Looking at Leaves
WHETHER YOU PAINT LANDSCAPES outdoors or still lifes in the studio, your paintings will benefit from an in-depth study of leaves. Although leaves are often overlooked in favor of the more dramatic beauty of flowers, I find them to be quite attractive in their own right. I like to gather some specimens from my garden and look closely at what details make each leaf unique. This way, I can replicate the leaves in my paintings.
Painting a Variety of Leaves
Leaves come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and hues, so no two are painted exactly the same way. Here I have demonstrated some of the most common shapes and colors. I advise you to study the patterns of their veins and the variations in their texture. Making each leaf unique ...
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