Realistic Autumn Leaves in Watercolors - Step by Step

Tap into the autumn vibe with me - let's paint a spread of autumn leaves together! We'll learn how to paint  3D leaves in an easy step-by-step process. Before you know it, you'll have an impressive spread of realistic-looking leaves on your paper! I've broken it all down into simple, approachable process for beginners in watercolors, yet there are techniques for the experienced artist too!

I'm teaching essential watercolor techniques in this class like wet-in-wet, variegated wash and blending technique which you can apply in any other watercolor painting! Are you ready? Let's dive in!

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Cheers,

Trupti

Class music credits- Lights by Sappheiros @sappheirosmusic
Music provided by Free Music for Vlogs youtu.be/7Gkrf3KWR8k

• Introduction
• Supplies
• Sketching the leaves
• Painting oak and sugar maple leaves
• Painting beech and elder leaves
• Painting acorn and gingko leaf
• Leaf details - veins
• Leaf details - decayed spots
• Understanding light and shadow
• Adding the shadows
• Final thoughts