Chestnut Leaf

Gold Maple Leaf Watercolour

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Red Maple Leaf Botanical

I love gathering autumn leaves, pine cones, chestnuts, etc. Autumn is an amazing time of year. Suddenly the sky turns silver and the ground becomes a mosaic of gold, copper, reds, yellows, and all earthy ochres. If I take a stroll under the trees I come out with great bunches of colourful leaves, and other  such paintable treasures. 

After Dinner

I just love to sketch. Here's a little pen and wash I did after a lovely dinner at a friend's. It's very rough but I believe the sketch captures the mood of the moment.

Cadmium Red in a Jar of Water

My pricy tube of cadmium red broke and was oxidizing. I squeezed it into a jar of water and keep it in a cool dark place (the fridge). When I need some cad red I scoop it our with a knife and add a little linseed oil. It's regular oil paint, not the water-soluble type,  so it never mixes with the water.

Oak Leaves From My Sketchbook.

Oak Leaves from my sketchbook.

Oak Leaves #2

71/2x11 water colour on paper

Oak Leaves, 7 1/2 x 11

I just love fall leaves. It's like  Mother Nature took out her paintbrush and went wild.

Chickens and Terri at Beacon Hill Park