Leaf Drawing for Kids
In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to draw a leaf. The drawing lesson is kid-friendly and will take about 20 minutes. You will start by outlining the leaf’s shape and then add details to make it look more complete.
Remember, drawing is a skill that improves with practice. If your first drawing doesn’t turn out exactly as you hoped, that’s okay! You can always come back to this lesson and try again whenever you want.
This lesson focuses on the basic shapes and techniques needed to draw a leaf. With each attempt, you’ll get better at capturing the beauty of nature in your artwork.
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Before you start drawing your leaf, take a moment to relax and enjoy the process. It’s perfectly fine to look through the drawing guide first to see how everything fits together. This way, you’ll have a better idea of what you want to create. Remember, there’s no rush! Drawing should be fun and allow you to express yourself. Now, let’s get ready to draw your own beautiful leaf!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw the Midrib
Start by drawing a long diagonal line for the leaf’s midrib.
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Form the Base of the Leaf
Next, add a curved line touching the end of the midrib to form the base of the leaf.
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Outline the Shape of the Leaf
From the curved base, form the pointy, jagged outline of the leaf as shown.
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Add the Stalk
Draw a short stalk attached to the base of the leaf.
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Outline the Leaf Veins
Now, draw several lines from the edges of the leaf toward the midrib to form the veins.
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Color the Simple Leaf Drawing
First, use a vibrant shade of green for the leaf. Then, use yellow-green for the stalk.
Leaf Drawing for Kids PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is perfect for printing and will help you with your drawing skills. Don’t forget, the last page has a fun coloring book page with just the outlines for you to fill in! You can either preview it or download it to keep.