Learn how to make fall leaf art with pastels. A wonderful autumn drawing activity for kids and adults to create together!
Updated August 2025
This is a fun and easy fall leaf drawing activity for kids and adults alike. It’s a wonderful way to slow down, notice the beauty of nature, and really take a closer look at all the details in a leaf. The shapes, veins, and patterns are amazing once you stop to observe them carefully, and drawing them helps you appreciate the season even more.
After sketching your leaf, you can bring it to life with chalk or oil pastels. Fill your page with rich autumn colors—reds, oranges, yellows, and browns—or choose any bright colors you like for a more playful look.
The blending and layering of pastels make the leaves pop off the page, and the finished artwork is a gorgeous celebration of fall that you’ll be proud to hang on your wall.
Fall Leaf Art with Pastels
MATERIALS
INSTRUCTIONS
- Observe your leaf
First, take a walk and gather some colorful leaves. Then take a few minutes to observe your leaf and see how many details you can notice.
- Draw your leaf
Then draw your leaf with a black Sharpie. See if you can fill the page with your leaf. And add the veins and any other details you notice.
- Add color!
Use the chalk or oil pastels to color in your leaf.
You may choose to use the vein sections to keep colors separate.
Or you can use your fingers or a tissue to blend the pastels within your drawing.
These chalk drawings are the perfect Autumn decor to hang in your home.
So, how about letting Autumn inspire you? And make some colorful leaf art?
More Autumn Art Activities for Kids
- 12 Simple Fall Garland Ideas for Kids
- How to Preserve Fall Leaves and Create Mandala Leaf Art
- How to Make Fall Leaf Rubbings for Kids
- 5 Fall Book Craft Ideas for Kids
- 12 Creative Fall Craft Ideas for Kids
- How to Make a Leaf Suncatcher 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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