Day 6: Little Leaf

autumn leaf painting with palette knife
Small leaf study, 15 x 15 cm, oil on canvas board, ©2011 Julie Galante. [SOLD]

This one is more about the paint than the leaf. Sometimes I felt like I was spreading frosting rather than painting. Most of the paint was applied by palette knife, although at times I pushed the paint around with a brush, as well. It was fun.

November is Art Every Day Month! I’ll be posting a new small painting here each and every day. 

15 thoughts on “Day 6: Little Leaf”

  1. I love all the texture in this one, and what colours! I keep wanting to try out oils myself but really can’t be bothered with all the hassle that comes with them. That leaves me with a chance to admire the stuff people make who aren’t babies about it like me. 🙂

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  2. Thank you all so much for your kind comments! I love all the feedback I get during AEDM. I am so appreciative.

    @B (and @Nigel) – You might want to consider giving water-soluble oils a try. They are pretty much as easy as acrylics (no turps required), but a great way to play around with the buttery texture of oils.

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