How to Draw an Elf
Dribble your way through this beginner tutorial on how to draw an elf. Use your illustration to make posters for your team or design decorations for Christmas or fairytale cards.
Today, we will immerse ourselves in the magical world of fantasy and imagine ourselves as artists creating paintings of an enchanting elf in a green costume. Learn how to draw an adorable elf step by step from scratch.
Elves, ancient and mystical beings, are renowned for their gracefulness and beautiful appearance. Their green costumes are often associated with nature and magic, symbolizing their connection to the surrounding world. The color green represents life, growth, and harmony, making it the perfect choice for our elf character!
To begin drawing the elf in a green costume, you will need a sheet of paper, pencils, as well as imagination and inspiration. And remember, drawing is a process that requires patience and persistence. If something doesn’t come out perfectly on the first try, don’t be discouraged. Keep working on your drawings, and you will surely achieve success!
Time needed: 25 minutes
How to Draw an Elf
- Outline the head.
Start by outlining the head and the shape of the elf’s hat.
- Add details.
Draw a pom-pom on the top of the hat, then add the stripe at the bottom of the hat and the elf’s bangs.
- Draw the face.
In this step, you will see how to draw the elf’s eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.
- Add details.
Draw circles on the cheeks of the cartoonish elf, then add the wavy collar, as shown in the example.
- Draw the body.
Extend lines from under the head and outline the elf’s body. You will also need to draw sleeves for your elf.
- Draw the hands.
Detail your drawing by adding the hands, cuff of the sleeves, and the middle part of the belt.
- Detail the costume.
Using curved lines, draw the belt for the elf. Then depict buttons for the elf’s costume.
- Add the legs.
Following the example from the step, draw your elf’s legs.
- Draw the shoes.
Depict the elf’s stockings, then depict the elf’s shoes.
- Color your drawing.
Grab your favorite coloring tools and add colors to your elf drawing.
We hope that this lesson has helped you unleash your artistic potential and inspired you to create enchanting elves on paper. Keep practicing, and soon you will become true masters of drawing elves.
Now you know how to draw elves in green costumes, and I can’t wait to see your amazing creations!