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The maple leaf is the symbol of Canada and also the fall season. Learn how to draw one with these steps.
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Draw a triangle with a curved base. -
On top of the triangle draw zigzag lines that will look like a crown.Advertisement -
Draw more zigzag lines on the left and right sides of the triangle. -
Draw a long "U" shape at the bottom of the triangle. -
Finalize your drawing and erase unnecessary lines. -
Colour your drawing.
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Draw a cross. The lines don’t need to be perfectly straight. Place the horizontal line slightly below the center. -
Draw two slanted lines connected to the center of the cross. -
Draw more slanted lines connected to your previous lines. This will be the veins of your leaf. -
Outline your leaf with curve and zigzag lines.
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Finalize your drawing and erase unnecessary lines. -
Colour your drawing.
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QuestionHow do I draw an orange maple leaf?Community AnswerIt is just like the red and green maple leaf, but color it orange or whatever color you want the maple leaf to be.
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QuestionHow can I draw realistic drawings better?Community AnswerKeep practicing the same realistic drawing again and again. Soon enough, you will get it!!
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QuestionCan I do it in pen, or is that harder?Community AnswerYou can draw in pen. It's probably harder, because once you make a mistake you can’t erase it. If you use pen, you can use whiteout for mistakes.
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Things You'll Need
- Paper
- Pencil
- Pencil sharpener
- Eraser
- Colored pencils, crayons, markers or watercolors
- If you want straight lines use a ruler
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To draw a maple leaf, start by drawing a square on a sheet of paper. Then, draw a vertical line through the middle of the square to make the stem of your leaf. Next, draw 6 V shapes along the stem, which will be the ribs of your maple leaf. Draw an upside-down V shape at the top of the stem, then draw a flattened-out W shape at the bottom of the leaf. Now, draw 4 U shapes in between the ribs on the leaf, and connect these shapes with zig-zagged lines. Outline your maple leaf in a marker or pen and add small ridges to each line to make the leaf look more realistic. Finally, erase all of the pencil lines you drew. To learn more, including how to draw a green maple leaf, scroll down.
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