How to Draw a Leaf

Flowers & Plants

How to Draw a Leaf

Want to learn how to draw how to draw a leaf? This tutorial will help you do it in just 25 simple steps, with clear illustrations for each step. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, the steps below are easy to understand and follow.

You just need a pencil, drawing paper, and an eraser — then start drawing step by step!

This lesson includes 6 different ways to draw. Choose the one that suits you best!

Simple Autumn Leaf Drawing Tutorial for Kids

Simple Autumn Leaf Drawing Tutorial for Kids

5 steps

1

Step 1

First, draw the leaf stem.

Simple Autumn Leaf Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 1

2

Step 2

Draw each part of the leaf.

Simple Autumn Leaf Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 2

3

Step 3

Next, draw the main vein of the leaf.

Simple Autumn Leaf Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 3

4

Step 4

Continue by drawing the smaller veins.

Simple Autumn Leaf Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 4

5

Step 5

Finally, color the picture to make it more beautiful.

Simple Autumn Leaf Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 5

Practice drawing all steps

Simple 4-Leaf Drawing Tutorial for Kids

Simple 4-Leaf Drawing Tutorial for Kids

3 steps

1

Step 1

First, draw a leaf stem.

Simple 4-Leaf Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 1

2

Step 2

Draw the leaf with 4 small leaves combined together.

Simple 4-Leaf Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 2

3

Step 3

Color it like the picture below.

Simple 4-Leaf Drawing Tutorial for Kids - Step 3

Practice drawing all steps

Simple Tropical Leaf Drawing Guide for Kids

Simple Tropical Leaf Drawing Guide for Kids

4 steps

1

Step 1

First, draw the leaf vein.

Simple Tropical Leaf Drawing Guide for Kids - Step 1

2

Step 2

Draw the leaf shape.

Simple Tropical Leaf Drawing Guide for Kids - Step 2

3

Step 3

Add smaller leaf veins.

Simple Tropical Leaf Drawing Guide for Kids - Step 3

4

Step 4

Color it in to make the picture more beautiful.

Simple Tropical Leaf Drawing Guide for Kids - Step 4

Practice drawing all steps

Guide to Drawing a Branch with Simple Leaves for Kids

Guide to Drawing a Branch with Simple Leaves for Kids

4 steps

1

Step 1

First, let's draw a long branch.

Guide to Drawing a Branch with Simple Leaves for Kids - Step 1

2

Step 2

Add leaves around it.

Guide to Drawing a Branch with Simple Leaves for Kids - Step 2

3

Step 3

Don't forget to draw the leaf veins.

Guide to Drawing a Branch with Simple Leaves for Kids - Step 3

4

Step 4

Color it in to complete the picture.

Guide to Drawing a Branch with Simple Leaves for Kids - Step 4

Practice drawing all steps

Simple Maple Leaf Drawing Guide for Kids

Simple Maple Leaf Drawing Guide for Kids

5 steps

1

Step 1

First, draw the leaf stem.

Simple Maple Leaf Drawing Guide for Kids - Step 1

2

Step 2

Next, draw the leaf veins.

Simple Maple Leaf Drawing Guide for Kids - Step 2

3

Step 3

Now, draw the leaf itself.

Simple Maple Leaf Drawing Guide for Kids - Step 3

4

Step 4

Add some small veins around the leaf.

Simple Maple Leaf Drawing Guide for Kids - Step 4

5

Step 5

Color it in to make the picture more beautiful.

Simple Maple Leaf Drawing Guide for Kids - Step 5

Practice drawing all steps

Guide to Drawing a Simple Leaf for Kids

Guide to Drawing a Simple Leaf for Kids

4 steps

1

Step 1

First, draw a leaf stem.

Guide to Drawing a Simple Leaf for Kids - Step 1

2

Step 2

Draw the leaf's surface.

Guide to Drawing a Simple Leaf for Kids - Step 2

3

Step 3

Draw the leaf veins as well.

Guide to Drawing a Simple Leaf for Kids - Step 3

4

Step 4

Color it to make the picture more beautiful. Hope this guide to drawing a simple leaf for kids helps you create a lovely picture!

Guide to Drawing a Simple Leaf for Kids - Step 4

Practice drawing all steps

▶Drawing tips

Draw lightly with a pencil first, then darken the lines when you're satisfied.
You don't need to draw exactly like the sample — add your own style!
After finishing your drawing, you can color it directly on Tomau.AI to make it more vibrant.

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