Leave, little painting

Leaves. Pencil, acrylics, oilpaint on heavy watercolourpaper.
14,9 x 21 cm / 5,51" x 8,27"
Available at my online store.

 This was a rough sketch for an assignment I did and I wondered how I would approach it if I could do...whatever I want. This was the result. I don't really like it, but I promised myself to move on to the next even if I'm not satisfied.

 Gold paint is my friend!

 Sketch fase. Pencil on paper.

Because I couldn't choose...I've posted 2 versions online to ask for a second opinion.