How to Draw a Christmas Star
In this drawing lesson, we’ll explore how you can create your very own Christmas star. This guide is designed for beginners and gives you step-by-step instructions, making it easy for anyone, regardless of experience. You’ll also discover how basic shapes and lines form not just our star, but also an eye-catching Christmas tree sitting below it (just the top).
We'll be working with an exciting color scheme that features rich greens for our tree and bright yellow for our star. You’ll learn how darker yellow can be used for shading, while light yellow brings sparkly accents. These color choices will transform your drawing from simple outlines, transforming it with depth and brilliance.
Get ready for an engaging session! Alongside learning how each part of our star comes together, you’ll also surprise yourself as we include shimmering diamond-shaped sparkles around our star. This extra touch will add flair and joy, capturing that holiday spirit. Let’s get started and create some holiday cheer with our drawings!
Estimated Time: 40 minutes
Level: Beginner
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Ruler (optional but helpful)
Lesson: How to Draw a Christmas Star
Ready for some holiday cheer? In this lesson, we’ll break down how you can draw an eye-catching Christmas star. I’ll guide you through each step, focusing on simple shapes and outlines before we add those fun, festive touches with color. You'll learn how each part of your star comes together, plus we've got that beautiful Christmas tree and dazzling sparkly accents. Let’s make this drawing shine bright! Keep scrolling for step-by-step instructions...
Draw the Head
Begin by drawing a vertical line to outline the head of the Christmas star. You can use a ruler to help you straighten your lines!
Add the Legs
Add the legs of the Christmas star by creating two diagonal lines attached to the base of the head.
Attach the Arms
Attach the arms of the star by drawing two more diagonal lines.
Form the Star
Form the five pointed star similar to the illustration.
Outline the Indented Parts
Outline the indented parts of the star by making straight lines extending from the center of the star as shown.
Attach the Base
Attach the cone-shaped base of the Christmas star.
Draw the Christmas Tree
Let’s draw a pointy Christmas tree beneath our Christmas star decoration. Add short pointy lines to emphasize the texture of the tree.
Outline the Sparkles
Draw diamond-shaped sparkles around the Christmas star.
Color the Tree
Color the Christmas tree green.
Fill in the Christmas Star
Fill in the Christmas star with bright yellow. Use a slightly darker shade for its base.
Add Shading to the Star
Add some shading along the edges of the Christmas star using darker shades of yellow.
Color the Sparkles
Color the sparkles with light yellow to make the Christmas star shine.
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