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 🌿
You can find paintings, prints, and more available at KatieBrooksArt.com 🌿
Looking back on 2025: The Golden Hour Collection 🍁
Painted back in August and September, this series of 10 paintings on real, preserved leaves focused on those gilded rays of sunlight that crown each evening ☀️
Painted back in August and September, this series of 10 paintings on real, preserved leaves focused on those gilded rays of sunlight that crown each evening ☀️
December 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Looking back on 2025: The Golden Hour Collection 🍁
Painted back in August and September, this series of 10 paintings on real, preserved leaves focused on those gilded rays of sunlight that crown each evening ☀️
Painted back in August and September, this series of 10 paintings on real, preserved leaves focused on those gilded rays of sunlight that crown each evening ☀️
I’m a shipping machine this week, y’all! 🍁
I’ll be filling orders through the weekend, but I’m closing down the studio for the holidays on Monday, December 22nd. Any orders placed during this break will ship when I return on Monday, January 5th. 💚
I’ll be filling orders through the weekend, but I’m closing down the studio for the holidays on Monday, December 22nd. Any orders placed during this break will ship when I return on Monday, January 5th. 💚
December 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I’m a shipping machine this week, y’all! 🍁
I’ll be filling orders through the weekend, but I’m closing down the studio for the holidays on Monday, December 22nd. Any orders placed during this break will ship when I return on Monday, January 5th. 💚
I’ll be filling orders through the weekend, but I’m closing down the studio for the holidays on Monday, December 22nd. Any orders placed during this break will ship when I return on Monday, January 5th. 💚
Today’s the recommended last day to place orders on my site for delivery by Christmas (US folks only)! 🎄
But, I’ll continue shipping orders as fast as I can (often same day!) until I close up the studio for the holidays. I know how it feels to be running behind 🫣
But, I’ll continue shipping orders as fast as I can (often same day!) until I close up the studio for the holidays. I know how it feels to be running behind 🫣
December 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Today’s the recommended last day to place orders on my site for delivery by Christmas (US folks only)! 🎄
But, I’ll continue shipping orders as fast as I can (often same day!) until I close up the studio for the holidays. I know how it feels to be running behind 🫣
But, I’ll continue shipping orders as fast as I can (often same day!) until I close up the studio for the holidays. I know how it feels to be running behind 🫣
“Safe Crossing”
Painted on a preserved maple leaf ❄️
From the In Between Seasons Collection, painted in 2024 (sold)
Painted on a preserved maple leaf ❄️
From the In Between Seasons Collection, painted in 2024 (sold)
December 12, 2025 at 6:51 PM
“Safe Crossing”
Painted on a preserved maple leaf ❄️
From the In Between Seasons Collection, painted in 2024 (sold)
Painted on a preserved maple leaf ❄️
From the In Between Seasons Collection, painted in 2024 (sold)
Last month’s favorite painted leaves have been chosen! 🌙
My mail club members over on Patreon voted these two as their favorite paintings from the month of November. These members get a sticker and/or print of the winning paintings in the mail each month! 🍁
My mail club members over on Patreon voted these two as their favorite paintings from the month of November. These members get a sticker and/or print of the winning paintings in the mail each month! 🍁
December 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Last month’s favorite painted leaves have been chosen! 🌙
My mail club members over on Patreon voted these two as their favorite paintings from the month of November. These members get a sticker and/or print of the winning paintings in the mail each month! 🍁
My mail club members over on Patreon voted these two as their favorite paintings from the month of November. These members get a sticker and/or print of the winning paintings in the mail each month! 🍁
Ornaments are here! 🎄
My mailing list members got first pick, but there’s still a few ornaments to claim on my site. You can visit the ornament shop here! 💚
www.katiebrooksart.com/ornaments
My mailing list members got first pick, but there’s still a few ornaments to claim on my site. You can visit the ornament shop here! 💚
www.katiebrooksart.com/ornaments
December 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Ornaments are here! 🎄
My mailing list members got first pick, but there’s still a few ornaments to claim on my site. You can visit the ornament shop here! 💚
www.katiebrooksart.com/ornaments
My mailing list members got first pick, but there’s still a few ornaments to claim on my site. You can visit the ornament shop here! 💚
www.katiebrooksart.com/ornaments
The 2025 hand-painted ornament collection is complete! 🎄
Ornaments will be available on Monday, December 8th at 11am EST (but mailing list members will get first pick an hour early at 10am EST!)
