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Published: 2016-03-10 21:36:17 +0000 UTC; Views: 1674; Favourites: 126; Downloads: 6
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Solemn, late season autumn leaf art. Marker on leaves.ΒRelated content
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Nice! I love fallΒ Β
Tis' my favorite season
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Mine too, obviously!
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The idea behind this is so beautiful! 
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A lot of the shading is added by me, but some of it is to cover up some of the places where the leaves have browned. By November there usually aren't pure yellow leaves without 'flaws' anymore, so I try to incorporate the imperfections into the drawings. But that also means I'm sometimes adding brown where there really isn't brown. Also light pinks and other colours look rich and earthy when backlit. The leaves look fundamentally different when held up to the light.
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Thank you for explaining your process to me! How long did this take to make overall?
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I'm not sure how long it took. Most of it has to be done very quickly because the leaves fade and become unusable otherwise. The drawings probably took a few hours and then the setup and photography a few more. It was probably done in small amounts of time over several days. 
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It sounds like a lot of work, but in the end, it's worth it!
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Aw, you are perfectly welcome!
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Neat idea. Did you keep and preserve any of these or did you hope for a stranger passing by to find joy in such creativity?
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I've kept and preserved some, and left some. Some get composted. I'm really not organized about any of this. Some leaves are held to trees with tape and I never want to leave anything that isn't biodegradable, so in those cases I always take them with me.
I've been thinking this year that maybe I'll send some leaves to my friends with letters. I've thought about doing resin preservation before... but I don't have experience with it. We'll see! Thanks for your thoughts.
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I agree with the environmental awareness and the idea to send letters containing these; sounds cute. And thanks for your thoughts as well; I read some of them in the philosophy and religion forum. It seemed to me like you have a talent for putting your thoughts into words in an understandable way and was wondering whether you were perhaps a writer, so I checked out your profile.
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This is just....AMAZING!!!,You are a true artist!!!!
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Oh wow, they look awesome! Great work! Especially the third lady is so beautiful! Wonderful art, i hope you keep them.
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Aww thanks! I'll definitely be doing more of these once it's autumn again!
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Yay can't wait to see them!
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this is so beautiful
I am only just learning to let go myself; sometimes it is the hardest lesson in life!
thanks for sharing, this is wonderful
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Thanks so so so much! Sorry I've taken forever to get back to you! But I really appreciate your thoughts!
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not a problem, i also take ages to get back to people, life knows how to trip us up.
as long as we can take the time once in a while its worth it
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This so reminds me of the lost miller boys in the tale of Krabat from the old, animated film. Like lost souls. This is astounding!
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Ah, I'm not familiar with that, I don't think. I'll have to check it out I guess! Thanks!
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I like this version of the story more than the new movie. But you should read the book first. I love it!
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I like how you used the shape of the leaves to create heads with hair! Great colour and contrast
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Thank you! 
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so beautiful! Ive never even thought of drawing on leaves, this is gorgeous and super creative thinking on your part! Lovely work!Β
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Thank you, glad you like it.
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I will never get tired of your leaf art! I say it often and I will keep saying it....Love it!!!
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Thank you so much!
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