Canadian Landscape
When students learn about the famous Group of Seven, they get a chance to see how Canadian artists celebrated the beauty of their own country.
These painters were inspired by the forests, lakes, and rugged landscapes of Canada, and they worked in bold, colorful styles that make nature feel alive on the canvas.
You’ll also find that learning about the Group of Seven sparks creativity in your classroom. Their style is easy for students to experiment with — broad brushstrokes, vibrant colors, and simplified shapes make landscapes feel approachable instead of intimidating. When students try painting in a similar way, they not only practice new techniques but also see how art can express pride in a place and culture.
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Step by Step Directions
Time needed: 45 minutes
- Draw a jagged shape for a small hill.

- Add more jagged lines inside.

- Draw a horizon line and a line underneath.

- Add rocks and a watery shape around them.

- Draw another watery shape like this.

- Add a final water line.

- Draw a cloud in the top right corner.

- Add two more coming in from the left side.

- Leave just the pencil for an outline, no marker tracing needed.
Paint with watercolors, including the light gray clouds that have a white edge.


















