Gum Leaves

I want to learn how to paint gum trees and eucalyptus leaves as backdrops for Australian wildlife paintings, so started practising them using my own photos.

Colours and painting technique from demo by fantastic Melbourne botanical artist David Reynolds at www.davidreynoldsart.com.au.

Palette: Sap Green, Paynes Gray, Burnt Sienna, Alizarin Crimson, Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber.

Eucalyptus leaves, watercolour