These leaves were found on a local walk in July. They must have survived from the previous Autumn and although decayed the colours made them an attractive subject for painting.
Herb robert is a common wild flower in the spring. It is found in many habitats including woodland. . The butterfly is a Meadow Brown which is a common sight in spring.
This beautiful winter leaf is portrayed in coloured inks. A wash in ink was applied for the basic colour and then the detail was added using a dip pen and ink.
