Artist's Back to Basics

Drawing and Foreshortening Leaves

Observation is extremely important in botanical art. You must draw what you see, not what you think should be there. When drawing leaves you must note the type of leaf margin (edge) and whether it is entire, scalloped, toothed or wavy. Other components to observe

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