13. Playful Watercolor Lemons
Bright yellow lemons nestled among deep green leaves make for a cheerful, Mediterranean-inspired painting. The key to making the lemons look three-dimensional is leaving a small, unpainted white highlight on the curve of the fruit to represent reflecting light. You paint the body of the lemon in a sunny yellow, adding a touch of yellow-green near the stem. Surround the lemons with simple, pointed oval leaves in rich forest green. This high-contrast color combination is incredibly eye-catching and perfect for bright kitchen decor.