Watercolor Leaves (my 10 Favourite Techniques!)

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Watercolor Leaves (my 10 Favourite Techniques!) In this leaf tutorial for beginners I walk you through 10 easy techniques to give you perfect, simple watercolor leaves every time. From fall or autumn leaves through to realistic summer leaves with veins and soft highlights!
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0:00 Watercolor leaves beginner tutorial
1:20 Watercolor leaves best brush
3:55 Watercolor leaves wet on wet
6:23 Watercolor leaves light veins
10:07 Watercolor leaves dark veins
13:38 Watercolor leaves red veins
15:23 Watercolor leaves insect holes
18:15 Watercolor leaves coloured veins
21:38 Watercolor leaves highlights
22:49 Watercolor leaves autumn fall
25:55 Watercolor leaves back, reverse
29:13 Watercolor leaves receding (ghost leaves)
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@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Which of these was your favorite? If you liked this video try this one next, for 10 Green recipes! How to Mix Green Watercolor (10 useful recipes!) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLRiiseVlp7To4U.html

@herbcroneart 4 жыл бұрын

In the Studio with Michele Webber For scoring lines...may I suggest an XCut 4 in 1 embossing pen? Very cheap on EBay and I wish I had bought one sooner! It’s really good for fine details such as leaf veins.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I have that pen, I have to say it didn't work too well when I tried it, need to experiment with the different sizes perhaps.

@denavess732 4 жыл бұрын

I’m not criticizing you, we are all different. I talk fast too! Good information. Thanks sharing. ❤️

@carollen5633 2 жыл бұрын

The technique using an Aquarelle pencil in the wet leaf veins is my favorite. Thank you.

@carollen5633 2 жыл бұрын

@@herbcroneart /// I agree like them as well, the small size

@hollyahner8013 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the rain sounds in the background!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Always raining here. I just went to Egypt, had a tour of the national park, two days a year it rains. Wow!

@Megzamani 2 жыл бұрын

These are being suggested daily now so I am watching them all as they pop up. Thanks much.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@dianakoeppel3492 Жыл бұрын

Love the tip about the "ghost" leaves for depth. Thank you.

@marcosdeoliveira6072 9 ай бұрын

For me, your videos as like a therapy

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much :-)

@JanCarpenter-mx5gz 3 ай бұрын

Love shading turned down leaves and background leaves

@methywoz Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world! You’re a delightful instructor, lots of gratitude from across the pond!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cathyserafinowicz6374 3 жыл бұрын

You’ve made leaves exciting!😃 👍🌿🌱☘️🍀

@Kimber_Lee_Enlow 3 жыл бұрын

Love the light veins. Nice control of paint.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@irlGlitches 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 32 and I didn't realize until I came across this channel how much I miss my art teachers from middle/highschool. :) Thank you for not putting the actual lessons all behind a pay wall.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@cindylouwhobohl6983 2 жыл бұрын

Again very helpful information. Did not think about using watercolor pencil for red veins...genius idea!

@ESimon-th1w 9 ай бұрын

Great tips, thank you! I especially liked; using a watercolor pencil to put in veins or outline bug bites, and using a bigger brush to help prevent drying lines. I've struggled with drying lines while using small brushes, so this is a wonderful tip.

@marymorgan2221 3 жыл бұрын

Very good as usual, my fav is the red watercolour pencil for the central Vein. Thank you very much. X

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice!

@4ohgollycats Жыл бұрын

Loved the behind ghost leaves instructions

@maggimarmion3836 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the underside of the leaf painting 👍😍

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@brittanydempsey6549 8 ай бұрын

I have a brush that I used a pencil sharpener on the end that I use for scoring instead of bringing a knife near my painting. It works beautifully and when I use my nicer brushes that don't have it I'm always reaching for it. Also thank you for such wonderful videos. Alot of KZfaq is repackaged info over and over but I'm learning so much from your videos that is new to me that no one is talking about thanks so much

@cherylberry1613 3 жыл бұрын

I had never heard of the scoring technique. That is one I am definitely going to try. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful to you Cheryl!

@nancybada6373 4 жыл бұрын

Love all these techniques

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@dianemccabe9907 Жыл бұрын

Michele, you are the best!!! You make the best videos!! Very informative. You are very good at explaining things I have been trying to work out on my own. Been very frustrated, but these are techniques I'm very excited to try! Thank you so much!!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@bkbekka32 2 жыл бұрын

I am currently using acrylics, but I am very much loving the beauty being created before my eyes.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Acrylics are great too :-) But watercolor is my favorite, there are effects you can't get in any other medium.

@colleenmcchesney1482 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video of techniques. I have quite a few more ways to get the results needed for my leaves.

@miahughes1450 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michele. I’ve learnt so much in such a short time and had fun practicing

@karenjones9118 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this video, really liked the different techniques, especially the idea of using watercolour pencils and ghost leaves 🙏

@sabinelloyd8532 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent tutorial! Thank you 😊 the ghost leaves were my favourite

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@jrobbx 3 жыл бұрын

As an absolute newbie, this was very informative.

