Paint a Watercolor Autumn Maple Leaf - Step-by-Step Tutorial

I am so excited to share with you my step-by-step watercolour tutorial showing you exactly how to paint the beautiful Autumn Maple leaf, like you see at left.

To get started, I've provided the drawing pattern you'll need to use to trace onto your watercolour paper. You can draw a leaf yourself if you prefer, but you don't have to.

Click here to access the done-for-you drawing. You will need the password to access the Lesson Library, which is free, so you'll need to enter your email address to be sent the password. Check your inbox right away.

Step One - Download the drawing

Once you have logged in to the Lesson Library, download and print the Maple Leaf drawing.

You will notice that some of the lines represent the outline of the leaf and its veins, while others outline the shadows around the leaf.

TIP: The light source for the image is from straight on, which is why you see shadows on both sides of the leaf. As you know, when leaves dry in the fall, they tend to curl so our leaf is not lying flat, and the shadows indicate this to the viewer.

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