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How to Make Fall Leaf Art

by Jean Van't Hul
July 17, 2022
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Learn how to make fall leaf art with chalk pastels. A wonderful autumn drawing activity for kids and adults to create together!

Updated August 2022

This is a fun and easy fall leaf drawing activity for kids and adults alike. Slow down to carefully observe a leaf, and then draw the details you see.

Next, use chalk pastels to fill in your page with color, choosing either Autumnal colors, or any colors you like! The finished product is a gorgeous piece of Fall art that will look lovely on your wall.

Fall Leaf Art with Chalk Pastels

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MATERIALS

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Draw your leaf

    Start by drawing a leaf with the black Sharpie. See if you can fill the page with your leaf. And add the vein detail, and any other details you notice.

    Draw a Leaf

  2. Add color!

    Use the chalk pastels to color in your leaf.

    Using chalk pastels to color autumn leaves

    You may choose to use the vein sections to keep colors separate.

    Using chalk pastels to color autumn leaves

    Or you can use your fingers to blend the pastels within your drawing.

    Blending with chalk pastels

  3. Remove extra dust

    Be sure to blow the extra chalk dust off outside.

    Blending with chalk pastels

These chalk drawings provide the perfect Autumn decor to hang above the mantel.

Autumn Leaf Art Hanging Above the Mantel

So, how about letting Autumn inspire you? And make some colorful leaf art?

More Fall Leaf Art Activities for Kids

Want even more Fall fun?

Check out our Autumn Creativity Pack!

This 34-page printable eBook is full of Autumn-themed art activities, drawing prompts, creative play ideas, and more!

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