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In 3 simple strokes you will learn my technique for painting eucalyptus leaves with your wedge brush (or triangle brush). A round brush can easily be used for this class.
I demonstrate, step by step, exactly how to hold, place, and maneuver your brush to obtain these beautiful brush strokes. AND, this is also included in your handouts.
Speaking of handouts!
- You have access to a boatload of them! In addition to my brush strokes, I've included several templates of my design examples. And, I've included the alphabet (1 large letter per page), numbers (also 1 per page), and a smaller size of the alphabet (all on 1 page) and numbers too. You can easily trace any one of them as we paint our designs in class and you'll have them future projects.
- PLEASE NOTE- Handouts are located by clicking on the "PROJECTS & RESOURCES" tab. On the right hand side, under "Resources" you'll see 3 separate PDFs available for download.
In class, we take it to the next level and design a eucalyptus stem around a letter.
From beginning to end we will trace the letter "L", paint it, sketch our design around it, paint our eucalyptus and then add a few flowers for a beautiful burst of color.
Let your creativity reign and add as many or as little florals as you like!
We then add a beautiful eucalyptus stem to the letter "A" which ends up looking so soft and serene. The tracing and some of the painting of the letter "A" was done ahead of time because it's the exact same process as the letter L.
Lessons are in real time so you can paint alongside me.
NO voice overs in the painting lessons.
Simple color mixing with just 2 colors.

In a little over an hour, you walk away from class with 2 completed designs.

Supplies:

Brushes:

Wedge brush (any size is fine) or a Triangle brush.
A round brush can easily be substituted.

Watercolor Paper:

I use Arches cold-pressed, 140lb. Use your preferred paper.

Paint:

Most any green, blue, grey, and maroon will do. Here's what I use:
Perylene Green by Winsor & Newton
French Ultramarine by Daniel Smith
Jane's Grey by Daniel Smith
A very small amount of Naphthamide Maroon by Daniel Smith.

Other:

Pencil & eraser
Micron pen (I use either black or sepia, size 005)
Paper towel
Water jars
White Gelly roll pen (optional)
Lightpad (optional)
Tracing paper (optional)
Washi tape (optional)
Small ruler (optional)

Considering a Beste Fountain wedge brush by Creative Mark? Here are some options:

Jerry's Artarama

Fox and Quills Etsy

Julie Brooks

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