How to paint a realistic leaf in watercolour

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Try a FREE full length class here to learn how to paint in the realistic way you've always wanted to - https://www.naturestudio.com/become-a-better-artist/ Ever spent ages painting a flower, nervously putting off the moment when you have to tackle the leaves? This mini tutorial will help you get there. Taking the time and learning the techniques of how to paint realistic leaves are crucial to botanical painting and can really let your painting down if you don’t get them right. But they can be intimidating because there is often SO much detail to try to capture. Here I walk you through my method. Watch now, then come over to https://www.naturestudio.com/become-a-better-artist/ to get my full length class - FOR FREE. If you would like to join the discussion over in my blog post, then please click here: http://watercolourswithwow.com/how-to-paint-a-realistic-oak-leaf-in-watercolour/ Painting in a realistic way in watercolor is easy when it's tackled step by step. In this watercolor tutorial I will show you how to paint realistic Oak leaf one step at a time. So have fun and let me know how you get in in the comments below. What paints am I using? I have a 12 paint palette I always use for watercolor painting. For the full low-down visit my supplies page: https://www.annamasonart.com/essential-watercolor-supplies/ CHECK OUT MORE…. ❤ Learn with me with Nature Studio membership - https://www.annamasonart.com/online-school/ ✿ Subscribe to Nature Studio TV - https://www.youtube.com/c/AnnaMasonArt ✿ Get my regular updates for demos, tips, and ways to unblock your creativity - https://www.annamasonart.com/blog/ ✿ Find the supplies you’ll need - https://www.annamasonart.com/essential-watercolor-supplies/ ✿ Nature Studio Members’ stories - https://www.annamasonart.com/student-stories/ —----------------------------------------------------------- Click play or jump to these key points 00:00 Intro 00:40 Lightest tones 01:02 Darkest details 01:58 Wash adjustments 02:48 Details and adjustments 03:21 Edges and veins 03:48 Offer MORE ON YOUTUBE... ❤ Why to choose watercolor for success - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-fjTJfKiis ❤ Know when to stop tweaking your painting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK7XmzIGk5UHNt04wI&index=1 ❤ How to paint a blueberry with just one colour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMk0Tjc9Flo&t=79s NATURE STUDIO ON SOCIAL... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annamasonart/?hl=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/AnnaMasonArt/?locale=en_GB Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/AnnaMasonArt Twitter - https://twitter.com/annamasonart?lang=en Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/annamasonart/ _____________________________________