ACEO Leaf I
colored pencil on paper
3.5 x 2.5 inches
©2008 Ann Thompson Nemcosky
Click here to buyI found this little leaf on our walkway the other day. It reminded my of how the season is beginning to turn to autumn, however subtle the changes. I liked the curl of this leaf, turning inward, with just a touch of green still remaining, a remnant of summer days now nearly gone.
I LOVE this leaf! So delicate and softly colored - I can almost feel the crunchiness around the edges. You've perfectly achieved the effect that colored pencil is perfect for.
ReplyDeleteI admit to a soft spot for leaves as subject matter as they are a recurrent theme for me. No matter, your leaf is wonderful!
Wonderful drawing. I have been ignoring the few yellow leaves I see on our trees. I put it off to not enough water (desert area) but they are only now turning yellow. I love the cooler days to come but not the bare trees or the cold to follow. Your leaf looks lonely which is how I think of the leaves falling - used up and pushed away. The turned tip came out super on your leaf. I feel like I could just pick it up. Must be a strange morning when I feel sorry for a leaf! But it looks so real.
ReplyDeleteAnn - this is wonderful! I can just feel the crispness of it! You should try quilting, I do the stress free version, if it's not perfect, too bad! :D Marva
ReplyDeleteMarva - it would have to be the stress free version for me too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marva, Freebird, and Monette, I appreciate your thoughtful comments :)