How to Draw a Christmas Penguin
In this drawing lesson, you'll discover how fun and easy it is that anyone can learn how to draw a charming Christmas penguin, complete with his festive Santa hat and cozy sweater. Each step is laid out clearly, so you'll find yourself moving from simple shapes all way through holiday colors that’ll gets your penguin buddy ready for the holiday!
Get ready for some bright tones, you know... bold reds, cheerful greens, and sparkling whites, that will make your artwork come together beautifully. We’ll focus on outlining shapes first and gradually build up all those delightful little features. By breaking it down, you’ll gain skills and confidence. So gather your supplies and let’s make some Christmas art together!
Estimated Time: 60 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
Lesson: How to Draw a Christmas Penguin
Ready for some festive fun? In this drawing lesson, you'll learn how easy it is draw an adorable Christmas Penguin. We'll start with simple shapes, emphasizing outlines before we add those delightful little features. You’ll use bright, cheerful color combinations that scream holiday cheer, think red Santa hats and green Christmas trees. Plus, you’ll get tips on cleaning up your lines for that polished finish. Let's spread some holiday joy through art! Keep scrolling down for step-by-step instructions that'll have you creating your own jolly penguin before you know it.
Outline the Head
First, draw a curved line to form the Christmas penguin’s head.
Add the Eyes
Draw two circles for the penguin’s eyes.
Form the Beak
Form the penguin’s beak in between its eyes.
Outline the Face
Draw two curved lines to outline the penguin’s face.
Add the Base of the Hat
Let’s draw a santa hat for the Christmas penguin to wear. First, form the base of the hat around its forehead. Make sure to erase overlapping lines.
Form the Body of the Santa Hat
Form the triangular-like body of the Santa hat. Then, attach the small, fluffy part of the hat.
Draw the Sweater
Draw a cozy Christmas sweater for our Christmas penguin.
Add a Tree
Add a pine tree design on the sweater as shown.
Outline the Christmas Balls
Outline small Christmas balls on the pine tree.
Attach the Sleeves
Attach the long sleeves of the sweater.
Add the Texture of the Sweater
Draw evenly spaced lines along the collar, cuffs and hem of the sweater to add its textured lining.
Draw the Flippers
Form the penguin’s flippers peeking from the ends of the sleeves by creating two curved lines.
Outline the Body
Outline the penguin’s body by drawing a wavy line.
Add the Feet
Draw the shape of the penguin’s feet below its body.
Color the Body
Color the penguin’s face with off white. Then, shade its eyes, head, flippers and body with black.
Fill in the Beak and Feet
Fill in the penguin’s beak and feet with yellow.
Shade the Hat and Sweater
Shade the penguin’s Christmas sweater and the body of its Santa hat with red. Then, color the base and tip of its hat with white and light gray.
Add Color to the Christmas Tree
Color the tree green. Then, use bright colors like blue, yellow and pink for the Christmas balls.
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