Make beautiful autumn leaf art for the wall with chalk pastels. Let nature be your inspiration; try this autumn leaf art activity with the kids or yourself.
Updated August 2021
This is a fun and easy Autumn 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.
Autumn Leaf Art with Chalk Pastels
MATERIALS
INSTRUCTIONS
- 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.
- Add color!
Use the chalk pastels to color in your leaf.
You may choose to use the vein sections to keep colors separate.
Or you can use your fingers to blend the pastels within your drawing. - Remove extra dust
Be sure to blow the extra chalk dust off outside.
These chalk drawings provide the perfect Autumn decor to hang above the mantel.
So, how about letting Autumn inspire you? And make some colorful leaf art?
More Autumn Leaf Art Activities for Kids
- Autumn Leaf Painting for Kids
- How to Preserve Fall Leaves and Create Mandala Leaf Art
- How to Make Autumn Leaf Suncatchers
Autumn Arts & Crafts Ideas & Supplies
Download our FREE printable idea list of 30 autumn activities for kids & families! Or check out the blog post with the links. So many fun ideas for fall!
And be sure to check out our FALL family fun list in our Amazon store! It includes supplies for fall arts & crafts (including the best paper leaves for painting!), autumn toys, Halloween ideas, and picture books about autumn. Plus, we have lists of the best kids art supplies, open-ended toys, children’s games, and more!
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