How To Draw A Cute Santa

Make the holidays merry with a cheerful drawing of a cute Santa! Drawing a cute Santa, or any figure for that matter, is all about starting off with the basics. Never feel overwhelmed by an intimidating pose — instead, think of it as an opportunity to create something beautiful. To get the desired effect, all that’s required is a bit of time, effort and patience.

Step 1: Sketch Out Your Santa

Properly visualize your Santa with a couple of quick pencil strokes. Utilize basic shapes such as ovals and rectangles to create the Santa’s main structure. This will provide an exact outline of your Santa, saving you time and reducing the frustration that appears while drawing.

Step 2: Design A Charming Face

Every great figure needs an even greater face — one plump with joy, curiosity and kindness. Start by drawing two eyes, then continue with two rosy cheeks that lead to a jolly smile. To give the face even more life, add a cute button nose and two extra-smiley eyebrows.

Step 3: Work On Details

With the face done, it’s time to grab a pen and start coloring! Outline the black parts of the clothing and give your Santa some charming details, like a red cape, furry boots, and a winter hat. The most important aspect of this step is to make sure that the colors used match Santa’s cheery personality.

Step 4: Add Finishing Touches

Santa’s outfit isn’t quite complete just yet. To now add abundance and texture to his wardrobe, sprinkle a soft white powdery texture or “snow” effect across the upper body. A few highlights here and there will definitely make Santa even more cheerful. Finally, give your Santa a little jingle bell, but don’t overdo it — the little bell should be a reminder of the Merry Christmas spirit!

Part 2: Drawing Christmas Tree

Bring your drawing to life with a classic Christmas tree — it would look great in the background of the Santa drawing. Drawing a Christmas tree is an easy task that can be done with just a little bit of time and effort.

Step 1: Pencil It Out

The first step is to just draw a few pencil strokes to start off the tree drawing. Start by drawing the trunk base and then make a bit wider after it reaches the tree’s top. Bring the edges together to complete the tree’s basic structure.

Step 2: Draw Out The Branches

Once the trunk is done, start drawing the tree’s branches. Take two separate branches and draw them out, making them somewhat similar in width and length. Slightly lower the edges of the branches to create the desired triangle shape.

Step 3: Add Color And Detail

Now it’s time to grab those colored pens and start adding the selected colors to your Christmas tree. Try multiple color combinations to find the perfect design. Finish off by adding a few decorations like stars and lights to enhance its overall look.

Step 4: Add The Season’s White Flakes

What better way to create a realistic-looking Christmas tree than by adding loads of snow? To draw the efficient snow effect, try dabbing a bit of white powder or white glue on the branches. You can additionally draw snowflakes on it or draw out snow in the background of your tree.

Part 3: Drawing Snowman

Give your drawing a little more life with a cheerful and bubbly snowman. Drawing a snowman is like every child’s dream come true — just a couple of twists, turns and color, and you’re done!

Step 1: Draw Out The Body

Start by drawing the bodies outline — two curvy snowballs stacked one above the other. To create a greater effect, make the top ball a bit bigger than the bottom one, thus making the snowman more cheery and larger.

Step 2: Draw Out The Face

A snowman isn’t complete without a face! Start by drawing two eyes, then follow up with a big, juicy button nose and two small rosy cheeks. To bring the face to life, draw two playful eyebrows and a puckish smile.

Step 3: Design Accessories

To make the snowman look more cheerful, it needs a few accessories — a cape, hat, and boots! Draw these with help from basic shapes like rectangles and circles. Don’t forget to protect your snowman with a scarf before adding a few Christmas lights and stars for extra personality.

Step 4: Add Final Details

At last, time to add those final snowflakes — just like the Christmas tree! Make sure to explore different colors and shapes to create a dreamy snowman. Additionally, you can draw a few stars or twirls in the background to make your snowman even more cheerful and festive!

Part 4: Drawing Snowy Winter Landscapes

Capture the beautiful winter season in all its glory by drawing a few wintery landscapes. Whether you decide to draw a snow-covered mountain or a tree-lined path — a beautiful scene requires just a bit of effort and cool colors.

Step 1: Draw Out The Horizon

Start off with a simple horizon line that separates the ground from the sky. Extend this line from the left to the right, thus creating the width of the whole scene.

Step 2: Draw Out The Mountains

Snowy mountain-tops are a classic wintery icon — so let’s draw some! Start off by drawing a few curved lines that make up the border of the mountain. Then create a few small white lines above the curved border, thus creating the snow-capped effect.

Step 3: Draw Trees And Girl

To make the wintery landscape even more beautiful and real, add a few trees and a little girl playing in the snow. Start by drawing the girl’s feet and dress, then quickly draw out the trees around her. To complete the scene, draw a few snowflakes in the air and a castle in the background.

Step 4: Add Color

Now that the base is done, let’s add a bit of color to make the wintery landscape stand out! Start by coloring in the trees and the girl, then add a few pink and white hues to the snowy mountain-tops. Finally, finish off with a few stars in the background — this will surely make the drawing more beautiful and captivating.