Autumn's Golden Bounty: Persimmon Harvest Basket

Fun Fact

Did you know that persimmons are technically berries? There are two main types: Fuyu, which can be eaten firm like an apple, and Hachiya, which must be fully ripe and soft to be sweet and delicious without being astringent!

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 **Persimmon Palette** - Use a range of warm oranges, reds, and yellows for the fruits. Try blending colors to show their smooth, ripe skin.
2. 2🖍️ **Basket Weave** - For the rustic basket, use earthy browns and tans. Use short, overlapping strokes to mimic the woven texture, adding darker shades for depth.
3. 3✨ **Weathered Wood** - The wooden surface can be colored with various shades of brown and grey. Don't be afraid to add subtle lines to suggest wood grain for a realistic touch.
4. 4🌈 **Soft Shadows** - Pay close attention to the gentle shadows. Use light greys, very pale blues, or even soft purples to create depth and show where the light source is coming from.