In this tutorial I'll be demonstrating how to use simple shapes to draw a leaf in Inkscape. We'll also be using some design magic to make the leaves have natural, whimsical edges.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro 00:24 Using circles to create the leaf body 01:41 Creating the stem using squares 05:05 Create natural contours using the Pencil Tool 06:21 Refine the contours of the leaf using Nodes 07:38 Creating more variations 10:02 Learn more about Inkscape

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