Cranberry Bush Botanical Beauty

Fun Fact

Cranberries grow on low-lying vines in sandy bogs! They float in water, which makes harvesting them easy – farmers flood the bogs and the cranberries bob to the surface, ready to be gathered.

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 Layering Leaves - Use multiple shades of green (olive, emerald, forest) to create depth and highlight the glossy texture of the leaves.
2. 2🖍️ Berry Brilliance - Start with a light red or pink base for the cranberries, then add layers of deeper reds and maroons for shadows and a touch of white for highlights to make them look plump and juicy.
3. 3✨ Stem Structure - Observe the delicate stems closely. Use thin lines of brown, reddish-brown, and even a hint of green to show their intricate branching and subtle texture.
4. 4🌈 Ground Detail - For the subtle ground texture, try soft washes of earthy tones like light browns, grays, and muted greens, adding tiny speckles or dots for realism.