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Learn in this masterclass how to paint realistic leaves in watercolor - masterclass by artist Doris Joa

ONLINE WATERCOLOR VIDEO COURSE: How To Paint Leaves

$23.50

Categories: flowers-related, Learn, learn-to-paint, leaves, online-full-lessons, rose-related
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Inside the Masterclass

Leaves are much more than a background element.

In this masterclass you’ll discover how to paint leaves in watercolor, create realistic foliage, mix natural greens and create the depth and atmosphere that make floral paintings come alive.

2 hrs 9 min of guided instruction including:

  • Reference photos & drawings
  • Images of all finished studies
  • Additional handbook
  • Bonus study on how to paint rose stems

 

how to paint leaves

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Get a glimpse inside the lesson and watch Doris demonstrate her painting process.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to mix beautiful greens (cool/warm greens and the dark greens for shadow areas)
  • How to create realistic form
  • How to mix harmonious colours
  • How to create lights, midtones and darks
  • How I work in an easy to follow way
  • How to create the form of leaves with simple washes of colour

Reference Material

Learn how to paint leaves in watercolor with carefully prepared reference material including the original photo reference, drawing template and additional learning resources.

reference material how to paint leaves in watercolor by artist Doris Joa

Step-by-Step-Photos

study leaf shapes – mix natural greens – create realistic form with light and shadow – paint beautiful leaves step by step

Watercolor Instruction Lesson on DVD - How to paint leaves  Painting Tips for painting leaves without reference photo

Watercolor painting DVD on painting leaves  Demonstration on how to paint leaves in watercolor - Art Instruction

Reviews

… I am watching your leaves DVD started Monday evening. O my, that evening I went very late to sleep because I could not stop watching. Love it!!! Now I am going to watch the last part. But what I already have seen is beautiful and so very helpful. The leaves are wonderful and I can’t wait to paint them too.It is absolutely great and above my expectations. I am so happy with it!! Just what I was waiting for! I have already learnt so much from you! After 3 years of not painting at all it is now my passion again because of you…
Yvonne, Netherlands

Received your DVD’s Yesterday and I am already half way through them. They are wonderful!! I am learning so much, especially about warm and cool shadows, and the essential underpainting on leaves!!
Heather, Canada

… your leaves are the best that I have ever seen…
Marie, Australia

Dear Doris, Your DVD’s arrived late this afternoon much to my pleasant surprise.  I thought they would be much later.  I watched the one on painting leaves as soon as I got it.  It is wonderful. You make everything look so easy.  I can’t wait to try your techniques.  I mostly do wet in wet, but now I will try wet in dry.  Your leaves are simply gorgeous.  Thanks again for that wonderful DVD.  Can’t wait to view the other one.  Do you use cold pressed or hot pressed paper?
Regards,
Sophie, Canada


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