How to Draw a Gingerbread House
In this drawing lesson, you'll learn how draw an enchanting gingerbread house. This fun project is perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, guiding you step-by-step through creating your very own festive treat on paper. With an emphasis on outlining shapes and progressively adding delightful little features, you'll be amazed at how easy it is! You’ll also get familiar with various coloring techniques using an array of warm shades that breathe holiday cheer into your drawing.
Expect detailed instructions covering every essential part of your gingerbread house, from its sturdy walls and signature roof shape, right down to those sweet icing accents and colorful candies. Whether it’s adding that whimsical wafer chimney or crafting those biscuit windows, you’ll build your drawing bit by bit. Plus, we’ll sprinkle some snow outlines that tie everything together beautifully. So, get ready; let’s bring this sugary dream onto your drawing pad!
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Ruler (is helpful)
Lesson: How to Draw a Gingerbread House
In this drawing lesson, you'll learn how easy it is, 15 simple steps, to create your very own gingerbread house. I'll guide you through outlining and coloring each part, using basic shapes and patterns. We'll focus on all those deliciously sweet features: from walls and roofs, right down through wafer chimneys and festive candies. Trust me, with just some light brown, bright reds, and cheerful greens, you'll be amazed at what you can create. Keep scrolling for an exciting journey that will turn your blank paper into an edible wonderland!
Form the Walls
Start by creating the walls of the gingerbread house by making three vertical lines. Then, outline the floor by drawing a long horizontal line. Use a ruler to straighten the lines.
Draw the Roof
Draw the shape of the roof above the walls.
Attach the Wafer Chimney
Attach the cylinder-shaped wafer chimney. Then, add its striped pattern by making evenly spaced diagonal lines.
Add Icing to the Roof
Add the bumpy outline of the icing on the roof.
Outline the Filling
Draw the wavy outline of the filling inside the gingerbread roof.
Add Icing to the Wall
Draw a wavy outline of the icing along the wall of the gingerbread house.
Draw the Windows
Outline the two square windows. Then, add icing around the windows.
Attach Biscuit Windows
Attach three biscuit windows on the front wall of the gingerbread house, then, add dots to form the holes on the biscuits.
Outline the Door
Add an arch-shaped licorice stick to form the door of the gingerbread house.
Add Candies
Outline the rounded candies along the base of the front wall. Then, add a candy on the door to form the doorknob.
Outline the Snow
Draw a wavy line around the gingerbread house to outline the snow.
Fill in the Chimney
Fill in the rolled wafer chimney with light and dark brown.
Color the Roof
Color the roof with shades of brown. Next, use red for the roof’s filling. Then, shade the icing with a light cream color.
Shade the Door, Windows and Candies
Color the windows on the side wall with dark brown and red. Next, fill in the biscuit windows and the door with light brown. Now, use red for the licorice stick around the door. Then, shade in the rounded candies with vibrant colors like red, yellow, orange and green.
Color the Walls and Snow
Shade the icing on the wall and the snow with a light cream color. Then, color the walls with light orange.
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