Black and gray marker drawing of three pointed holly leaves around a cluster of three berries on pale textured sketchbook paper.

Drawing referenceAbout reference use

Holly study

Practice drawing holly with clear contours and a few selected details. Shape the leaf edges with broad pointed scallops and overlap the bases. Add three berries and one center vein in each leaf.

Nature & plants Easy Marker15 min, at your pace

A way into the drawing

Start with the main forms
Draw three leaves branching from one small junction.
Build the overlaps
Shape the leaf edges with broad pointed scallops and overlap the bases.
Choose the finishing details
Add three berries and one center vein in each leaf.

A small thing to tryUse a few large edge points rather than many tiny teeth.