How to paint leaves and foliage with Gouache - Basic brushstrokes you need to know!

In this video, I’m sharing the brushstrokes and techniques that I use to paint leaves and foliage in gouache. You can use these basic shapes and brushstrokes to make a variety of different types of plants. I look forward to sharing many more plant and nature painting videos that will build on this one so please keep an eye out!
I’m sorry that the camera is grainy in some areas or that some angles are difficult to see. I’m learning as I go with making these videos and I’ll try to improve in the next one!
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▬▬▬▬▬ In this Video ▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 Intro
0:14 Single-Brushstroke Leaves
0:45 Two-Brushstroke Leaves
1:28 Quick Brushstroke Leaves
3:21 Foreshortened Leaves
4:25 Plant-building workflow
5:55 Shadow details (example 1)
6:50 Highlight details (example 1)
9:19 Leaves with gradient effect
9:48 Dry-brush textures
10:09 Fixing Mistakes
10:58 Shadow details (example 2)
11:33 Dots and Dashes (highlight details example 2)
12:02 Highlights-only detail example
12:51 Final Details
13:22 Conclusion
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[@P.aS.quaillai]

love the super detailed commentary explaining your process this is a great tutorial I hope to see more tips and tricks

[@MaddyBellwoar]

Thank you for the kind feedback, I really appreciate it! 😊

[@Greatanni]

Thanks a lot for your useful tips ❤ greetings from germany

[@user-ix5ei3lg6t]

شرحك رائع وبسيط شكراً لك 🥰💖💖🙏🏻

[@HeribertoNieves]

Girlllllllllll I finally found you I love your brushes for procreate!

[@MaddyBellwoar]

Ahh thank you!! So happy you're enjoying them! 🥰💕

[@projectaroid]

Great tutorial, really well done!

[@Bahuuba]

Awesome Maddy! woopwoop

[@MaddyBellwoar]

Thank you!! 😊

[@ana7177]

I'm new to gouache , and this is super helpful.. Thank you :)

[@MaddyBellwoar]

So happy to hear, thank you!! 😊

[@helenmcl]

Great tutorial - very clear and informative. Thank you, Maddy!

[@MaddyBellwoar]

Thanks so much, Helen! 🥰

[@BrigittevTien]

So helpful, thank you!!

[@MaddyBellwoar]

Thank you very much Brigitte! 🥰

[@spectreivart]

thank you for a great video and very well explanation, very easy to follow tutorial :)
waiting for the next parts as well :)

[@MaddyBellwoar]

Thank you Spectre! ♥Very happy to hear you found it easy to follow along 😊

[@shrutibakshi1354]

This was very very helpful!! It helps to see the actual techniques with a voice over explaining them. Once you know that, it much easier to practice on your own.. thank you so much!!

[@MaddyBellwoar]

Thank you so much for your feedback! 😊♥

[@SFXcel]

Thanks so much Maddy for the excellent demonstration . As one who is “foliage challenged “, this was a great help…you are the foliage master! Can’t wait for your next videos!❤

[@MaddyBellwoar]

Aww I'm so happy it helps!! Thank you! 🥰💕

[@user-ew6yf9wx9j]

Love this! Wonderful tutorial. Thank you!

[@MaddyBellwoar]

Thank you so much! ♥

[@MarcoValeKaz]

Wonderful work!!! lovely tips and brushstrokes!

[@MaddyBellwoar]

Thank you Marco!! 😊

[@laurahurst1960]

What is your favorite brand of gouache

[@MaddyBellwoar]

My favorite brands are Holbein and a very close second is Winsor & Newton. 😊I just made a blog post with all my favorite supplies here: blog.artbymaddy.com/my-painting-tools/