Watercolor Basics: How to Paint Simple Leaves

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In this lesson, we learn how to paint simple, basic leaf shapes. Greenery is having a major moment in the design world, so this is a great way to get some practice in, while staying on trend with popular themes! Practice along with me and leave any questions in the comments! :)
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@linchase 5 лет назад

You are a real treat to the ear. The format is so calm and the technique is top notch. Just lovely!

@creamy0bear 5 лет назад

this is SUCH a huge help for beginners! thank you so much! :)

@blondiesque_8237 6 лет назад

Thank you so much, I would have never known to add red to green. Been struggling forever with leaves and stalks to make it the right color.. Thank you!

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

Greens are tricky! I'm so glad this was a helpful tutorial for you. :)

@o_oo.oo3o 6 лет назад

this vid made me calm and peaceful. It was very helpful also, thank you.

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

I'm so glad, thank you for the feedback!

@PPMOCRG 5 лет назад

I enjoyed watching it too.

@drawingmaza503 5 лет назад

I also paint with watercolors and colored pencils. It was so good to be able to learn another style of watercolor while watching your video.

@skyeblue6834 2 года назад

Thank you so much for taking time out to show us how to go about painting leaves

@tsai-nichiang8121 4 года назад

Thank you for making picking back up the paintbrush a therapeutic experience for me!

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

I'm so glad!

@Taitcreates639 3 года назад

Excellent knowledge of leaves as well as color mixing. Loved it! Tfs

@lalanellie8396 5 лет назад

Who would have thought that simple leaves could be sooooo beautiful! Love your video 🌱😊

@caitlinsheffer3987 5 лет назад

Thank you so much! I’m glad you like it!

@Jeon__gogh 6 лет назад

Gosh I love ur voice! U should become an art teacher! So the students can learn watercolor with love!

@rebeccaprizer7881 6 лет назад

I have been struggling with leaves so much! This was great! Thank you :)

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

Leaves are so tricky, but get easier with time! Thanks for being here! I'm so glad you liked the video.

@Dedaskitchen 6 лет назад

Thank you- great video on different techniques & color.

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

Thank you for your feedback! I'm so glad you like the video.

@taraelmegreen5527 4 года назад

I love this! I've always wanted to learn and I've not found an instructor who's going ahead and show detail and explained it as you have. For examplefor example you had the blob of paint at the bottom of that first leaf and instead of worrying about the blob drying I see exactly how it just incorporated into the picture you were trying to create. I can't wait to watch more of your videos I love the way your voice is very calm and beautiful and your technique looks amazing thank you for being online God bless you. Tara in Oklahoma

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

Thank you so much Tara! That's very kind of you to say.

@elizabethshannon100 6 лет назад

Thanks, for making this video, it helped me improve my brush stokes. I think you are a beautiful painter. Liz

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

Thank you, Liz! You are so kind to say that. I'm glad you've been able to improve!

@liaknijnik1330 4 года назад

Best video ever!!! Thank you so much !!!

@PaletteAdventure 5 лет назад

Thank you for this! I know how to draw (atleast) but I lack techniques so this has really been helpful.

@user-ww3ik7ob5l 6 лет назад

Thank you. This is helpful!

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

@veroklassmann654 6 лет назад

very good strokes! It looks so easy. I will try.What I miss is a leave that has another perspective, like rolled up on one side.

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

Thank you! It gets easier with lots of practice!

@heenab4898 4 года назад

Wow this was so beautiful... I always wanted to learn watercolor. You made it look so simple and easy . I wish to paint sunsets and sunrise through water colors and I hope I will some day. Thank You. As of now I am doing sketching coloring and canvas painting.

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

Thank you! I'm posting a new class on Skillshare tomorrow all about painting landscapes - and I teach how to paint sunrises and sunsets. :)

@christinecloutier4015 2 года назад

Just what I was looking for. Thank You

@katew3891 5 лет назад

I love watercolours so much. I have always loved to draw and doodle but felt myself getting anxious and frustrated (I know it's dumb) because I felt limited. With watercolours it feels so freeing if that makes sense. Anyway! Great video. Thanks for the tips. :)

@erikangabonzima1627 5 лет назад

This is so pretty! Im so much into leave-floral-botanical art right now.

@caitlinsheffer3987 5 лет назад

Thank you! I love botanical art as well!

@AmreenMArts 6 лет назад

this video so simple and clear I love it! if you haven't can you please do a painting items collections and which paints you use videos? thank you!!!