@sherrieleslie7478 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these techniques. Much appreciated your teaching.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@pollygets9362 2 жыл бұрын

learning so many great tips here. I love watching the practice

@mom2bsa 4 жыл бұрын

I like the turned over leaf the best. It’s so realistic! Using watercolor pencils for the veins is nice too.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Watercolour pencils do make things easier!

@icicleroblox32 Жыл бұрын

This is SO helpful Michele…..thank you

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@maryloueppard425 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for generosity. I am learning so much from you and pray abundance for you.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@laurahamilton4362 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your fascinating techniques, I can hardly wait to try them.

@vickymeissner510 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear !

@irmareitz701 3 жыл бұрын

Another great tutorial. Thank you so much Michele.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@marymccabe3111 4 жыл бұрын

Michelle, thanks for this tutorial! You don't talk too much or too fast. As opposed to some other tutors, everything you say tells me why you do it the way you do it, which is very important to know. I liked the leaf underside, the scoring and the basic watercolor tips which you blended into your discussion of each tip. Again, thank you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Mary! 😊

@juliebrocklehurst-woods5247 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video, thanks so much. I’m just learning, and have decided to just focus on foliage for awhile.

@charlesmclennan3063 5 ай бұрын

I love your tips

@liamwatson5125 4 жыл бұрын

I love your leaves, Michele.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jaxgonsalves 3 жыл бұрын

Truly love your tips& tutorials

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@juliedavies3481 3 жыл бұрын

Love the clarity of your tuition Michelle, thank you for sharing these tips and techniques

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Julie!

@SophieBird07 4 жыл бұрын

As usual, I am learning so much!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@ChrisK929 3 жыл бұрын

Just the video I needed. Thanks.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@mandalouw5307 Жыл бұрын

Ghost leaves! Thank you your video helped me so much!

@KarenMcCoy-xi2bf 3 ай бұрын

Michele thank you for taking time to make, edit and plan these videos. Can you do one on layering color? I learned today why my leaves have drying lines. What a help!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 ай бұрын

Noted!

@frostieone 6 ай бұрын

Good clear instructions Very helpful! Thanks

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@christinamaclean1154 4 жыл бұрын

Such great detail. Many thanks!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@beebee4095 3 жыл бұрын

I adore working with greens! I have a watercolour pad dedicated to mixing my own greens and it is amazing how many different shades you can create. 🌿🌱☘️🍃🍀🪴

@carollen5633 2 жыл бұрын

Baked Beans/// I was surprised with lemon yellow and black for some of my greenery.

@chrishackenbrack343 3 жыл бұрын

the turned leaf is quite effective, and I never thought to use a was pastel as resist, thank you

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@patytrico 4 жыл бұрын

I fell in love with that paint! Your work is amazing :)

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Paty ☺️

@lynnpomeroy9336 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michele, that was very helpful and interesting.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Lynn!

@Sans-nx4cx 3 жыл бұрын

i love your tips!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@JoeJoe-uo5hf 4 ай бұрын

(Re-visiting this video down the line). Fame hungry pigeons - classic!! You are a talented artist, tutor and (subtle) comic Michele. Love love love your videos - you've taught me so much and made me titter along the way! Thank-you xxx

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 ай бұрын

Glad you love them!!

@miriammolloy5900 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Michelle

@karenirving7088 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant

@cherylj.harris4967 4 жыл бұрын

I've needed help with leaves. Thsnk you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@abugintheblue 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always struggled with leaves - if there are loads in background, but you’ve addressed all my problems. Brill,!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

So glad :-)

@nsavar5864 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your own finished paintings with us -- so beautiful and generous. It helps me see the techniques you present so clearly in their finished painting context. (I'm a visual learner.) Thanks again for another well done video.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@elideelilley5064 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Michele. Really enjoyed this video and am eager to try these techniques.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@judifoster8 3 жыл бұрын

This video was great! I loved the “carved” veins.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@swlbarely Жыл бұрын

Great job Michelle!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@votisit 4 жыл бұрын

Scoring the paper for the veins is a brilliant idea. Thank you.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

No problem Natasha!

@shirleygreaves9650 3 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant tutorial. X

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@normaspande3141 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips thank you.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Norma 🙂

@carlabakelaar8912 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, will try them all.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Carla!

@deborahjoy2013 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michele. I have been water color painting for about 2 months and have learned so much from your tutorials. Loved this leaf tutorial! I hopefully will be able to apply these techniques to my paintings! My favorite was the turned under edge but many others were equally as good.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@donnaturner9518 3 жыл бұрын

Loved all 10 techniques, probably my favorite was number 9. Thank you for sharing your talents.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@sheiladass1656 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michelle you're such a brilliant teacher..I only came across you by chance your lessons with clear demonstrations are just so perfect to get to understand the basics of drawing/painting. I hope you continue to share your skills with us. Well done!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@bshadas 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your explanations , i really love them ❤

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@shirleygreaves9650 2 жыл бұрын

Really great tutorial, thank you. X

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@meadowscolin 4 жыл бұрын

Found this really useful. Thank u

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Colin!

