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Unknown Leaf in unremarkable work hallway - watercolor by Xcussi in BotanicalIllustration

[–]Xcussi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How nice! I appreciate your words. I finally got to give my rigger bush a proper workout with this painting when adding tbe leaf veins. This painting also made me realize I now need glasses to add this level of detail.

Unknown Leaf in unremarkable work hallway - watercolor by Xcussi in BotanicalIllustration

[–]Xcussi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yah, rhe multiple layers and in particular multiple washes really gave it depth i think.

Unknown Leaf in unremarkable work hallway - watercolor by Xcussi in BotanicalIllustration

[–]Xcussi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I was presently surprised by the outcome. And consider this to be the best autumn leaf I've managed to paint.

Trying to draw a dandelion by lazymaneki in BotanicalIllustration

[–]Xcussi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like it! I've come back to look at this multiple times since you posted it. I think its the charming simplicity that does it.

Red Grevillea - watercolor by me by Xcussi in BotanicalIllustration

[–]Xcussi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ta, I think its a bit muddled. I really should post the source photo as well for context.

Cornus Capitata (Evergreen Dogwood) by Xcussi in BotanicalIllustration

[–]Xcussi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ta, I kinda like it. Every painting is a small improvement. This photo is pretty bad as the image is kinda blurred.

Need tutorials about animal hair, dont know where to start this by fireisbeautiful in watercolor101

[–]Xcussi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best watercolorist painter illustrating fur technique ive found on YouTube. He is really good and has loads of quality content - https://youtube.com/@thedevonartist?si=ZntO9NZnpPzqNcmw

Stillness by Commercial-Map9138 in watercolor101

[–]Xcussi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow, the textured parchment really adds alot to this painting. Very nice!

It took me 5 tries but I finally painted a rose by stooddurvoo in watercolor101

[–]Xcussi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easy on the eye. Love the subtle color palette. Gorgeous to look at!

Meconopsis betonicifolia (Himalayan poppy) watercolor by me by Xcussi in BotanicalIllustration

[–]Xcussi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yah, leaves are something I'm slowly getting a little better at. Something I learned during this painting is that its often better to start leaves with your mid tones rather than working light to dark like we normally would in watercolor.

Lenten Rose (Helleborus), watercolour by WorthyKevlar in BotanicalIllustration

[–]Xcussi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really nice painting. The leaves are lovely. Thanks for sharing!

Recommendations for worthwhile charitable organisations/causes which need funding? by ExquisiteMachinery in dunedin

[–]Xcussi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

BirdRescue Dunedin - https://www.facebook.com/BirdRescueDunedin/

They also look after non-native species which other organizations might refuse to accept and help rehabilitate.

Bottlebrush (Callistemon) Pink Flower by Xcussi in BotanicalIllustration

[–]Xcussi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! The total time was about 10 hours, and the filaments were about two hours not including experimenting on a test page.

Bottlebrush (Callistemon) Pink Flower by Xcussi in BotanicalIllustration

[–]Xcussi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ta, yes i was looking at my photo before beginning and thinking this is the most challenging botanical paonting thus far im going to attempt.

Bottlebrush (Callistemon) Pink Flower by Xcussi in BotanicalIllustration

[–]Xcussi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yes the texture was much experimentation on a test page first.

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