This is absolutely amazing Mary! One of the things I love autumn for is the rich colors and this type of leaf is the best to show you why. When I see a leaf like that, the first thing I think of is how I would draw it on paper (as I can,t paint, nor can I draw but I'm trying 😂). So the main idea is how to use colors and shades to recreate it on paper or canvas. You did a great job!
Maybe I should give it a try myself 😏
Thank you girl🤗 Believe me when I say that I felt like a kid in the candy shop when trying to decide on a leaf to paint. All of them were gorgeous. I still think it will take me a while to be able to truly replicate them realistically on paper, the details in a leaf are mindblowing. In black and grey with dots would be easier, color realism is harder.
I have a secret desire to someday buy a microscope and be able to zoom in into the details of plants. 🥰🥰🤩
You can try to paint and see, it does not have to be perfect, just play around. It will relax you so much believe me