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Leaf Tutorial from Terra Graphica
Step by step instructions written with the beginner in mind.
If you need help or have any questions, please send me an email.

Step A - 1) Create a symmetrical lattice, 2) enter the Terrain Editor.

Step B - 1) Click new to delete the terrain, 2) click Cross Ridges, 3) hold down the left mouse button over Square Edges and move the mouse to the right until leaf shapes appear, 4) lower the elevation to the lowest level, and 5) erase the leaf of your choice.

Step C - 1) Raise the elevation level slightly, and 2) connect the leaves.

Step D - 1) Change the Grid to fine, 2) draw a stem (hopefully your stem isn't as wobbly as mine).

Step E - 1) Exit the Terrain Editor, 2) click M to enter the Material Lab.

Step F - Choose a plant-like material and exit the Material Lab..

Step G - 1) Increase the size of the leaves, 2) rotate to desired position.

Step H - Render the leaves.
Don't forget to experiment with different combinations of elevation effects -- you might be surprised with the results.

Note: Don't forget to group all the the different plant parts
(flowers, buds, and leaves) together before moving the
bouquet.

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	Step A - 1) Create a symmetrical lattice, 2) enter the Terrain Editor.
	Step B - 1) Click new to delete the terrain, 2) click Cross Ridges, 3) hold down the left mouse button over Square Edges and move the mouse to the right until leaf shapes appear, 4) lower the elevation to the lowest level, and 5) erase the leaf of your choice.
	Step C - 1) Raise the elevation level slightly, and 2) connect the leaves.
	Step D - 1) Change the Grid to fine, 2) draw a stem (hopefully your stem isn't as wobbly as mine).
	Step E - 1) Exit the Terrain Editor, 2) click M to enter the Material Lab.
	Step F - Choose a plant-like material and exit the Material Lab..
	Step G - 1) Increase the size of the leaves, 2) rotate to desired position.
	Step H - Render the leaves. Don't forget to experiment with different combinations of elevation effects -- you might be surprised with the results.
Note: Don't forget to group all the the different plant parts (flowers, buds, and leaves) together before moving the bouquet.