The holiday season is an exciting time of year and nothing says Christmas cheer quite like crafting your own festive masterpiece. Whether you’re an artistic prodigy or a complete noob when it comes to drawing, creating a classic Christmas tree is doable – and lots of fun! Here’s a simple guide on how to draw a beautiful Christmas tree step-by-step.
Grab your supplies before you get down to business: good quality papers, pencils, drawing pens or markers, ruler and some erasers. In terms of your paper, go for something with at least 80 gsm – thicker papers work best for crisp lines.
Next up, decide on the basics of your Christmas tree design. Start by making a vertical line with your pencil. This will be the tree trunk, so make it as wide or as thin as you want. Draw a vertically symmetrical triangle at the top of the tree trunk, forming the tip of the tree. This triangle will be the tree’s “canopy”. You can adjust the size of the canopy by making it wider or narrower as you like.
Erase the horizontal line at the bottom of your tree trunk. Now it’s time to add some greenery. Use your pen or marker to draw shapes at the top of the tree trunk with curved lines. Make them slanted, bendy and symmetrical to elicit the feel of a Christmas tree. Repeat this pattern – the same jagged shapes and lines, but in reverse – down the other side of the trunk. This creates the luscious, full foliage of your tree.
To add that extra wow factor, draw thick, curved shapes at the top of the tree. It’ll resemble a soft “fringe” of needles that cascade down the side. You can then draw squiggly lines to signify the twinkle of Christmas lights.
In a flourish, draw some playful ornaments to give the tree a little glam. You can hang them at the sides of the canopy, or wherever your creative side takes you. When your drawing is complete, give it a light layer of shading. It’ll add some texture and a feeling of depth to the drawing. Take out your sketchbook and, using your pencil and ruler, draw circles all over the Christmas tree – they’ll pop out and act as a twinkling cartoon-star motif.
Are you incorporating characters into your Christmas masterpiece? To really hone in on the festive feel, start by outlining their shapes in pencil. Using markers and your imagination, give the characters their festive winter duds such as warm coats, hats and boots. If you plan to draw Santa, give him a full snow suit of white fur to match the rustic white flowing snow outside.
Accentuate your characters with a few decorations around them. Think bells, stars, candy canes, or whatever else you’d like. You can even get creative with a personalized Christmas message for your holiday card. This will truly make your drawing stand out!
Well, you’re all set with your colorful Christmas tree drawing. Now that your creative juices are really flowing, why not try a few more seasonal drawings? Adding trees, snowman, presents and more will give your drawing an even merrier vibe. And who knows, that extra jolly touch might even get you a blue ribbon come Christmas!
So, if you’re ready to kick-off your Christmas tree drawing season, just grab your supplies, set the mood and get ready for a flurry of creativity. Who knows, you might even be able to surprise your loved ones with a stunning Christmas tree artwork!
Now that you’ve drawn the outline for your Christmas tree, you need to focus on the details. Start by filling in the triangle at the top with long, neat swirls and curved lines to create the look of leaves. You can tweak the lines and shapes to perfect the canopy of your tree, and draw a few more curves and lines in the gaps to create a fuller effect. Now it’s time to get creative and add depth to your masterpiece!
For a really fine finish, add some extra detailing. Draw the needles of the tree using brush-like strokes, and draw some zig zags to give the tree a more realistic feel. Add layers of shades with your pencil – make sure to experiment with the darkness and lightness of the strokes. This won’t just give the tree dimension, it’ll also lend it a special wow factor.
When it comes to the tree ornaments, give yourself free reign. Get creative and use doodles, patterns, and swirls to design unique decorations. You can draw big diamonds or stars at the top of the canopy, or sprinkle in small stars everywhere. Maybe even draw an angel at the top of the tree, or a menorah at the base. When you’re done, look at your masterpiece with a critical eye – if something doesn’t look quite right, no need to worry, just tweak it until it does.
Now that you’ve drawn the ornaments and decorations, the finishing touches are all that’s left. Give your tree a mini makeover with a few stars, lights, and decorations. Draw a star at the top of the tree and outline the star with glitter if you want more of a sparkle effect. If you want to make the tree look realistic, trace the branches with twinkling lights – start with the middle, going outward and making smaller loops with every turn. Finally, add some decorations around the tree, little presents and cards will do the trick.
You’re done! Congratulations on your perfect Christmas tree masterpiece. There you have it, from a simple outline to a fully decorated tree, you can now proudly display your work and show off your artistic talents. So get your pencils and sketch pads ready, and send the holiday cheer with your festive doodle!
