In this painting I’ve tried to capture the autumnal color of maple leaves coupled with a hint of holiday seasons to come by means of a dark pine green background.
Watch the video here:
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Painting some Autumn Maple Leaves with Water Droplets blowing in the wind is easier than you might think. Watch the video to see how I did the water drops. And the scratching into the paint to create the pine needles is also easy and effective.
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