The maple leaf is the symbol of Canada and also of autumn. Learn how to draw one by following the simple steps in this article.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Draw an Autumn Maple Leaf

Step 1. Draw a triangle with a curved base

Step 2. Draw a zigzag line above the triangle
It must resemble the outline of a crown.

Step 3. Draw two more zigzag lines on the left and right side of the triangle

Step 4. Add a long stylized "U" starting from the base of the triangle
Step 5. Erase the guidelines and define the outline of the maple leaf

Step 6. Color the leaf using different shades of red
Method 2 of 2: Draw a Spring Maple Leaf

Step 1. Draw a cross in the center of the paper
The two lines don't have to be perfectly straight. The horizontal line must cross the vertical one just below the center.

Step 2. Add two diagonal lines starting from the center of the cross

Step 3. Draw other diagonal lines connected to the main ones
This structure represents the veins of the leaf.