Easy Santa Claus Drawing
Merry Christmas artists! In this drawing lesson, we’re gonna break down how you can create an amazing Santa Claus character on paper. Get ready for step-by-step instructions that will guide you from outlining Santa’s jolly face all way down to his fluffy boots. We’ll be using some fun and bright color choices, from peach for his skin tone, black for his eyes and mouth, all way up through that classic red coat.
Expect an easy-to-follow approach that emphasizes key parts, his facial features, hat, coat, and all those delightful little extras that make him festive. You’ll learn not only how make Santa look iconic but also how different items, such as his fluffy hat and rectangular belt buckle, come together beautifully on your paper. So let’s jump right on it and bring some holiday spirit onto that blank sheet of paper!
Estimated Time: 70 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
Lesson: Easy Santa Claus Drawing
Get ready for some Christmastime fun as we bring Santa Claus from your imagination onto paper! In this drawing lesson, you'll follow my easy step-by-step approach, focusing on basic shapes before adding all those fun little elements that make Santa so jolly. We’ll work with an exciting color palette that includes bright reds, creamy whites, and even some yellower accents. Emphasizing key features such as his iconic hat, fluffy beard, and cheerful face will help you create your very own Santa. So let’s gather our supplies and get started on this merry artistic journey! Keep scrolling for all you need!
Draw the Eyes
First, draw two circles to create Santa’s eyes.
Outline the Eyebrows
Outline Santa’s thick eyebrows above his eyes.
Add the Nose
Add a short, curved line to form his nose.
Draw the Mustache
Draw the shape of Santa’s mustache below his nose.
Form the Mouth
Form the curved outline of Santa’s open mouth, and draw his tongue.
Outline the Face
Draw two curving lines to outline Santa’s face.
Draw the Beard
Draw Santa’s thick, long beard.
Attach the Ears
Attach the curved shape of Santa’s ears.
Draw the Base of Santa’s Hat
Draw the fluffy base of Santa's hat. Make sure to erase overlapping lines.
Form the Body of the Hat
Form the triangular body of Santa’s hat. Then, add the fluffy ball at the tip.
Outline the Torso
Draw two curved lines to outline Santa’s torso.
Add the Belt
Create a horizontal outline of the belt. Then, attach the rectangular buckle in the middle.
Form the Hem
Draw short, curved lines beneath the belt to form the bottom part of Santa’s coat. Then, add the fluffy outline of the coat’s hem.
Attach the Sleeves
Attach the long sleeves of the coat. Then, draw the bumpy outline of the cuffs.
Outline the Gloves
Outline the shape of Santa’s gloves.
Draw the Pants
Draw the upright shape of Santa’s pants. Then, form the fluffy cuffs.
Outline the Boots
Form the outline of Santa’s boots below his pants.
Color the Skin
Color Santa’s skin with peach.
Shade the Eyes, Mouth, Gloves, Belt and Boots
Shade the eyes, belt and boots with black. Next, use yellow to color the buckle of the belt. Then, fill in the mouth and gloves with dark shades of red.
Fill in the Hat, Coat and Pants
Use white to color the base and tip of the hat, the cuffs and hem of the coat, and the hem of the pants. Then, color the rest of the hat, coat and pants with bright red.
Add Color to the Hair
Use a cream color close to white to shade the eyebrows, mustache and beard.
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