Fall Leaves Drawing: Step-by-Step Tutorial & Easy Ideas
If you can draw two or three simple geometric shapes, you can draw fall leaves. That's genuinely the whole secret — the rest is knowing which lines to add in which order, and this tutorial shows you exactly that, step by step, before serving up a full list of fall leaves drawing ideas to practice with.
- Difficulty Easy
- Time ~12 min
- Tools Pencil, eraser, paper
- Starts with two or three simple geometric shapes
How to Draw Fall Leaves Step by Step
Step 1 of 9
Two leaf diamonds
Draw two light rounded diamond shapes overlapping in the middle of the page, one slightly lower and to the right of the other.
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Two leaf diamonds
Draw two light rounded diamond shapes overlapping in the middle of the page, one slightly lower and to the right of the other.
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Back leaf outline
Trace the left diamond into a five-pointed maple leaf shape with lobes pointing up and to the sides.
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Front leaf outline
Trace the right diamond into a second five-pointed maple leaf overlapping the first leaf's lower right side.
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Leaf veins
Add five straight vein lines running from the base of each leaf out to its points.
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Two stems
Draw a short curved stem hanging from the base of each leaf, crossing near each other at the bottom.
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Small tucked leaf
Add a small simple three-pointed leaf peeking out from behind the other two near the top.
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Edge notches
Add small jagged notches along the outer edge of the back leaf between its points.
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Ink the lines
Go over every kept line with dark ink, then erase the two light diamond guides.
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Color the leaves
Fill the back leaf orange, the front leaf red, and the small tucked leaf yellow.
Fall Leaves Drawing Ideas to Try Next
Once the basic fall leaves clicks, run it through these variations — each one practices a different skill while staying on a subject you already know.
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A fall leaves greeting-card design
Center fall leaves, add a hand-lettered greeting and a simple border — an actually usable drawing.
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A gift-tag sized mini fall leaves
Design it small and simple enough to draw twenty times on gift tags.
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A fall leaves garland or pattern
Repeat small fall leaves drawings along a string or in rows — decoration you can actually put up.
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Kawaii fall leaves with a face
The cute-ify formula: dot eyes, blush circles, tiny smile on your fall leaves.
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Fall Leaves in a snow globe
Draw a circle, put fall leaves inside, add a base and floating flakes — instant keepsake feel.
Tips for Better Fall Leaves Drawings
- Holiday palettes are part of the drawing: commit to the expected colors boldly rather than muddying them.
- Lean into the classic version first — holiday subjects work through instant recognition. Add your twist after the icon is solid.
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🎲 Random Drawing GeneratorFall Leaves Drawing FAQ
How do you draw fall leaves easily?
Start with two or three simple geometric shapes, keeping your lines light. Refine the outline, add the defining details, then erase the construction shapes. The nine-step method above breaks this down — most people get a recognizable fall leaves on their very first try with it.
How long should it take to draw fall leaves?
A simple fall leaves drawing takes about 12 minutes following this tutorial. A quick doodle version can be done in two or three minutes, while a detailed, fully-shaded study might take an hour. Speed comes with repetition — the second attempt is always faster than the first.
What do I need to draw fall leaves?
Just a pencil, an eraser, and any paper. An HB pencil for construction lines and a 2B for final outlines is a nice upgrade, and colored pencils or markers finish it off — but nothing on this page requires special supplies.
Are fall leaves easy to draw for beginners?
Yes — fall leaves are one of the friendlier subjects for beginners, and this method was written for first-timers. Kids can follow the same steps; just expect wobblier lines and more charm.