@janedoe1790 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips 🌻🐝✨✨✨thankyou.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dijosephine9556 2 жыл бұрын

Your tips are sooo helpful 👍🌹

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@lesleyhughes9461 4 жыл бұрын

Great ideas - especially watercolour pencil

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@aliciashackley5830 4 жыл бұрын

Michele, I enjoyed all of these techniques. But the red pencil up the middle and red paint spreading from the middle and the curled over leaf techniques are wonderfully helpful. Thank you so much once again. 🥰

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you, glad it helped!

@edzejandehaan9265 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting color, green. Very easy to mess up. Good tutorial, and yes I will look at that "10 recipes to mix green" vid now😉

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect, thank you!

@lydiabosley9152 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Michele! I am just a beginner so I will have to try your techniques before deciding which ones I like best, but the watercolor pencil was a neat trick!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I use watercolour pencils for all sorts of details!

@Angie-pl3uw 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked the addition of blue to make the second leaf appear to be coming from behind in the last example. Thanks for such great information.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@sherilyncook5062 4 жыл бұрын

Really helpful. Every tip was great. Appreciate your teaching style. Thanks for sharing your talent.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Sherilyn :-)

@pennybordelon707 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful wonderful show very informative thank you thank you thank you!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you

@maureenparsons2062 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you,I found the illustrations very informative,and brush size ,was interesting 😳👍🏻

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@paulinemcnelis4377 4 жыл бұрын

Really helpful tips so well explained I always enjoy watching your videos thanks Michelle.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Pauline ❤️

@christinelubanski9880 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michelle I enjoyed your tips and my favorites were how to use Watercolour pencil over damp paint! Also graying/blue for the background ghost leaves. Thankyou Christine 😊

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks for watching Christine!

@1971wizzard Жыл бұрын

Fab video!!!

@sonnyjuke 2 жыл бұрын

Great video really learnt a lot, thanks

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@virginiaalan2050 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful; I have struggled with leaves.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@alisong9994 4 жыл бұрын

My current flower painting is lacking depth so I'm going to try the 'ghost leaf' technique. Thank you so much for these tutorial videos.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Alison. Sometimes you also just need to add a lot more leaves.

@marleiseturner4689 4 жыл бұрын

I have two favorites actually. Those are the ghost leaves, and the leaves that are nicely scored. All of your tips however are invaluable to me as a new watercolor enthusiast. Thank you so much for graciously sharing❣️

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@mariapazaristeaguirre4491 4 жыл бұрын

From Chile, thanks very much. Your tips are really great.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Hello in Chile! Thank you 🙏

@annettefournier9655 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michele. Flowers and leaves are not my favorite things. Wonderful tutorial. My favorites are the craft knife dark veins and the ghost leaves. Love those ghost leaves!👍💜

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome ☺️

@johnrdoe108 3 жыл бұрын

Very good vid

@artfulbarb5775 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I struggle with making my leaves look real and not all the same. Great tips!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@marcwheeler4406 4 жыл бұрын

I think the curling under leaf was my favorite good tech, thank you...mikelle newyork strong 😷👏🦋🎨

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc :-)

@hobbyhopper3143 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a new subscriber and really appreciate your generosity in sharing your talent. I didn’t care much for the bi-colored leaf but the rest were wonderful. My favorite has to be the “ghost leaf” technique. Thanks again.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing, I appreciate it and hope to bring you lots more useful videos!

@celiawhitton8651 4 жыл бұрын

Once again, another excellent and informative video. It's hard to choose a favorite, as I am a beginner and haven't tried all techniques. But.... I do like the caterpillar lunch leaf, as it tells a story.

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@barbiewarner530 4 жыл бұрын

again u read my mind.ive been doing a dogwood n the leaves r harder then i thought.ty

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@cafecito25 3 жыл бұрын

Once again another great tutorial video! Personally I like them all. I've seen in your other videos how you use these same techniques for flowers and trees. 🙂

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@jadewytch2335 2 жыл бұрын

My fave was the last two leaves - the ghost leaves and changing up the color for the backside of the leaf. I don't currently have watercolor pencils, so I've been going in with thicker paint when the leaf is almost dry and nearly achieving the same effect - not quite, this could be a time I might use a liner brush... :) Thanks for your guidance!

@Angie-pl3uw 3 жыл бұрын

I have used the "ghost leaf" without knowing exactly what I was doing. I added more blue to my green but lightened it with water. I was quite pleasantly surprised with my outcome.

@AnnieThanjan 2 жыл бұрын

I have started using an old ball pen to do the scoring.

@richardlevasseur6771 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice! I was particularly interested in watching this tutorial because my next project is a pair of Macaw parrots. As you may know they have long tail feathers - much like a leaf. Ordered a #10 brush!!!

@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, yes I guess feathers are similar 🙂