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How to Draw a Realistic Palm Tree

How to Draw a Realistic Palm Tree

Do you want to learn how to draw a realistic palm tree? 

This iconic tree is quite incredibly easy to draw. Plus my step by step pictures will make you master at drawing this. 

By using some basic shapes, you can sketch a palm tree in a matter of minutes!

In only 5 steps, you will have an awesome realistic drawing of a palm tree.

Let’s get started!

Drawing Supplies Needed

You can use any drawing supplies to draw a palm tree, but here are the best tools for drawing.

Step 1

how to draw a palm tree step 1

Make a square shape then make it 5 curved lines for the leaves. 

Step 2

how to draw a palm tree step 2

Then delete the rectangular shape into a slimmer tree shape and add a curved line. 

Step 3

how to draw a palm tree step 3

For leaf leaves on the side of the branch. 

Step 4

how to draw a palm tree step 4

Then, give the leaves beside it again. 

Step 5

how to draw a palm tree step 5

End by adding shading on the stem. 

Drawing a palm tree may seem difficult, but with these step-by-steps you’ll be able to be more confident and draw this island tree.

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How to Draw a Palm Tree

how to draw a palm tree

Step-by-step instructions on how to draw a palm tree.

Active Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $0

Materials

  • Pencil
  • Paper
  • Or tablet and stylus

Tools

  • Pencil
  • Paper
  • Or tablet and stylus

Instructions

    1. Step 1
      Make a square shape then make it 5 curved lines for the leaves. how to draw a palm tree step 1
    2. Step 2
      Then delete the rectangular shape into a slimmer tree shape and add a curved line. how to draw a palm tree step 2
    3. Step 3
      For leaf leaves on the side of the branch. how to draw a palm tree step 3
    4. Step 4
      Then, give the leaves beside it again. how to draw a palm tree step 4
    5. Step 5
      End by adding shading on the stem. how to draw a palm tree step 5
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