Lemon and Leaf (2026) Original Watercolour by Jian Ma (Jane M.)

In Lemon and Leaf, I painted a golden lemon beside a cut half, with a sprig of green leaves above. I used transparent washes to bring out the uneven texture of the peel and the delicate lines that divide the fruit into segments. Pale shadows beneath the fruit give it just enough weight on the page.

I lettered “Lemon” by hand beneath the painting, like a note in a sketchbook. I wanted to keep the simple pleasure of looking closely at an everyday fruit, from the warm yellow of its skin to the fresh green at the cut edge.

This is an original watercolour on 300 gsm, 100% cotton paper. It is sold unframed and comes with a rigid card mount.

Materials used:

Watercolour on paper

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 12.7 x 17.78 x 0.18cm (unframed) / 12.7 x 17.78cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Illustrative
• Subject: Still life