How to Draw Mistletoe
Mistletoe is an evergreen parasitic plant that grows on tree from a seed. The leaves and young twigs are sometimes used medicinally. Mistletoe is commonly associated with the Christmas holiday season. Traditionally, when two people find themselves standing underneath the mistletoe, they kiss. A drawing of mistletoe could be used as a festive touch on a holiday party invitation or as decorations. Many people associate mistletoe with Christmas parties.
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Draw four diagonal lines for the twigs of the mistletoe. Add some branches onto the twigs, and draw a soft-edged rectangular shape near the base of the twigs for the knot of the bow.
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Draw five rounded leaves around the twigs and branches. Thicken the twigs.
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Draw a loop on each side of the soft-edged rectangular knot shape to form the bow.
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Finish drawing the leaves, adding details such as the vertical lines that divide leaves. Finish drawing the bow and the bottoms of the twigs, adding details as needed.
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Erase any visible guidelines.
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Color and shade the mistletoe drawing with markers.
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