Fall Leaves

The leaves are changing color quickly with the cooler evenings. Fall is a time of brilliant leaf colors contrasted against the blue sky or remaining green leaves.

This is a good time to explore complementary colors. In autumn, nature displays a magnificent show of color and contrast.

Opposite shades across the color wheel really pop when placed next to each other adding drama to a pastel painting.

I am including a photo of a butterfly I shot that demonstrates the complementary colors orange, red and across the color wheel blue.The contrast makes for a striking photo.

A simple project involves choosing a fall leaf or two and painting a pastel picture of the leaves contrasting against a brilliant blue background. The following links leads you through this project. I hope you enjoy it.
http://www.teachartathome.com/PastelFallleaves.html