Studio · Brush basics · lesson 4
One-stroke leaves
Put the strokes together: a stem in one line, then leaves made in one press-and-lift each. It's the fix for your leaf note: the strokes, shown up front.
Watch: Watercolor Tutorial | Paint Simple Leaves Step by Step PART 1 (Stems, Basics, Supplies)
Do
Paint the same sprig five times: one stem, five leaves, each leaf one stroke. By the fifth the strokes will be quicker and the leaves will look more alive.
What you'll need
| Suggested colour | Greens: Sap Green; with Lemon Yellow Hue for light; with Intense Blue for dark |
| Suggested brush | Round: A medium round (size 6) from your synthetic set |