HOW TO: REALISTIC Fall Leaves in Watercolor

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I find observing and painting nature very meditative and calming. Art doesn’t have to be a masterpiece that you hang on your wall to be fulfilling. It can be just part of a soul-filling mindful practice. Get lost in a micro world that is beheld in a simple leaf. This is for ALL LEVELS.

I hold a diploma from the Society of Botanical Artists (UK) and, while my many of my tutorials here on my channel are quick and simple illustrations, a lot of my work is highly structured and detailed. The goal of botanical illustration is to bridge the worlds of Science and Art so this tutorial will hopefully bring a bit more realism to your leaf paintings as well as feel just darn good for your soul.

I wanted to share with you some simple tips and tricks that will give your fall leaves a bit more of a three dimensional quality. Texture techniques like working on damp paint to "split" open veins, using masking fluid as well as splattering and dry brush.

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MATERIALS NEEDED:
140 lb Cold Pressed paper, mounted to a board. (I am using ARCHES bright white)
For tips on mounting paper watch HOW TO STRETCH YOUR PAPER THE EASY WAY: http://crystalbeshara.com/crystal-beshara/2015/9/20/how-to-stretch-watercolour-paper-the-easy-way

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1 x #8 or #10 Round Brush (synthetic or sable or a blend is fine. I use my #10 Designer Blend)
1x stiff brush for mixing your paint colours (I use my "Filbert Mixer")
1x #1 Synthetic round or liner/rigger ( I use my #1 Ivory Rigger)
1x #3 Round Brush (synthetic or sable or a blend is fine. I use my #3 Designer Blend)
1 x small fan brush (I find synthetic works best. I use my "FLING")
a bit of hard soap
masking fluid
2H pencil
2 jars of water
paper towel or a rag
tissue for blotting
a test strip of watercolour paper
1" masking tape
Happy Painting!
~Crystal Beshara

Видео HOW TO: REALISTIC Fall Leaves in Watercolor канала Crystal Beshara