Leafy Character
ONLINE SHORT
Not another 'leaves' course... how is this different?
Many excellent online courses cover drawing and painting botanically accurate single leaf specimens. Usually presented in plan view (looking straight down).
This course concentrates on how leaves appear when GROUPED (as they grow). Typically we will use groups of 3-5 and explore subjects such as 'Seasonal colour' 'Texture' 'Veins' and 'Creating Depth'
Student feedback
"with great pleasure I have finished the Leafy Character Online Course. It's so much that I have learned and practiced, astonished I look at the results. The exercises are quite demanding"
MS, Vienna
July 2021
It covers
Intro to leaf characteristics
Creating a features ranking
Lighting to reveal form, colour and texture
Simple but accurate line drawing
Intro to measured drawing
Creating an illusion of depth
Mixing greens and leafy darks
Step-by-step demos of leaves with silky hairs, leaves with colour-change, leathery leaves and smooth ones
Leafy Character
Learn to capture the unique character of leaves
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How is the course delivered?
The course web site contains 17 short streamed videos to explain concepts and demonstrate techniques.
Exercises encourage you to try out, practice and develop your skills.
You will see examples of drawn and painted leaf groups presented as step-by-step scans which I call ‘build-ups’ so that you can study my process.
Although encouraged to use your own live specimens, I supply correctly lit high-resolution specimen photographs along with outline drawings for you to use.
This helps to overcome issues of seasonality and working in different climatic zones. During times of travel restriction obtaining live material is not always possible.
How much time will I need?
IT IS TOTALLY SELF-PACED
From the start date of the course you will have 6 months online access.
Learning the essential techniques, consolidating them with exercises and producing your leaf paintings will take everyone a different amount of time. It depends on your starting level and the amount of time you are able to set aside for study and practice.
