Realistic Leaf Painting in Watercolor – Botanical Illustration

I paint a photo realistic oak leaf and talk about botanical illustration, its growing popularity and the techniques involved.

Colors Used:
Indian Yellow
Azo Green
Prussian Blue
Transparent Red Iron Oxide
Sepia
Ultramarine Blue
Paynes Gray

American Society of Botanical Artists

Anna Mason Art

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[pinemeadowshobbyfarmafruga]

I just knocked out five paintings the last two days on my channel. I strive to become better at photo realistic quality. Thanks for your demonstrations. Your really good at what you do.

[firechick]

I just now discovered this...many of the botanical artists use very tiny spotter or liner brushes...you made me realize it is completely artist preference.. I love your thoughtful approach to all things watercolor.

[JackieL]

After watching just a few of your videos, I started watercolor painting again. So far you are the only one that I actually understood and enjoyed. I like your humor, your paintings and your explanations. You are very talented and your work is beautiful! Thank you for your videos!

[sallyhiggs]

Best watercolour video, makes it seem simple!

[patstokes]

Botanical's are my very favorite. I love how you show us how to glaze and blend. It's just so very helpful. As far as botanical's are concerned what can be better than to study the workings and beauty of nature. I also want you to know that I love that you are a gentleman which is getting harder to find these days.

[stefanobrancato]

Hi Steve,
I wanted to drop a line thanking you for all your brilliant, artful and instructive videos. I find that when I want to chill-out and relax I often re-watch your videos as your artistic process is so inspiring and your work beautiful.
Thank you for making such a positive impact on me and my art. I'm so grateful to you.

[mbfrezon]

This is great. I was given this as an exercise in an online class as a way to help us mix accurate colors - leaves have a lot more colors than you'd guess. I did a bunch of these this fall when I just wasn't feeling the landscape I was in. They were fun and got me painting and so it was all good. Highly recommend as an excercise and figuring out how to portray the shadows is a bonus!

[lucrezialevanti]

Just beautiful. I love all the colors you brought out in the leaf. I want to watercolor like this so bad!! Thank you for sharing this - love your work.

[kirstenravnkildenielsen]

I love your paintings, and I love the scriptures at the end, reminds u’s of what it’s all about.🤗

[MysticHeather]

So, I have been addicted to your videos since I found you recently, your videos are so well demonstrated and helpful and now that I know you’re a Star Wars fan I think you may have just become my favorite youtuber 😁

[lyndamitton]

Oh my….this is gorgeous! Do you ever do videos that explain which paints or colours that are too muddy or opaque to use in realistic painting? I am very knew to water colour and would certainly appreciate help!
Thank you for sharing your great talent!

[BarBaraWhorleyCrawfordESS]

Thank you. I so appreciate your style of teaching.

[marguerittetwinkle]

My God, this is beautiful. Thank you!

[maijancornelissen]

Love this work the most. Thank you for showing and explaining this to us.🥰👍

[LadyLeda]

WOW!!! Looks like I could pick it up. Thank you for sharing!!!

[reddogth]

You make me laugh! I love your sense of humor. This is one of my favorite videos.

[mindofwatercolor]

@ Babetter Coverdale – Thanks, very kind and encouraging. Glad you're enjoying them.

[debbietesch]

Thanks for educating me about the importance of using transparent colors for glazing and the asba-art web site. I will check it out.

[bethleblanc]

Wonderful Botanical tutorial. Thank you so much. You make this technique & style easier.

[redparrot]

Wow, you are an amazing artist, I LOVE botanicals!