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How to draw a christmas elf?

Drawing a Cheerful Christmas Elf

Learn step by step how to draw a christmas elf. Follow the 10 steps and print the tutorial.

Do you want to put one of Santa's helpers on paper? In this fun drawing lesson, you will learn step-by-step how to draw a cheerful Christmas elf yourself!

Intro

Hi little artist! Today we are going to draw a super cheerful Christmas elf who helps Santa with all the presents. Grab your pencil and paper, because we are going to start. Using simple shapes, we will create a real Christmas wonder together!

Summary

In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to make a funny Christmas elf using circles and ovals. Follow the ten simple steps and then color your elf beautifully!

Steps

Step 1

Draw a round shape for the head and draw a long line down for the center of the body.

Basic shape of the elf's head with a vertical guide line.
Step 2

Make a small oval in the center for the nose and draw two large, pointed ears on the sides.

Drawing of a round nose and two pointed elf ears.
Step 3

Draw a large oval under the head for the belly and place two lines for the legs.

Step 4

Draw two ovals on top of the head, positioned diagonally above each other, for the shape of the hat.

Step 5

Connect the ovals of the hat with a smooth line and draw a stripe for the belt around his belly.

Step 6

Draw the bottom of his jacket with a wavy line and make flat shapes for the soles of his shoes.

Step 7

Place two slanted lines for the arms and draw the wide trouser legs above the shoes.

Step 8

Draw two circles for the eyes and finish the hands and the tops of the shoes.

Step 9

Give the elf a smile, pupils in the eyes, and draw buttons on his jacket and a buckle on the belt.

Step 10

Trace the most important lines with a black marker and carefully erase all guide lines.

Frequently asked questions

What colors does a Christmas elf usually have?
Most Christmas elves wear green and red clothes, but of course you can choose your own favorite colors!
Do I need to use an eraser?
Yes, it is useful to have an eraser for the guide lines that we will remove later.
How do I make my elf extra cheerful?
Give him a big smile and shiny eyes with a small white dot in them.
Is this drawing lesson difficult?
Not at all, we start with easy shapes like circles so that everyone can learn it.