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

That's a great idea! I do cover this in my Skillshare class - you can get 2 free months of access to all classes with this link: skl.sh/2DQbYFY (if you don't want to continue the membership just cancel before the two months are up! It's really easy to do. :)

@kenziefonnesbeck99 4 года назад

Thank you for reminding me where to start as a lefty😅 years of painting and I think that is why I hate painting plants lol

@marializzi7286 5 лет назад

I love it,thanks for teaching me ,beautiful and understand still not speaking English

@blackcat138 6 лет назад

That was really helpful. Thank you.

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

You're most welcome! Thank you for being here. :)

@gemmacalimeri886 6 лет назад

Just found you channel and subscribed. So excited to be watching your wonderful tutorials.

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

Thanks so much! I'm so happy to have you here. :)

@JennaRaineyChannel 5 лет назад

Great stuff, thank you Caitlin!

@caitlinsheffer3987 5 лет назад

Thanks Jenna! I’m a huge fan of yours so that means a lot! ❤️

@JennaRaineyChannel 5 лет назад

@@caitlinsheffer3987 Aw, thanks love! xo

@katew9188 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for making this video! 🙋🏻‍♀️I'm a newbie artist and you took my painting to the next level

@caitlinsheffer3987 5 лет назад

Thank you for your feedback, Kate! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for being here! :)

@SojournItaly 5 лет назад

What a huge help, thank you!

@caitlinsheffer3987 5 лет назад

I'm so glad you liked it!

@zhangmeng4293 5 лет назад

Really helpful for beginner 💐

@constancegordon-webster7262 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video - it was well done and very helpful! 🤠

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

Thank you, Constance! I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for being here!

@gracegrace4116 4 года назад

Thanks very much for this, you are a good teacher.

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

Thank you! I appreciate that kind comment! :)

@michelzabethmills 6 лет назад

Great tutorial 👍 look forward to next one

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

Thank you, Michelle! I'll be posting more this month!

@sooart5333 6 лет назад

beautiful~!!

@hookedANDyarned 6 лет назад

thank u so much 😭 im making pretty leaves now 😘

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for following along - more videos coming soon. :)

@stilllife3975 3 года назад

Thank you for this 🌿

@TheBestfilmseveruk 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing!!

@sarahhooker3023 5 лет назад

Just found your channel and I absolutely love your style! Great tutorials for a beginner like me. Would you mind sharing where you found your beautiful glass jar?

@caitlinsheffer3987 5 лет назад

Hi Sarah! Thank you so much for being here! I am so glad you enjoy the videos. I got the jar at Hobby Lobby and found it online here: www.hobbylobby.com/Home-Decor-Frames/Decor-Pillows/Jars-Vases/Ornate-Glass-Jar-With-Wood-Lid---Small/p/80827956

@beckygibbs6473 5 лет назад

Thx for sharing. In USA

@ermajaramillo7815 4 года назад

Very nice. Very Helpful

@SusanLS08 2 года назад

Very beautiful.

@diyanosha.k7161 5 лет назад

Thank you so much

@user-zp1rq5iu9s 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this video!

@caitlinsheffer3987 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@shellywest2414 6 лет назад

What is your music in the background? I love it! Thanks so much for this great tutorial!!! I have learned so much! Love your greens!

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

Hi Shelly! That is a great question! I wish I could remember - I purchased it from a royalty free music website. If I happen to find the name I will get back to you. And I'm so glad you liked the tutorial and that you learned a lot. So happy to have you here!

@lesliethompson4588 5 лет назад

Great tutorial!

@caitlinsheffer3987 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@DianeHubertPrettyPinkCottage 6 лет назад

Lovely and very helpful. thank you

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

I'm so glad! Thanks for being here!

@user-cy3mr7kr8c 5 лет назад

Perfect

@menestralarteypintura3981 4 года назад

gracias por la enseñanza

@ClaudioNarra 6 лет назад

Thank you very much !!

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

You are most welcome!

@Iloveanime2440 3 года назад

this help me my art project

@colorfultoysreview9703 5 лет назад

I love your videos! You have a new sub!

@caitlinsheffer3987 5 лет назад

Thanks so much!

@iqratariq7751 4 года назад

hey! i love your videos theyre so helpful can you just mention the brushes name and brand and also which water colors do you usually use.. Thank you

@notvangogh 4 года назад

I just found you! Am so happy! Leaves are so hard and you make them look so easy! If you could tell us what size brushes you use for each one that would be awesome. I’m so new it’s hard to tell which one you are using. I dont have them all but would be nice for reference

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

Absolutely! I'll be sure to do that in future videos. I'm so glad you're here! :)

@artifexmom3824 4 года назад

That’s so cute and thanks for sharing your awesome tutorial. I love it!☺️💕👍🏻 Hello 👋🏻 I’m your newest follower.☺️👍🏻 God bless and please keep safe always.☺️🙏🏻

@cary1503 4 года назад

Super video-you make leaves come to life..In terms of brushes ,do I need to buy a Round or a Pointed round?

