My latest trip to Canada to visit my cousin inspired this design. I’ve never been to Toronto in the Summer, and I had so much fun exploring this beautiful city! Previously, I’d only been to Toronto in the winter for a quick business trip, so it was great to see the city while the weather was nice and accommodating.
I love the shape of a maple leaf – and in Canada it’s everywhere! It’s on their flag after all. My cousin and I had fun exploring the nooks and crannies of Toronto, from the Distillery District, to the Toronto islands, and my favorite – Nathan Philips Square! I just love that Toronto sign, and I came back to photograph it both during the day and at night.
And I love fall! Pumpkin Spice season is my favorite. So, I looked to those two things for inspiration on this one. To represent fall, I pulled a robust color palette of the beautiful oranges, yellows and reds that you’d see when the leaves turn in autumn.
I had fun mixing these watercolor paints into a nice ombre to give the leaf shape some interest. I decided to lead the eye upwards, with the lighter colors on the bottom leading upwards to a bold red on the top. I love the way it turned out, and I played with it further in illustrator to make a leaf print pattern.
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Medium: Watercolor
Design: Canadian Maple Leaf
Color Palette: Fall Vibes – Deep Reds, Oranges, and Golden Yellows
Mood: Rustic, Cozy, Crisp, Pumpkin Spice!!!
Inspiration: A fun trip to Canada!
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