How to Draw Kale
Kids can learn how to draw kale by following along with this simple drawing guide!
Draw along with these simple 6 drawing steps. You will learn the fundamentals for drawing kale.
This lesson only takes about 20 minutes and has a PDF near the bottom of the lesson you can easily print or download. The pdf guide even contains a coloring book page with just the line art. This pairs perfectly with crayons, colored pencils, or markers. It is wonderful for very young kids requiring extra guidance and simply looking to fill in kale.
Trying to learn to draw is much more fun when you have a fun & easy lesson to follow. Keep practicing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw Kale Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)

In this tutorial, we will start with a blank piece of paper and discover how to draw kale in a series of 6 steps. We will consider the proportions of each part of the kale.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Draw The Stems
Draw vertical lines until you form the smaller stems near the top.
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Add The Leaves
Then, add the first batch of the kale leaves.
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Add More Leaves
Draw more leaves in the background. This makes the kale look 3D.
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Draw Thinnest Stems
Add thinner stems and veins to the inside of the leaves.
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Add A String To The Stem
Add string across the stem so they look bundled together.
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Color Your Drawing
Grab your crayons or colored pencils and color your kale drawing.
How to Draw Kale PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw Kale. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!