Watercolor Challenge: Autumn Leaves

October 3, 2025 / Diann Zimmerman

As September fades into October, and autumn arrives in many parts of the world, trees blush with crimson, gold, and amber. Every leaf becomes a masterpiece—whispering stories of change, resilience, and quiet beauty.  This week, we invite you to capture that magic by painting any type leaf in autumn colors.  This challenge is all about the leaves themselves—not full tree landscapes. Zoom in, get close, and let each leaf shine as the star of your painting.

Watercolor challenge:  Autumn Leaves

Here are the details:

  • Share your painting of autumn leaves (not full tree landscapes, we want to see the individual leaves) 
  • Sponsored by Tracy Lizotte Studios, https://www.tracylizottestudios.com/
  • Prize for 3 random participants:  lifetime access to Tracy’s Painting of the Month, https://artacademy.tracylizottestudios.com/p/fall-reflections
  • Entries must be posted in the Facebook group: Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond
  • Include topic hashtag in your Facebook post:  #autumnleaves
  • You may enter as often as you want
  • Open to all countries
  • Winner is chosen randomly
  • Deadline October 10, 2025, 11:59 pm ET (New York time)
  • 2 Winners announced during the week and final winner on October 12, 2025
  • Mediums accepted:  watercolor, watercolor pencils, gouache, water soluble graphite, water soluble inks, and mixed media as long as it includes watercolor

What is the prize?   

This week’s challenge is generously sponsored by Tracy Lizotte Studios.  THREE randomly selected participants will receive lifetime access to October’s Painting-of-the-Month (POM) watercolor course from Tracy Lizotte Studios—and it’s a perfect match:   A gorgeous autumn leaf, taught step-by-step by Tracy herself.

The Painting-of-the-Month (POM) includes:

  • Supply list
  • Reference photos
  • Outline for tracing
  • Step-by-step video instructions
  • JPG of Tracy’s finished painting

If you want to purchase this POM, it is only US$ 5.99 for 30-day access. https://artacademy.tracylizottestudios.com/p/fall-reflections (Note:  even if you purchase it on October 30, you will get 30 days access from that date.)   Or you can purchase the POM for US$ 20 and have lifetime access.

Tracy also offers many other courses with lifetime access, https://www.tracylizottestudios.com/courses

She also has a subscription plan. LOTS of content!  She is offering a 20% discount to join the D.W. Studio membership.  Apply the coupon code WBB20 on the checkout page.  This 20% applies to renewal for both the monthly and annual plan (until you cancel).  For more info on this course subscription:  https://artacademy.tracylizottestudios.com/p/drawing-watercolor-studio

Here’s what you get with your subscription:

  • Unlimited access to the drawing section
  • Unlimited access to the watercolor section
  • Unlimited access to all past live workshop replays
  • Access to the POM for the month it’s featured
  • Access to two new challenges every month
  • Go at your own pace!

*Coupon expires October 15, 2025.

Follow Tracy on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TracyLizotteStudios

 

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Thank you for your support!

 

If you have ideas to share for future challenges, please add your comment to the post –>add challenge recommendation

 

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For a free 7-day trial on my Patreon:  Diann Zimmerman – Patreon.

 

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