Inspired by Silk and Earth’s process of stamping leaves with dye, I wanted to see how they’d behave with acrylic on watercolor paper.
First, among the multitudes of leaves, I had to select which ones got the most vivid lines, I saw there were flat leaves without the roots showing on the surface, which was indeed a discovery. I mean, I wouldn’t really notice it if I didn’t think about picking leaves. So, I chose the ones with the most visible veins…
Then I painted the vein side of each leaf with acrylic and pressed it gently onto watercolor paper, just like what Madison does with her fabrics.
I still have to do it more, but the process felt grounding and worth every minute. I first thought of using watercolor, then considered gouache, but somehow acrylic felt right. It’s such an adaptable medium, it can flow softly like watercolor or hold its shape with strength, depending on how you meet it with water. This feels like one of those small painting moments that could someday become an element in a traditional piece. Fun!
I create digital and traditional art inspired by nature, music, life, and spirituality. writeme@lheanstorm.com for Commissions, Web3 collabs & Inquiries.
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