Easiest Way to Paint TEN Different Leaves with Watercolor!

In this watercolor tutorial, I will teach you the easiest way to paint ten different leaves. Some may look intimidating (and they will take practice), but I believe anyone (even the beginners!) can get these leaves. Happy painting and please subscribe if you enjoyed this tutorial!

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00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Your basic but, dare I say, essential-to-know-how-to-paint: garden leaf.
02:20 - Silver Dollar Eucalyptus, yes please.
04:54 - Oh! Don’t miss this tip!
05:22 - Little cutie baby leaves.
07:06 - Two layer leaf, we’ve only just begun…
07:50 - You can do this, the rose leaf.
09:14 - Long, folded tulip leaf twisting in the wind.
10:09 - Rosemary thyme! (Wait, which is it?!)
11:24 - Do you enjoy it or taste soap? Comment below. It’s cilantro.
12:05 - You might be saying… But…
13:32 - You love it, you need it: the peony leaf.
14:30 - SO MANY ask about this problem! Watch this.
15:04 - Because we all need a longer, jagged burnt reddish kind of leaf…
17:01 - Let’s regroup here for simple, basic leaf principles.
17:42 - Details on the layered leaf.
18:30 - And some details on the peony leaves.

[watercolourartincapetown]

🍃 “Leaves are like little music notes 🎶 floating around the flowers “
💐 what a lovely poetic thing to say

[marycope]

Loved the red leaf Esp the wavy edge.

[darqueve]

I love the way you teach. Your slow demonstrations are the way to go. I see lots of demos and get inpatient with how fast they go without specific explanation. Thank you for taking your time and thoroughly explaining the process.

[firechick]

Of all the great artist- teachers on Youtube- I REALLY appreciate your methods- such as explaining how you hold the brush & how to move the maneuver it and paint. Fantastic!

[patriciafarrar]

You are an amazing talented artist and your teaching skills are wonderful. You’re a sweetheart! 🌺🌿❤

[samaritzdesigns]

🤗 YAY! I always default to painting leaves. Something new is always appreciated 😁
Especially now while I wait for greens outside.

[Loakley]

So lovely. The long ones flowing in the wind are my favorite. Definitely going to try this out.

[michellealvarez]

I love the eucalyptus! Those colors and shapes are beautiful, as well as the contrast of a light mint green color with brown.

[janjans]

Loads of fun and learning! Thank you 🎨

[brianzona]

You are by far the best teacher for watercolor painting. Thank you. All leaves are very helpful.

[tracycone]

I’m so glad to find you on YouTube. Your teaching style is perfect for me. I’m 62 and have been working in accounting for 40+ years and desperately need a creative outlet. Teaching brush strokes has been a game changer for me learning watercolor. Your flower and leave ❤️tutorials are over the top! Thank you so very much! ❤️❤️❤️

[jacquehranica]

Your leaves sample demo is a work of art in itself..!

[understandingeden]

That tulip blowing in the wind. That’s my fave for sure!!

[eleanormacdonald]

Thanks so much, Jenna. Looking forward to trying these.

[claudiabaker]

I liked the addition of jagged edges on rose leaves and also the rust tone leaves. Thank you

[tsyukyw]

Except one, I drew every other leaf with you. Thanks for being such a fantastic teacher.

[pattitodd]

I never dreamed I could watercolor but the way you teach, explain and show exactly how to do each stroke including how to hold the brush, pressure, level of color and your description and comparisons are SO helpful that I’m actually painting with watercolor! I’m taking your guidance and have purchased the supplies you referenced and I’m practicing most days with you. I purchased your beautiful book, Everyday Watercolor which is super helpful! I love it! I’ve passed on your links to my friends so we can paint together. You are a delight! THANK YOU JENNA

[karentintle-cook]

Totally enjoyed this tutorial. I wanted to know how to paint different leaves, and this was very helpful!

[annaocchuizzo]

Jenna I feel like you think of everything. I decided a couple of weeks ago to give watercolors a try - I have no artistic experience except for some drawing classes I took in college many many LOL years ago. I appreciate your style of teaching and painting. Thanks!

[graceandersen]

This is the best way to unwind from work. THis si so uniquely calming but just challenging enough for me to actually practice. And as I am never able to figure out sketching I can still get a relatively pretty painting without it. It also holds a little bit of Bob Ross vibes with pretty little flowers and paint what makes you happy.