How to Draw the Canadian Flag

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The Maple Leaf Flag has been an iconic symbol of the great nation of Canada for years. It was adopted as the official flag on February 15, 1965, two years before the country's Centennial. The red represents the sacrifices Canada made during World War 2, and the maple leaf is a national symbol. Read on for a comprehensive look at how to recreate this beautiful flag.

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    To draw the Maple Leaf Flag, you will need a white piece of paper, a ruler, a pencil, a light source, scissors, and a red marker. You can also use a red crayon or pencil crayon, but a marker will give you the best coverage. Depending on your skills, using paint could be a risky decision.
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    The flag's width to height ratio is 1:2. Also, take note of the size of the red and white bands. Unlike the Italian, France, or Irish flags, the Canadian Maple Leaf Flag is divided into fourths. The red bands on the left and right each take up one-fourth of the flag. The white band occupies the middle two-fourths of the flag.
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    The maple leaf is so iconic, take care not to mess it up. Note that the leaf has a total of 11 points and three sections, with two points falling outside of the three main sections. The leaf is symmetrical.
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Drawing

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    If it doesn't, and you want a bigger flag, you will have to find a new sheet. If you are okay with a smaller flag measure and mark the correct proportions, then cut.
    • Recommended measurements are ones with which the length units can be easily and evenly divide into 4. These include 2 units: 4 units, 4 units: 8 units, and 8 units: 16 units.
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    Turn the sheet so it is in landscape mode. Lay your ruler horizontally across the width. Make three small, evenly placed ticks at the top of your paper with your pencil. This will section the sheet into four. Lightly erase the tick marks.
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    Line your ruler up vertically with the first tick mark from the previous step. Use your red marker to draw a line down the paper along the ruler. Color from the line to the edge of the paper. Repeat for the third mark.
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    Align your ruler with the second tick in the middle of your paper. Using your pencil, lightly draw a line along your ruler. Flip your paper over and fold along this line. The colored side should face out.
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    Draw half of the maple leaf . Using your pencil, sketch half of the maple leaf. This will include one half-section (1.5 points), one full section (3 points), one point, and half of the stem. Try to center the leaf as best you can.
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    Flip your folded paper over and set it against a light source. This light source can be a window, lightbox, or computer screen. You will be able to see the outline of the half leaf you drew in the previous step. Trace this with your pencil.
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    You should now have two colored sections, a centerline, and the outline of a leaf. Erase the centerline completely, and lightly erase your leaf outline.
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    Based on the light outline, fill the maple leaf with red. Your flag is done!
    • Consider displaying it. You could frame your flag or glue it to a stick. Get creative!
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      Things You'll Need

      • White paper
      • Ruler
      • Pencil
      • Light source
      • Scissors
      • Red Marker

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      • It might take a few tries to get the flag right. Don't be discouraged!
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      • If you don't want a creased flag, follow the steps above, but don't color or erase the outline. Using your light source, trace the outline to another sheet of paper, then color.
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      References

      1. https://www.britannica.com/topic/flag-of-Canada
      2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Canada

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