We could study leaves for the rest of our lives–there is always something new to learn and practice with leaves, so first I’ll say, just keep practicing. But also, yes, I think the veins in the leaf on the left are nice and subtle–did you use an embossing tool? The ones in the top leaf could get a bit smaller, especially as they reach the leaf margin. Re: cast shadow, yours look nice and subtle. Just be sure they stay light and don’t have a hard edge. I think you’re doing great!
07 May 2018
(A quick note @dee-tracy if you are posting work for The Practice of Botanical Drawing and you want it included in the monthly webinar critique, please post to the other Group, The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board. Thanks!) 🙂
We could study leaves for the rest of our lives–there is always something new to learn and practice with leaves, so first I’ll say, just keep practicing. But also, yes, I think the veins in the leaf on the left are nice and subtle–did you use an embossing tool? The ones in the top leaf could get a bit smaller, especially as they reach the leaf margin. Re: cast shadow, yours look nice and subtle. Just be sure they stay light and don’t have a hard edge. I think you’re doing great!
(A quick note @dee-tracy if you are posting work for The Practice of Botanical Drawing and you want it included in the monthly webinar critique, please post to the other Group, The Practice of Botanical Drawing Discussion Board. Thanks!) 🙂