Christmas Elf Drawing
Welcome, aspiring artists! In this Christmas Elf drawing lesson, I’ll guide you step by step as we bring this jolly character from your imagination onto paper. We’ll focus on capturing those cheerful features that make elves so delightful and learn how basic shapes can form everything from their signature pointed hats down to their curly shoes. Get ready for some festive fun!
This lesson emphasizes not just technique, but also creativity. We'll explore using various color combinations, think peach for his skin, bold red and green for his elf attire, and even playful yellow for that classic belt buckle. Trust me, by placing these colors just right, your elf will spring right out of your artwork!
By breaking down each feature, we’ll cover everything from big expressive eyes and friendly smiles, all way down through his long stockings. Oh what good fun you are going to have! With easy-to-follow instructions and tips for adding personality at every turn, you'll feel confident drawing your very own Christmas!
Estimated Time: 70 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: Christmas Elf Drawing
Get ready for some holiday creativity with our Christmas Elf drawing lesson! In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how easy it is for beginners. By focusing on basic shapes and outlines this will be quite simple to draw. We'll cover essential features of our cheerful elf, from his pointed ears and tapered hat, down through his striped stockings and long shoes. Plus, you'll get tips on using bright, festive color combinations that include red, green, yellow, and more. Scroll down now and let’s kickstart your artistic journey this holiday season!
Draw the Eyes
First, draw two circles to form the Christmas elf’s eyes.
Add the Nose
Add the curved shape of the elf’s nose.
Outline the Mouth
Draw a cheerful smile for the elf by creating a longer curved line.
Form the Head
Form the U-shaped outline of the Christmas elf’s head.
Attach the Ears
Attach long, pointed ears on the sides of the elf’s head.
Outline the Base of the Hat
Outline the pointy base of the elf’s hat.
Form the Body of the Hat
Form the tapering shape of the hat’s body.
Draw the Tip of the Hat
Draw a circle attached to the tip of the hat.
Add the Hair
Add the elf’s curly hair peeking beneath the hat.
Draw the Collar
Draw the pointy outline of the collar.
Attach the Sleeves
Attach the long sleeves of the shirt. Then, form the pointy shape of the cuffs.
Form the Hands
Form the shape of the elf’s hands as shown.
Draw the Torso
Draw the upright shape of the elf’s torso.
Add the Belt
Add the horizontal outline of the belt. Then, create the belt buckle by drawing vertical lines.
Form the Bottom of the Shirt
Form the zigzag-shaped bottom of the shirt.
Draw the Legs
Draw vertical lines to outline the elf’s legs. Then, create the striped pattern of the stockings.
Outline the Shoes
Outline the elf’s long, curling shoes.
Color the Skin
Color the skin with peach.
Shade the Eyes, Belt and Shoes
Shade the eyes, belt and boots with black. Then, color the belt buckle with yellow.
Fill in the Hair
Fill in the hair with brown.
Add Color to the Clothes
Color the hat and shirt with red and green. Now, use yellow for the rounded tip of the hat. Next, fill in the stockings with red and yellow.
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