In the meantime, I’m gonna let my hands rest a bit 🫣
Ornaments will be available on Monday, December 8th at 11am EST (but mailing list members will get first pick an hour early at 10am EST!)
In the meantime, I’m gonna let my hands rest a bit 🫣
December 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The 2025 hand-painted ornament collection is complete! 🎄
Ornaments will be available on Monday, December 8th at 11am EST (but mailing list members will get first pick an hour early at 10am EST!)
In the meantime, I’m gonna let my hands rest a bit 🫣
Ornaments will be available on Monday, December 8th at 11am EST (but mailing list members will get first pick an hour early at 10am EST!)
In the meantime, I’m gonna let my hands rest a bit 🫣
Ornaments are starting to fill the studio! 🎄
I’ve got a few more hand-painted ornaments to finish up this week, then the full collection will be available Monday, December 8th!
I’ve got a few more hand-painted ornaments to finish up this week, then the full collection will be available Monday, December 8th!
December 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Ornaments are starting to fill the studio! 🎄
I’ve got a few more hand-painted ornaments to finish up this week, then the full collection will be available Monday, December 8th!
I’ve got a few more hand-painted ornaments to finish up this week, then the full collection will be available Monday, December 8th!
Porcelain ornaments are coming! 🎄
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Porcelain ornaments are coming! 🎄
The first 3 hand-painted ornaments of this year’s collection! 🎄
Recognize any of these scenes from any of this year’s leaf paintings? 🍁
Recognize any of these scenes from any of this year’s leaf paintings? 🍁
November 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The first 3 hand-painted ornaments of this year’s collection! 🎄
Recognize any of these scenes from any of this year’s leaf paintings? 🍁
Recognize any of these scenes from any of this year’s leaf paintings? 🍁
The Moonlight Collection is here! 🌙
My mailing list members got first pick this morning, but you’ll find the remaining available paintings on my site (as well as prints of each piece)! 💙
www.katiebrooksart.com/paintings
My mailing list members got first pick this morning, but you’ll find the remaining available paintings on my site (as well as prints of each piece)! 💙
www.katiebrooksart.com/paintings
November 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The Moonlight Collection is here! 🌙
My mailing list members got first pick this morning, but you’ll find the remaining available paintings on my site (as well as prints of each piece)! 💙
www.katiebrooksart.com/paintings
My mailing list members got first pick this morning, but you’ll find the remaining available paintings on my site (as well as prints of each piece)! 💙
www.katiebrooksart.com/paintings
The Moonlight Collection, available tomorrow 🌛
November 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The Moonlight Collection, available tomorrow 🌛
“Blooming Moonlight”
Painted on a preserved beech leaf 🌙
Night-blooming flowers are so fascinating. I’d love to have a little moonlight garden someday!
Painted on a preserved beech leaf 🌙
Night-blooming flowers are so fascinating. I’d love to have a little moonlight garden someday!
November 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
“Blooming Moonlight”
Painted on a preserved beech leaf 🌙
Night-blooming flowers are so fascinating. I’d love to have a little moonlight garden someday!
Painted on a preserved beech leaf 🌙
Night-blooming flowers are so fascinating. I’d love to have a little moonlight garden someday!
“Willow Moon”
Painted on a preserved maple leaf 🌙
Painting this little scene felt like a much-needed exhale. I hope it feels like one for you today, too!
Painted on a preserved maple leaf 🌙
Painting this little scene felt like a much-needed exhale. I hope it feels like one for you today, too!
November 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
“Willow Moon”
Painted on a preserved maple leaf 🌙
Painting this little scene felt like a much-needed exhale. I hope it feels like one for you today, too!
Painted on a preserved maple leaf 🌙
Painting this little scene felt like a much-needed exhale. I hope it feels like one for you today, too!
