Hello @pgthompson@sam-mcwilliams This is a copper beech leaf from my tree. Copper beeches turn a variety of different colors but right now they are a purple blue color with some green. I am struggling with the colors and the light. I started drawing when the leaf was fresh (see other photo). But now I am working from the photo – as the leaf is dried up. There is little to no watercolor on the drawing at this point. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hi Patricia, I’m so sorry this took me so long to get to! This is such a beautiful leaf. That purple color is so rich. I think you are doing a great job. Your highlights are great, your veins look nice and natural, and your colors are fantastic. If you want to try to get a little bit darker, you could go back in with some more dark indigo, and some dark sepia. But I think it’s wonderful as it is. Way to go!!!
Hello @pgthompson @sam-mcwilliams This is a copper beech leaf from my tree. Copper beeches turn a variety of different colors but right now they are a purple blue color with some green. I am struggling with the colors and the light. I started drawing when the leaf was fresh (see other photo). But now I am working from the photo – as the leaf is dried up. There is little to no watercolor on the drawing at this point. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hi Patricia, I’m so sorry this took me so long to get to! This is such a beautiful leaf. That purple color is so rich. I think you are doing a great job. Your highlights are great, your veins look nice and natural, and your colors are fantastic. If you want to try to get a little bit darker, you could go back in with some more dark indigo, and some dark sepia. But I think it’s wonderful as it is. Way to go!!!