Natural pattern, drawn pattern…
Pattern, Day 2:
On Sunday I had a brainwave to go and pick some leaves out of the garden at my complex, paint 1 side & take a print of it on paper. I had a ball & I have sooo many prints to play with!
This one I like as it shows the contrast between a natural leaf pattern & something more abstract that I have drawn, I love them side by side & I will definitely play with this idea some more :)
Make sure you check out Bec’s pattern at Clouds of Colour!
The Little Leaf 
Love this idea and the fine line drawing too. Thanks for following my blog. Sue x
No worries Sue, thanks for visiting. :)
I sure like your art, Alana. On the abstract one, did you start with the real leaf pattern and then add it it? I’m art helpless and would like to see my kids try something like this.
Yes i started with 2 prints from leaves, but drew over one – which was quite fun! Thanks Dave :)
I’ll try that!
Oh awesome, I would love to see the results! :)
You don’t have to start with a dead leaf, do you? I think you did.
I picked one off a plant! :)
Gorgeous, love it. It would be great on a silk scarf.
It would wouldn’t it! I was given a website the other day where I could get my patterns printed on fabric, will have to try it out! :)
How fabulous, can’t wait to hear about that.
Interesting idea. I, myself love finding leaves with patterns like those. Great eye for nature.
very nice…great blog!
Thank you!
It’s beautiful! I love your blog so glad to find you and thanks for much for following mine :)
No worries, thanks for visiting :)
Greetings from New York City. Wow. These are really beautiful. I am very moved by your work, your sensibility.
Thank you so much! :)
Alana, you really caught the essence of what a leaf looks like when it begins to lose its substance through either decay or being eaten from the inside. I don’t know if that is what you were going for, but it’s what came to my mind instantly. Beautiful!
Blessings,
Marianne
Ohh wow, thats a very cool thought! Thanks Marianne
I love this!
You have such creative ideas. Beautiful!
Thanks Kathy
This is beautiful work. You are very talented!
Thank you, your always so inspiring :)
Looks like you’re having fun! ;)
So much fun!