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9 Steps to Lifelike Leaves

By Emet Lipson

Type
Article
Level
Beginner
Price
Free
Published
2025
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About this lesson

A nine-step process for drawing a dimensional, lifelike leaf from a live specimen, covering how to identify the light source, build front-and-back structure, and use shading to make a flat subject read as three-dimensional.