EARLY ACCESS // ivy leaves
Added 2024-06-18 09:00:02 +0000 UTCSome leaf studies! Here’s the reference image, which was a picture taken in my neighbor’s yard: 
Ever since I finished last month’s growth painting, I’ve been thinking about how I can stylize plants and leaves in a way that feels realistic but magical and stylized at the same time. I tend to get stuck on capturing tiny, sharp little details which doesn’t give me the look that I want, and I found that using a larger brush for the growth painting was really helpful. So I wanted to revisit some similar subject matter and try this approach again!
Even though the details on ivy leaves are so intricate and detailed, I had to force myself to stay zoomed out and use a larger brush so that the details stayed large and readable. I also exaggerated the colors so that it didn’t look too much like a copy of ther reference image. I’m happy with how it turned out! The process video is coming up in a few days ~ keep an eye out for that!
Comments
Drawing plants is honestly so nice and rewarding! Have fun ~
Loish
2024-06-24 08:15:29 +0000 UTCInspired me to go and try painting some plants! D: 🌱✨ love how you go from basic colors to add so many beautiful variations for the final steps 😍
Laura
2024-06-18 17:57:41 +0000 UTCGorgeous! your depictions always look more interesting than the photo! I love your colors <3
Kat Craig
2024-06-18 15:49:21 +0000 UTC
