: it makes white areas look three-dimensional.

Red and green side by side can look flat; add gold or a warm yellow to lights and stars to make the page glow.