How To Draw Santaclause
When the holiday season comes around, we all want to draw our favorite jolly old elf, Santa Claus! Drawing him doesn’t have to be intimidating. With a few simple guidelines and plenty of imagination, you can learn how to draw Santaclause and make your holiday season extra merry and bright.
First, draw an upside-down triangle as the base for his face. Don’t make it too big or too small, but put a big twinkle in his eye and a big smile on his face. His eyes should be like a grandpa’s – just twinkling with kindness and celebration. His nose should be a large, round cherry, while his beard should look like a snow-white explosion of hair under his chin. Don’t be afraid to make it look luxurious and flowing – Santa’s beard is part of his signature look after all.
Next, draw Santa’s famous jolly red suit. His coat should look like a modern-day version of a Renaissance prince’s robe, with fluffy fur around the cuffs and collar. The fur should should be in a spiral pattern, drawing your viewer’s attention upward. Give him two half circles for buttons on his coat, and a large, solemn belt buckle for detail.
From here, you’ll want to start on the details – including Santaclause’s mittens and his nifty boots. His mittens should look like two round balls of white fluff, while his boots should look like Christmas candy canes. His hat should look like a colorful balloon – a perfect way to add a little bit of whimsy to his look.
The next step is to add Santa’s signature bag of presents. His bag should look like a giant sack of Christmas treasures, spilling out of the top and onto his shoulders. Draw in some festive decorations to make it look like a collection of toys and treats for children.
Finally, give Santa’s face some extra definition with a few dabs of light and shadow. Bring out his prominent cheeks, bright eyes and luxurious beard by making sure their highlights and shadows are all in the right places. Make sure to leave a little flicker of light in his eye to make sure he looks especially inviting and magical.
Now that you know the basics of how to draw Santaclause, you can bring your own twist! Why not make his hat extra tall and his bag extra wide? You can give him a bell instead of a buckle, or draw a poinsettia in his hand. The possibilities are endless – so have fun, and happy drawing!
