Fill the page with bold, overlapping tropical leaves in this Amelia Peláez-inspired botanical drawing activity.

Students explore different leaf shapes before decorating them with lines, dots, stripes, geometric motifs and repeated patterns. Overlapping leaves help students create a busy, energetic composition.

The worksheet contains learning objectives, key vocabulary, teacher guidance, a four-step illustrated demonstration and a large creative drawing activity.

Perfect for KS3 Art, botanical projects, pattern lessons, cover work, homework and artist studies.

An accessible print-and-go activity for developing shape, pattern, repetition, contrast and composition.