How to Draw Christmas Cartoons
Christmas is a very popular time of year. It's no wonder why learning how to draw Christmas cartoons is popular as well. Many people love to create things at Christmas and drawing is an excellent way to go about it.
Christmas really is a time that gets people not just 'in the spirit' but 'in the spirit of creating'.
We create all sorts of different things... arts & crafts, decorations, assembling and putting up a Christmas trees, wreaths, snowmen & snow angels, cards.
There's never a shortage of crafty, decorative things to do!
In this area of the site, I'd like to keep the lessons fairly simple (and hopefully easy) in nature, as much of what you draw will be helpful toward creating simple decorations.
In this way, the lessons you learn here can serve as stepping stones to other interesting creations where the 2D lines you put down on paper can help with the transition to actual 3D craft based on your drawing.
OK, time to get drawing!
To begin with the lessons, simply select one from the list below.
How to Draw a SnowmanLearn how to draw a snowman... simple... to the point... and well - fun!
Santa Head Drawing LessonHere's a fun drawing lesson... learn how to draw a simple 'Santa head' - one you can easily customize!
'Crafty' Santa Claus DrawingIn this Christmas drawing lesson, learn how to create a unique santa claus drawing - great for making crafts.
Simple Cartoon StockingBefore you add the 'stuffers', it helps to draw it first... your cartoon stocking that is!
Holly Drawing LessonA snippet of holly looks great when fastened to all sorts of 'Christmasy'-type things. Draw one here!
Draw a Cartoon BellIn this Christmas Cartoons lesson, learn a simple way to draw a bell using a centerline and four points.
Draw Simple Cartoon Gifts!Drawing cartoon gifts is super easy to do. Start with a bow, then draw a box... and you're done!
Unique Cartoon SnowflakeIn this lesson, 'let go' and really get creative as you draw your very own, original cartoon snowflake.
Festive Cartoon SnowmanYour traditional cartoon snowman is composed of three simple circles. And that's how we'll draw one here.
Cartoon Christmas TreePutting up the Christmas tree is a lot of fun. But it doesn't stop there. When you're finished -- draw one!
Shiny Cartoon StarsDrawing simple cartoon stars like the one in this lesson is a snap! See how easy they are to draw!
How to Draw a Candy CaneIt's everyone's favorite Christmas time snack, the delicious red and white-striped candy cane!
Christmas Tree OrnamentsHanging Christmas tree ornaments is all part of putting up the tree. Create a dazzling ornament of your own!
Cartoon Christmas LightsIn this lesson, learn how to draw a set of simple cartoon Christmas lights - wire, bulbs and all!
A Simple Cartoon SantaThe holiday season has arrived! Start the fun and festivities by learning how to draw a cartoon Santa!
Cartoon ElvesLearn how to draw Santa's elves - helping to put up the lights on a Christmas tree.
How to Draw SantaLearn how to draw Santa Claus. It's similar to the first 'cartoon Santa' lesson - but a bit more real-looking.
Funny Cartoon ElfHere, learn how to draw a simple - and somewhat funny-looking - cartoon elf! Alter yours to be unique.
Graceful Cartoon AngelWords like 'simple' and 'sequence' come to mind when drawing a graceful cartoon angel like this one.
Draw Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerIn this lesson, learn how to draw everyone's favorite reindeer... Rudolph - bright red nose and all!
Recommended Drawing Resources
To further your learning and improvement, check out the following resources...
- Learn how to draw caricatures with Graeme Biddle.
- Discover how to use photoshop in a day. Makes everything so much simpler.
- Check out Chad Baldwin's digital painting techniques.
- Draw cars just like the pros, the pro being Tim Rugendyke.
- Want to learn painting? Look no further than Bob Davies' free watercolor secrets ebook.
