How To Draw a Leaf

Need a fun and quick tutorial to learn how to draw a leaf? You’re in the right place!

Just download and print our two-page step-by-step leaf sketch tutorial, follow the steps, and you and your kid will be drawing cute leaves in no time!

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Learning how to draw a leaf is a fun, creative, and colorful art experience for kids of all ages!

Easy steps to draw a leaf

We created this leaf drawing tutorial with kids in mind, so everyone can do it, even young kids or beginners.

Learning how to draw a cartoon leaf helps kids increase their imagination, enhance their fine motor and coordination skills, and develop a healthy way of displaying their emotions.

Grab your pencil and let’s get started!

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Let kids (or adults!) follow the simple steps to drawing a leaf… it is easier than you can imagine!

Let’s learn how to draw a leaf

Follow this easy how to draw a leaf step-by-step tutorial and you will be drawing your own in no time!

How To Draw A Leaf- Kids Activities Blog- Step 1- Text: Let's start! First, draw a circle.
Let’s start! First, draw a circle.

Step 1

Let’s start! First, draw a circle.

How To Draw A Leaf- Kids Activities Blog- Step 2 - Text: 
Add an oval right next to it.

Add an oval right next to it.

Step 2


Add an oval right next to it.

How To Draw A Leaf- Kids Activities Blog- Step 3 - Text: 
Draw a bigger oval, this time make it horizontal.

Draw a bigger oval, this time make it horizontal.

Step 3


Draw a bigger oval, this time make it horizontal.

How To Draw A Leaf- Kids Activities Blog- Step 4 - Text: 
Erase extra lines.

Erase extra lines.

Step 4


Erase extra lines.

How To Draw A Leaf- Kids Activities Blog- Step 5- Text: 
Let's add details! Draw curved lines to make a stem.

Let’s add details! Draw curved lines to make a stem.

Step 5


Let’s add details! Draw curved lines to make a stem.

How To Draw A Leaf- Kids Activities Blog- Step 6 - Text: 
Amazing job! Get creative and add different details.

Amazing job! Get creative and add different details.

Step 6


Amazing job! Get creative and add different details.

Good job! Your leaf drawing is all done! Get your crayons and give it some color!

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Free leaf drawing tutorial

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How did your leaf drawing turn out?

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Drawing Doodling and Coloring

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Never left fully alone with a scary blank page!

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