A little painted moonlight is headed your way this Friday 🌛
November 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
A little painted moonlight is headed your way this Friday 🌛
“Moon Visitor”
Painted on a preserved magnolia leaf 🌙
Barn owls have a haunting sort of beauty, like creatures out of a folk tale. I couldn’t help but sneak one in to this moon series 🦉
Painted on a preserved magnolia leaf 🌙
Barn owls have a haunting sort of beauty, like creatures out of a folk tale. I couldn’t help but sneak one in to this moon series 🦉
November 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
“Moon Visitor”
Painted on a preserved magnolia leaf 🌙
Barn owls have a haunting sort of beauty, like creatures out of a folk tale. I couldn’t help but sneak one in to this moon series 🦉
Painted on a preserved magnolia leaf 🌙
Barn owls have a haunting sort of beauty, like creatures out of a folk tale. I couldn’t help but sneak one in to this moon series 🦉
“Through Oak”
Painted in acrylic on a preserved oak leaf 🌙
Painted in acrylic on a preserved oak leaf 🌙
November 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
“Through Oak”
Painted in acrylic on a preserved oak leaf 🌙
Painted in acrylic on a preserved oak leaf 🌙
Little painted leaves, holding on to stories of the moon 🌜
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Little painted leaves, holding on to stories of the moon 🌜
“Moonlit Creekside”
Painted on a preserved maple leaf 🍁
This one was painted as a live demonstration for Saturday’s Fall Art Fair! 🍂
Painted on a preserved maple leaf 🍁
This one was painted as a live demonstration for Saturday’s Fall Art Fair! 🍂
November 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“Moonlit Creekside”
Painted on a preserved maple leaf 🍁
This one was painted as a live demonstration for Saturday’s Fall Art Fair! 🍂
Painted on a preserved maple leaf 🍁
This one was painted as a live demonstration for Saturday’s Fall Art Fair! 🍂
2026 calendar cards are here! 🍁
Each card is made here in the studio with the same materials as my art prints. As each month ends, you can trim off the calendar to collect 12 mini prints!
You’ll find these cards in the stationery section of my site 🌱
Each card is made here in the studio with the same materials as my art prints. As each month ends, you can trim off the calendar to collect 12 mini prints!
You’ll find these cards in the stationery section of my site 🌱
November 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
2026 calendar cards are here! 🍁
Each card is made here in the studio with the same materials as my art prints. As each month ends, you can trim off the calendar to collect 12 mini prints!
You’ll find these cards in the stationery section of my site 🌱
Each card is made here in the studio with the same materials as my art prints. As each month ends, you can trim off the calendar to collect 12 mini prints!
You’ll find these cards in the stationery section of my site 🌱
“Night Illuminated”
Painted on a preserved beech leaf 🌙
Inspired by the full moon to come tonight, framed by the branches of beech trees 🍂
Painted on a preserved beech leaf 🌙
Inspired by the full moon to come tonight, framed by the branches of beech trees 🍂
November 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
“Night Illuminated”
Painted on a preserved beech leaf 🌙
Inspired by the full moon to come tonight, framed by the branches of beech trees 🍂
Painted on a preserved beech leaf 🌙
Inspired by the full moon to come tonight, framed by the branches of beech trees 🍂
The sun and the moon 🦌
Since painting “Sun Catcher” during the Golden Hour collection, I’ve been picturing a moonlight piece to pair with it. They were just meant to be ☀️🌙
Since painting “Sun Catcher” during the Golden Hour collection, I’ve been picturing a moonlight piece to pair with it. They were just meant to be ☀️🌙
November 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The sun and the moon 🦌
Since painting “Sun Catcher” during the Golden Hour collection, I’ve been picturing a moonlight piece to pair with it. They were just meant to be ☀️🌙
Since painting “Sun Catcher” during the Golden Hour collection, I’ve been picturing a moonlight piece to pair with it. They were just meant to be ☀️🌙
“Moon 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 🦌🌙
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 🦌🌙
October 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
“Moon 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 🦌🌙
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 🦌🌙
The vote is on for October’s favorite painted leaf! 🍁
October 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The vote is on for October’s favorite painted leaf! 🍁
“Rain 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 “Small Worlds” Collection back in spring 🐌
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 “Small Worlds” Collection back in spring 🐌
October 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
“Rain 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 “Small Worlds” Collection back in spring 🐌
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 “Small Worlds” Collection back in spring 🐌