In this tutorial I will show you how to paint basic watercolor leaves. We break each leaf painting to basic shapes and techniques to help you master different kinds of leaves!


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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Brush direction and pressure/release technique.
03:45 - Beginner mistakes when painting leaves…
05:45 - Painting leaves on a stem.
10:32 - Longer leaves (like iris or tulip).
11:30 - Longer leaf that is folded.
12:26 - Jagged edge leaf (like for a rose).
13:07 - Peony leaf example.
14:00 - Don’t miss out!!!