Painting Monstera leaves

Painting Monstera leaves - student project

Painting Monstera leaves - image 1 - student projectI love to design seamless repeat patterns for Spoonflower. I wanted to make monstera leaves, and even though I tried to follow the instruction in the class, I ended up just doing it the way I normally do. I wish it was less complicated, the leaves should be smooth and not so many lines. 
I really love the addition of the dust that I learned in the class!

I have included my inspiration photos and my initial drawings of the leaves.Painting Monstera leaves - image 2 - student projectPainting Monstera leaves - image 3 - student projectPainting Monstera leaves - image 4 - student project