@victorialoftis2906 6 лет назад

Awesomeness

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

Thanks, Victoria!

5 лет назад

This is great! :3

@caitlinsheffer3987 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@julianeweber5110 4 года назад

This tutorial makes meI wanna practice right now. What a pitty that I have to go to bed. :D

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

Haha i know that feeling all too well! Hopefully you get to paint today. :) Thanks for being here!

@sedaylmaz4688 4 года назад

It really helped, thank you so much 🌻🌼

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching and for taking the time to let me know. It means the world to me! :)

@sedaylmaz4688 4 года назад

Caitlin Sheffer my pleasure🌸

@rosapillon 5 лет назад

Maravilha!!!!!! Parabéns !!!! Qual é o nome desse pincel ???? Moro no Brasil,,

@r.kphotostudiorajkumar9131 5 лет назад

Ossum I like it

@Ath33na 5 лет назад

Is there a video where you make the sheet at 1:20? I could REALLY REALLY use that practice TOOO!

@candicardinal7536 6 лет назад

so I want to do an aspen grove composition using a lot of small yellow leaves. How can I do that so that its somewhat defined and not blotchy?

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

Hi Candis! That is a great question! Two things came to my mind - the first is that you could layer them - so paint some of the leaves (not fully opaque, you want them somewhat transparent) and let them dry. Then layer a new level of leaves on top, let it dry, and repeat. Do as many times as you'd like! This is an excellent exercise in layering which can be tricky to master. You can also paint it all in one layer and go in with a drawing pen or pencil and add detail that way. I like to do that sometimes! :) Best of luck!

@ayishaparveen7039 4 года назад

I love your paintings, although I just need to get the transparency of the paint right... I’m new here so I don’t know if there are any previous videos on those, if u could just show me that would be great!

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

Welcome!! It's so nice to have you here. I will keep that in mind when coming up with new content. I'm creating a class for Skillshare that will be posted this week that talks a lot about transparency and layering. I'll share that when it's ready! :)

@paolainnocenti8863 4 года назад

bellissime!

@Whitepaper_Art 4 года назад

Your picture is very different ~♡

@peggycichos9837 4 года назад

I just found your channel and enjoyed this video. I have a question about the practice sheet you showed at 1:19 Is that an exercise that is part of the course? I think that looks helpful. Thanks

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

That is correct! I show you six practice exercises to work on brush control. We draw boxes on watercolor paper and then I guide you through the steps. I hope that helps! :)

@katies8080 5 лет назад

Great tutorial - would've liked commentary throughout video, but background music was relaxing. Will have to try this one day.

@Skinnychelle48 5 лет назад

Beautiful, thank u! What brush are u using, the red handled brush?

@caitlinsheffer3987 5 лет назад

Hi Yvette! Thanks so much for watching! I use the Princeton Heritage series round brushes. :)

@cyhomer 5 лет назад

So..i’m going to be painting very tiny leaves..probably with the #2 brush..is this a ‘round’ brush?...what type?? TY

@rhiannon282000 5 лет назад

Which kind of brushes do you use in this tutorial ? You have very useful tips!

@caitlinsheffer3987 5 лет назад

Thank you for watching! I use Princeton Heritage brushes :)

@quickworks9720 5 лет назад

What sizes?

@JessicaSantos-ip6tx 6 лет назад

💖🌷🌟

@artblogger9727 4 года назад

Good!

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

Thanks!

@nancydalessandro5190 4 года назад

Hi! Can you tell me where the exercise sheet is from? Is that from one of your tutorials? Thanks!

@diannajohnston4558 4 года назад

Please recommend a good beginner brush set and paint set

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

Hi Dianna! I'm working on putting together a beginners supply list. I'll share that when it's ready. In the meantime, I do have a video all about supplies you can check out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-c3H-DPDxo_4.html

@Rubylove48 4 года назад

May you pls list the sizes of the brushes used? When I click on the link it only size 6. Thank youuuuu

@ashamaree369 5 лет назад

May I ask what brushes you are using here?

@caitlinsheffer3987 5 лет назад

Hi Ashley! They are the Princeton Heritage series - various round sizes! You can get them at Blick. :)

@driquemanon6824 4 года назад

Hi! Which kind of brush do you have? I have trouble to find the good one! Thanks

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

Hi! My favorite brushes are the Princeton Heritage 4050 Series round brushes. I most often use sizes 2, 6, 10, 12.

