There’s no doubt that autumn foliage is beautiful, since it sets the landscape ablaze in orange and red. But after the leaves fall and become crunchy and brown, it’s easy to forget about them. That, however, is not the case for Polish painter Joanna Wirazka, who turns to something other than traditional paper to create her artwork during the fall — something that’s free and abundant.
Wirazka paints on fallen leaves, turning them into tiny landscapes by using acrylic paints. The leaves are naturally very fragile, which makes the level of detail that she achieves all the more impressive.
Painting on leaves isn’t easy. Wirazka must contend with the small size, uneven texture, and brittleness of them — but she pulls it off beautifully. From nature and space scenes, to cityscapes and famous landmarks, her leaves become tiny windows into the world.
On average, a leaf painting takes Wirazka about three hours to complete.
(via Lost At E Minor)
You can see more of Wirazka’s seasonal art, as well as her more traditional pieces, on Instagram. She also has some words of wisdom for all of us: “Art makes the world better and more beautiful. Try to find real art everywhere and let it inspire you.”
