I Should Have Painted More Leaves

I should have painted more leaves this fall.

#152 - Fall Leaf - 6" x 6" gesso board - regular palette

I must remember not to go back and paint in the leaf veins. I had fun with the background. On one paint stroke, I hadn't mixed the paint very well on my brush. The brush stroke turned out swirly-looking, so I did the entire background that way. I also went back in and outlined the leaf in gesso. One of my friend's leaves a broad distinct outline when she paints. I like how it looks, so I am experimenting.