Fall Leaves

                                                                     Fall Leaves
                                                                         5"x7"
                                                          Watercolor with Copper Leaf
We are having one of our typical dreary days here in Atlanta.  Guess it is going to get worse before it gets better as they are calling for 3 days of rains, but at least we should get something wet if it is going to be gray.
Yesterday I was able to collect more leaves from the trees in our development and wanted to try to get them onto paper - just overnight they dried out and lost a lot of their color.  I wanted them to curl up but guess I really need to keep them under glass to keep the colors more intact.
I am having a ball enjoying doing the leaves this year.   Maybe it is true the older you get the more you enjoy the simple things in life.  Anyway, more copper leaf as the background as it makes the colors pop.  But leaves bits and pieces all over the art room too as this flies far and wide.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great week to come.

Comments

Mellowood Gallery said…
You are coming up with such interesting combinations but it is a shame that the copper really doesn't show well in the photo. I am sure that it looks great in person.
October 26, 2015 at 11:47 AM
Jane said…
The leaves are really beautiful with the copper , the colors look so vivid , and I like how you put one on the other .
October 26, 2015 at 7:07 PM
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