These are in watercolor in my sketchbook, and not nearly as accomplished as the works here. I finally started sketching in an attempt not to belabor a painting so much. Now I overwork the sketches instead!
coloring is beautiful and your shadows are alive in that they force your eyes to toss shadows around so you see shadows that are not even there. That is really stunning. I realize the white background has a lot to do with it but still: lovely.
Joy, I love these leaves! I'm glad you posted them because they are just beautiful. I've been struggling with autumn leaves this autumn and you painted them so lovely. I like the detail in them too.