Learn how to draw a great looking Leaf Outline with easy drawing instructions and video tutorial.
By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Leaf Outline.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Leaf Outline
How to Draw a Great Looking Leaf Outline for Kids and Beginners - Step 1
1. Begin the leaf outline by drawing the stem or twig. Use long curved lines to create a "Y" shape. The lines should meet at sharp points on one end. Connect the lines with a short line on the other.
Drawing Step 2
2. Use a pair of lines that meet at a sharp point to enclose another stem. Then, begin sketching the first of the leaves. Use short, curved lines that meet at jagged points to create the side of the leaf.
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Drawing Step 3
3. Continue drawing the edges of the leaf, using short curved lines that meet at points.
Drawing Step 4
4. Complete the first leaf. Notice that in addition to the serrations, the leaf is pinnately lobed. Then, begin drawing another leaf, again using short curved lines that meet at points.
Drawing Step 5
5. Continue drawing the leaf, using short curved lines that meet at points. Notice again the three lobes.
Drawing Step 6
6. Draw the third leaf, partially hidden by the first. Again, use short curved lines that meet at points.
Drawing Step 7
7. Finish the third leaf. Then, draw a long line down the center of each leaf, forming the central vein. On the first leaf, extend long lines from the central vein into each of the lobes.
Add More Details to Your Leaf Outline Picture - Step 8
8. Draw more curved lines extending from each of the central veins. Then, extend shorter curved lines from those.
Complete the Outline of Your Leaf Outline Drawing - Step 9
9. Draw more short, branching lines, completing the pattern of the leaf veins.
Color Your Leaf Outline Drawing
Your leaf outline is now complete. Color your leaves. In the spring and summer, leaves are bright green. Some varieties have red veins or silvery undersides. In the fall, they may turn yellow, red, orange, or brown.
For more great Spring drawing tutorials, see the collection of Cute Spring Drawing Ideas..
Learn More About The Leaf Outline Drawing
Leaves are often a symbol of change - new growth in the spring and a sleepy slowdown in the fall. This easy, step-by-step drawing tutorial can teach you how to draw a leaf outline.
The leaves in this drawing look like maple leaves, but there are several other trees with similar leaf shapes, including the sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar.
You can compare this outline to our maple leaf drawing.
You can also learn how to draw other types of leaves. Check out this oak leaf drawing or a spiky holly leaf drawing.
Some people make a leaf collection, drying the leaves between the pages of a book. You can draw your own leaf collection instead!
Can you use the skills you've learned here to sketch different types of leaves that you find outside?
For more easy and fun guides, see the How to Draw a Tree Outline or Almond Drawing tutorials.
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