Santa Claus Drawing Guide
Learning How To Draw Santa Claus is a wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit! Almost everyone, especially children, has a vivid image of Santa in their minds. We all know he’s the jolly man with a big white beard, a bright red suit, and shiny black boots. While Santa’s look might have evolved slightly over the years, those classic features are timeless and instantly recognizable.
However, for young artists just starting to explore drawing, putting all those familiar elements together can be a bit tricky. Questions like, “How does Santa’s beard sit over his suit?” or “Where do his hands go?” and “How do I draw that fluffy white trim?” might pop up. That’s where a simple, step-by-step guide comes in handy. For those who learn best by watching, the Santa Claus drawing video tutorial above can be a great help.
This easy Santa drawing tutorial breaks down each feature into simple, symmetrical shapes, making it perfect for beginners. It’s the ideal starting point for new artists to draw a complete Santa. Once you’ve mastered this basic pose, you can move on to drawing Santa walking, waving, or holding presents! Building confidence with simple steps is always the best approach when learning to draw.
The Magic of Drawing Guides
You’ll notice that all the drawing tutorials on this site use light dashed lines, both vertical and horizontal, in each step. These aren’t just for show! If you lightly draw these centered lines on your own paper before you start, they act as fantastic guides. Simply fold your paper in half lengthwise and then widthwise, making a gentle crease each time. The beauty of this method is that these guide creases practically disappear once your drawing is complete!
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Looking for another fun way to draw Santa Claus? Try focusing just on his cheerful face! You don’t always have to draw his whole body. Drawing just Santa’s head and hat allows you to add more detail to his kind eyes, rosy nose, and fluffy beard. Luckily for young artists, this Santa face drawing uses simple shapes that are very easy to recreate.
Best Art Supplies for Your Santa Claus Drawing
Choosing the right art supplies can make your Santa drawing experience even better. For drawings like Santa, it’s usually best to use mediums that are easy to control, especially when you want to keep the white parts of his beard and trim bright white! Crayons, colored pencils, and markers are all excellent choices for younger artists.
If you’re feeling adventurous and want to use paint (which can create beautiful, vibrant results!), try working on a larger scale. This gives you more room to keep colors separate and prevents them from blending too much if you don’t want them to.
For the bright, bold look of the Santa in the example images, markers are ideal. Stabilo Power Wallet Markers are a fantastic option. They come in a wide range of great colors, have perfect tips for both detail and broader strokes, and are surprisingly resilient even if the caps are left off for a little while (though we always recommend capping your markers!).
A fantastic feature of Stabilo markers is their ability to create shadows simply by layering. You can see this effect on Santa’s skin and suit in the example drawings. Just go over the areas you want to be darker a second time, and a perfect shadow shade appears. If only everything in art (and life!) was that easy!
How to Draw Santa’s Face Step-by-Step
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Materials for Drawing a Santa Claus
- Paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Black marker for outlining (optional, but recommended)
- Crayons, colored pencils, or markers for coloring
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Easy Directions to Draw Santa Claus Step by Step
Time needed: 45 minutes (This may vary depending on age and drawing experience)
Learn How to Draw Santa Claus in 9 Simple Steps
- Step 1: Begin with the hatband. Start by sketching the fluffy band of Santa’s hat near the top of your paper.
- Step 2: Draw Santa’s face. Below the hatband, sketch the shape of Santa’s face, remembering to leave space for his beard.
- Step 3: Sketch the beard. Draw the outline of Santa’s beard around his face, making it nice and full!
- Step 4: Add the hat. Above the hatband, draw the rest of Santa’s hat, letting it flop over slightly for a classic Santa hat look.
- Step 5: Sketch arms and suit top. Draw Santa’s arms coming out from the sides of his face area. Add fluffy cuffs at the ends of the arms, and start sketching the top part of his suit below the face.
- Step 6: Add mittens and belt. Draw mittens on the ends of Santa’s arms. Then, draw a belt around the middle of his suit.
- Step 7: Finish the suit. Complete the bottom part of Santa’s suit below the belt, making it wide and roomy.
- Step 8: Add legs, boots, and snow. Draw Santa’s legs and boots underneath his suit. Add a wavy line at the bottom for snow.
- Step 9: Trace and color! Go over your pencil lines with a black marker to make them stand out (optional). Finally, color in your Santa drawing using your favorite colors! Don’t forget his red suit, white beard, and black boots!
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More Festive Christmas Drawing Ideas
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Explore more Christmas fun! Try these drawing tutorials:
- [How to Draw a Christmas Tree](URL to Christmas Tree tutorial)
- [How to Draw a Reindeer](URL to Reindeer tutorial)
- [How to Draw a Snowman](URL to Snowman tutorial)
- [How to Draw an Elf](URL to Elf tutorial)
- [Easy Christmas Drawings for Kids](URL to a page with a collection of easy Christmas drawings)
