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Katie | The Leaf Painter

@katiebrooksart.bsky.social

I’m lost in NC’s forests and fields, creating fine art on real, preserved leaves 🌱 You can find paintings, prints, and more available at KatieBrooksArt.com 🌿

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β€œMoon Watch”
Painted on a preserved river birch leaf

I’ve had the image of a doe looking up at a full moon stuck in my head for quite a while now, and I finally had a moment to get it down on a leaf! She looks like she’s got a story to tell πŸ¦ŒπŸŒ™

31.10.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The vote is on for October’s favorite painted leaf! 🍁

30.10.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œRain Seeker”
Painted on a preserved maple leaf 🍁

A print of this piece was among the orders I packed this morning, and it reminded me just how much fun it was to paint all those tiny critters in the β€œSmall Worlds” Collection back in spring 🐌

29.10.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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They’re here! 🍁

I’ve hidden the sold out pieces to clean things up a bit, but (as of posting) there are still 12 painted seeds up for grabs!

You can shop the collection here πŸŽƒ www.katiebrooksart.com

24.10.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Little glimpses of autumn, painted on preserved pumpkin seeds and leaves 🍁

And tomorrow’s the day!
These pieces will be available Friday, October 24th at 11am EST. But if you’re on my mailing list, you’ll get access to them an hour early at 10am EST!

23.10.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œThrough the Clearing”
Painted on a preserved maple leaf 🍁

The leaves here in NC are all dressed up in their Sunday best, and it just seems right to immortalize those autumn scenes along with them πŸ‚

This piece will be available in Friday’s update!

22.10.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œAutumn Walk” - Painted in acrylic on a tiny pumpkin seed 🍁

(Available Friday!)

21.10.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A peek at some of the pieces that’ll be available this Friday 🍁

The update goes live on October 24th at 11am EST! But those on my mailing list will get access an hour early at 10am EST. So joining the mailing list gives you the best chance at bringing your favorite home! πŸ‚

20.10.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A closer look at some recent autumn details 🍁

Prints of these pieces are now available! πŸ‚

#natureart #leafpainting #autumnart #painting #autumn

16.10.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œHighland Autumn”
Painted on a preserved river birch leaf πŸ‚

This painting is based on the view from Sugarland’s Overlook in Grayson Highlands State Park, all dressed in beautiful fall colors as it was this past weekend 🍁

15.10.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A tiny chapel tucked in autumn mountains, painted on a pumpkin seed πŸ‚

This weekend, we drove past the little mountain church where we were married. It was all surrounded in vibrant reds and golds, and so beautiful that now the image is stuck in my head 🍁

14.10.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Little windows into autumn, painted on dried leaves and pumpkin seeds 🍁

This time of year makes me a little extra grateful to be a landscape painter.

13.10.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œGolden Creekside”
Painted on a preserved beech leaf πŸ‚

There are few places where I feel more at peace than by a creek in the woods, and there is no more beautiful time to be there than the peak of autumn 🍁

10.10.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The tiniest rays of autumn sunlight 🍁

I may need to find some smaller brushes for this pumpkin seed series 🫣

09.10.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A pumpkin seed for a canvas, and sheep so tiny that they’re just a concept πŸ‘

06.10.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From a handful of pumpkin seeds, to a tiny art collection 🍁

Maybe I should invite some mice for a gallery opening?

03.10.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s not lost on me how ridiculous this is πŸŽƒ

But, this has quickly become a favorite October tradition of mine… painting pumpkin seeds!

02.10.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œChanging Reflection”
Painted on a preserved maple leaf 🍁

A little painted farewell to September.

30.09.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A few scenes of autumn, the season when the leaves paint themselves 🍁

Top: β€œMorning Harvest”
Acrylic on red maple leaf

Left: β€œGatherer’s Perch”
Acrylic on river birch leaf

Right: β€œScenic Route”
Acrylic on white oak leaf

Prints of these 3 are now available! πŸ‚

26.09.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œGatherer’s Perch”
Painted on a preserved river birch leaf πŸ‚

I caught the reference photo for this one during my last trail run. This sweet little fella seemed just like he was posing for a painting! 🐿️

25.09.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A closer look at all the autumn colors in β€œScenic Route,” painted in acrylic on a preserved white oak leaf 🍁

#natureart #leafpainting #autumnart #artdetails #painting

24.09.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œScenic Route”
Painted on a preserved white oak leaf 🍁

Soon, the mountains here in NC will be painted in vibrant golds and reds. And this year, I can’t help but think that the Blue Ridge Parkway will be all the more beautiful for its healing πŸ‚

23.09.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you πŸ’š

19.09.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œMorning Harvest”
Painted in acrylic on a preserved maple leaf 🍁

We’re entering such a rich season for art inspiration (and soup)! The image of hay bales in the morning dew has been stuck in my head since last weekend’s visit to my hometown. I just had to paint it this morning πŸ‚

19.09.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œA Welcome Change”
Painted in acrylic on a preserved white oak leaf 🍁

This piece was painted as part of the Gilded Collection, back in 2023. As much as I love summer, I sure do love painting with an autumn palette πŸ‚

17.09.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Golden Hour Collection is here! 🍁

Those on my mailing list got first pick this morning, but you can find all remaining available paintings on my site β˜€οΈ
www.katiebrooksart.com/paintings

12.09.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œEvening Watch”
Painted in acrylic on a preserved maple leaf 🍁

I’ve come across quite a few hawks lately. I like to think they were hoping I’d include them in a painting!

This piece will be available along with the full Golden Hour collection tomorrow β˜€οΈ

11.09.2025 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With the Golden Hour Collection, I’m soaking up these last warm days of the year, just like those fleeting golden rays of sunlight before the sun sets β˜€οΈ

I’ve got one more painting in this series to share with you tomorrow! After that, the full collection will be available Friday at 11am EST 🍁

10.09.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 89    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3

Thank you! πŸ’š

10.09.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, I love that perspective! Thank you so much πŸ’š

10.09.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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