Let's Paint Loose Autumn Leaves 🍂Easy Fall Watercolor Painting by Sarah Cray of Let's Make Art

“Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go,” and in this beginner-friendly watercolor painting project, Sarah teaches us how to let go of any creative restrictions and just have fun painting Loose Autumn Leaves. In this watercolor art lesson, you’ll learn how to mix paint into fall colors and how to use the handy dandy pocket color wheel!

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Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 - Welcome & Hello
00:18 - Steps
00:55 - Supplies & Colors
03:06 - Oath
03:26 - Step 1: Tree Branch
09:10 - Step 2: Leaves
17:00 - Step 3: More Leaves
21:11 - Step 4: Get Messy
36:43 - Step 5: Veins & Twigs

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[jkobis]

Thank you! I took an art class at my senior center a few years ago. My teacher would not even look at me. She made me feel like I was just awful. But here you are thank you so much!

[annekeeley-taylor]

Absolutely beautiful! I always spray the back of my paper with water & put it between two pieces of clean cardboard. I then put a heavy book on top. This will flatten a warped page or notecard.

[jenniegem]

I just started "art-ing" a couple of months ago. I've always been very critical of myself...but for some reason, when painting, I am able to let that go. To say I'm hooked is an understatement. I may paint a million flowers but I don't care. LOL I love your positive attitude and you are also a great teacher.

[tracybrowne]

Hi. Thank you for this tutorial. It's simple, not too stressful.

[UteMitchell]

So, I have decided at the ripe old age of 47 to start painting. I have not painted a thing in my life. I have never considered myself an artist. I write. I don't draw. I don't paint. I am also extremely self-critical. Signed up for the subscription because why the heck not, and in the meantime started out the the wildflowers and then the apple. I really really don't care for my apple. BUT I can see the progress even between my first and second apple. And I absolutely adore you and your videos with Keenan. I'm committing to this painting thing for a year, and I'm excited to learn from you. Onward!

[janicebleasdale]

Loved your painting idea! Maybe paint the same composition for each season of the year!

[aj-yios]

Grace is what I feel when I’m learning from you guys❤

[celeste]

Assuming positive intent is one of my new practices. Loving this session, and looking forward to trying it out! I think I'll need to practice my leaves a bit before I get going so I can find a somewhat consistent and good-looking shape.

[kspringer]

Thank you for this! I celebrated the first day of autumn by taking your oath and having some fun painting colorful leaves. Painting is so much more enjoyable when I can remember, it's just a piece of paper! 😉

[staceface]

You guys are adorable. I love how free I feel when doing your tutorials and am much easier on myself than usual. Also, I love the watercolor paints in your kits.

[dondidove]

I LOVED this tutorial, I think it's now one of my faves! I did it a couple of days ago because I couldn't wait 😆 Such wonderful teaching. All the LMA videos bring me joy!!

[charlinefisher]

Am redoing this tutorial sept of 2022. Turning out different from first time learning things didn’t pickup on then

[JanetBuol]

Oh my the "Bend and " --Legally Blonde. LOL (edited for credit given)

[alexas]

Does anybody else’s berry blue have a stick type consistency? It doesn’t effect the way the paint goes on but it stretches a lot

[suel]

You’re such an inspiration. I watch on Tuesday nite before bed . Happy dreams guaranteed!

[paris]

Another beautiful painting! Always a joy painting with you and Keenan!

[peterpearce]

Sarah you are one of the best teachers I have watched in a long time. You and your partner made art fun. Thanks so much. Peter. Oxfordshire UK.

[catherineslater]

Love the banter and you and Keenan have during these videos! You two really seem to enjoy working with each other. It makes these videos so enjoyable. I also appreciate your philosophy of being kind to yourself while you find your internal artist.

[charlinefisher]

Loved the freedom of this lesson. This would work great on making your own thanksgiving cards.

[pyromancyglassart]

This was very nice.. Love how the branch shows up. Colors are great . thanks..