The most dramatic lighting for painting is early in the morning, and at sunset. One recent evening, these leaves -- backlit in the long, low angles of the setting sun -- caught my eye. The contrast between the shadowy woods behind, and this brilliant cluster of cherry leaves drew me in.
I worked quickly with my Winsor & Newton Watercolor paints to capture the scene on Fabriano cold press paper, skipping the usual pencil sketch, and simply sketching with the brush. I found I liked the effect of mixing the colors right on the page, especially for the dark shadow colors.
You don't have to select a large area for a landscape. Just a simple cluster of leaves will do if they inspire you!
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