What a beautiful day for a walk in the park! David and I hiked down a familiar trail. As usual this time of year, I was drawn to fallen leaves, to finding one with beautiful color, & interesting details.
I didn't have the time to create a longer, more finished drawing, so I decided to simply sketch the hickory leaf with a black colored pencil. How satisfying to map out the stem and follow the curves and toothed edges of each leaflet.
I especially love the nibbled parts and the bug holes. They give the drawing a sense of reality and individuality. These broken bits are a record of the leaf's growing season and tell its story.
The trail was gorgeous on this windy day -- I soaked in the last flush of autumn color as we head into November.
Here's a sycamore leaf for you to draw if you like, complete with bug-chewed holes and other interesting spots!
You can also take a walk wherever you are and collect a few small natural items to draw. Find a park bench or other comfortable spot to sit down and really look at your items. As you sketch, you can look at the details that tell its life story.
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