Draw a simple trunk shape
Add a few main branches extending upward and outward
Add smaller branches splitting from the main branches
Sketch the overall tree silhouette lightly
Refine the trunk with slight tapering and texture lines
Add bark details with vertical lines and irregular marks
Choose a leaf style: clusters, individual leaves, or a canopy shape
Draw leaf clusters around the branch ends
Use small oval, teardrop, or pointed shapes for individual leaves
Vary leaf sizes and angles for a natural look
Overlap some leaves to create depth
Add leaf veins with simple center lines and side lines if needed
Darken the main outlines and erase sketch lines
Add shading to the trunk, branches, and leaves
Place darker areas under branches and within leaf clusters
Add highlights or lighter gaps to suggest light passing through
Keep the shapes uneven and organic
Repeat leaf patterns with slight variation
Use reference photos for tree structure and leaf shapes