Small Starts

The trees here are fascinating there are so many different shapes, sizes, colors and types of leaves. I thought I would use some of my social isolating time getting a little watercolor practice in while studying some of the trees I can see from my little corner of the world. I did use premixed greens on this one. Usually I like to mix my own greens but since this was nothing but greens I thought I would familiarize myself with the greens I have with me. I’ll have to play a little bit more to see what I get when I mix these greens with some of my blues and yellows. I’m working on making a turquoise from what I have without resorting to buying a premix. I have not hit upon a combination I’m happy with yet. The beach scene from yesterday’s post was painted with a waterbrush and my mini six color palettes. Today’s leaf study was with my expanded palette and a travel brush. Small starts.
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