@Diamonddusted68 4 года назад

Is there a way to avoid a blunt end. My leaves are looking stumpy at the very end.

@darrenfromla 3 года назад

confused! your very first stroke leaves no dark spot where the stem ends and the leaf begins when you begin pushing down on the brush. I can't seem to do that. Also! the second stroke begins slightly over the first stroke and leaves a nice darker spot there. It's as if your first stroke has already dried. How in the world is that happening?

@caitlinsheffer3987 3 года назад

This might have to do with your paper, or how much water you have on your brush! Puddling usually occurs when there's an excess of water OR if the paper isn't absorbing the water (happens with hot pressed paper).

@go.succeed 4 года назад

ncie painting

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

thank you!

@EnjoyDrawingwithMary 4 года назад

Beautiful leaves paintings :) Thank you for this lovely tutorial :) One new support from me 👍😊 I hope that we will become friends. Have a nice day 😊 ❤️

@carolmcbrideonline 5 лет назад

What size round brush are you using here?

@caitlinsheffer3987 5 лет назад

Hi! What is the time stamp? I switch between an 8, 16, 2, and 6 :)

@natalienatalie1377 5 лет назад

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@dieuquynh6515 6 лет назад

Nice

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@madydaby 5 лет назад

P A I N T M E A L E A F

@judilynangel8463 5 лет назад

Thank you for this 💖

@skyelorspacex 4 года назад

This made me smile and today wasn’t the best but just a Paint Me A Leaf helped 😂

@jillqqzhou 5 лет назад

what brand is your brush?

@caitlinsheffer3987 5 лет назад

Princeton Heritage Round :) I love them and wholeheartedly endorse them!

@SewWhittle 6 лет назад

What kind of paints are you Using?

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

Hi Sheila! That's a great question - I mostly use Winsor & Newton professional watercolors, but I also use some of the less expensive "Master's Touch" brand sold at Hobby Lobby. :)

@tinalustig2346 4 года назад

What size brush are you using?

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

Hi! What is the time stamp? I switch between an 8, 16, 2, and 6 :)

@gorgeousasma 4 года назад

Wow keep up the good work.. i also paint but not as good as u

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

Thank you so much 😀

@KK-wq3uz 4 года назад

wha colours do you use

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

Hi there! In this video I'm using mostly Winsor & Newton. I explain the colors in my new palette here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8YHUtcThT7Y.html

@handsathome 6 лет назад

The class isn't free. The site asked me to create an account and enter my credit card information. Is the link wrong?

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

Hi there! I'm sorry for the confusion! You can gain access for 2 months on Skillshare for free with this link: skl.sh/2DQbYFY - you just need to cancel your membership before the two months are up! It's a little bit of a pain but it's easy to do and nice to take any class you want for 2 months. :)

@parikhyanaboruah2314 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video! Btw can you please tell me the name of this paper?

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

It's the Fabriano Artistico Cold Pressed block extra white :)

@parikhyanaboruah2314 6 лет назад

Cate Sheffer Thank you so much ☺

@catherinengo4808 6 лет назад

hello! nice tutorial, what watercolors do u use? :)

@caitlinsheffer3987 6 лет назад

That's a great question - I mostly use Winsor & Newton professional watercolors, but I also use some of the less expensive "Master's Touch" brand sold at Hobby Lobby. :)

@catherinengo4808 6 лет назад

Cate Sheffer thank you!

@browncmz1 4 года назад

what size brush?

@caitlinsheffer3987 4 года назад

I switch out sizes throughout the video, but most common are size 2, 6, 10, and 12. :)

@liamyansrol1285 5 лет назад

Hi Caitlin, what brush are you using? tia xx

@caitlinsheffer3987 5 лет назад

Hi Liam! I use the Princeton Heritage series. You can find one here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0008DWXRW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=emeraldivy-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0008DWXRW&linkId=6b160c2d07f756d84923583d77a7973a My most used sizes are 0, 6, 10, 12. Hope that helps!

@phredbookley183 5 лет назад

At about 6:30, you say that you have it on a block? What does that mean? (Yes, I am a total newb. Haha.)

@caitlinsheffer3987 5 лет назад

You can buy paper in loose sheets, or on a block which just means it has a glue/gum on the edges to keep them together. You just use a knife or sharp edge to remove the page when you’re done!

@phredbookley183 5 лет назад

Caitlin Sheffer ohh. Gotcha. Thank you! :-)