# @skillshare on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=b4fv69hoD10
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37300024-skillshare-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/f6669ca4af.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-11-21T16:01:04.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Skillshare (@skillshare) — https://gondola.cc/skillshare

## Caption

Welcome back to 30 Days of Holiday Gift Making! 🌟
In Day 5, artist Elina Zhelyazkova teaches you how to paint a vibrant watercolor maple leaf that's perfect for fall decor, handmade gifts, or simply celebrating the cozy colors of the season. 🍁

You’ll learn how to:

Sketch a natural maple leaf shape with balanced proportions
Use the wet-on-dry watercolor technique to keep colors bright and saturated
Avoid watermarks and blend pigments seamlessly
Add fine details and textures that make your leaf pop off the page

Whether you’re new to watercolor or building your seasonal art portfolio, this lesson is a colorful way to slow down and create something special this holiday season.

🎨 Materials Used:

Watercolor paints (red, orange, yellow, brown)
Two round brushes (medium + fine tip)
Watercolor paper (cold-pressed)
Masking tape, paper towel, pencil & eraser

🧭 Watch the Full Class on Skillshare:
👉 https://skl.sh/487sGAh
Dive deeper into watercolor techniques and explore Elina’s complete leaf collection, from oak and chestnut to maple and beyond.




✏️ Explore Skillshare Live Sessions → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtqQYNGG0ZFeALwrYz1h9OhePt7_bJRzy&si=gpxadUpKq2Yv34Uv

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00:00 Introduction 
00:36 Sketching the Maple Leaf Outline  
03:13 The Wet-on-Dry Watercolor Technique  
05:24 Painting the First Layers of Color  
09:28 Avoiding Harsh Edges & Watermarks  
12:06 Adding Texture and Water Splatter Effects  
16:42 Detailing the Veins with Reddish Brown  
19:19 Final Touches & Reveal  
20:02 Completed Vibrant Maple Leaf

Thumbnail Credit:
Teacher: Elina Zhelyazkova
Class: Watercolor Painting Daily Challenge: 12 Days of Autumn Leaves & Mushrooms



Hashtags (these go in the hashtag section of the details creation page): 
#WatercolorArt #HolidayGiftIdeas #WatercolorTutorial #FallArt #MapleLeafPainting 
#DIYGiftMaking #ArtChallenge #30DayChallenge #Skillshare #BeginnerWatercolor 
#CreativeGifts #PaintingTips #ArtForBeginners #FallDecor #HandmadeGiftIdeas

## Stats

- **Views:** 285
- **Likes:** 7
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 0

## Tags

paintingtips, fallart, 30daychallenge, artforbeginners, artchallenge, diygiftmaking, skillshare, watercolortutorial, beginnerwatercolor, watercolorart, handmadegiftideas, holidaygiftideas, mapleleafpainting, falldecor, creativegifts

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