Easy Christmas Present Drawing Guide for Beginners
Looking for a fun and festive drawing project this holiday season?
In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to draw a classic Christmas present, complete with a ribbon, bow, and cute decorations.
Whether you want to create handmade cards or just feel like sketching something seasonal, this guide is perfect for artists of all levels.
Let’s get started!
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Drawing Supplies I Used To Draw This Christmas Present
To make this drawing, I used Ohuhu Honolulu markers in the colors Red Grey 03 (RG030), Sunflower (Y2), Yellow Orche (Y9), Vivid green (G2), Green (G390), Vermilion (R2), and Bright Red (R180).
I used a Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen to outline the sketch.
And I made this drawing on Canson Illustration Manga Paper.
How Do You Draw A Christmas Present
Step 1: Sketch The Outline Of The Box
To draw a Christmas present, I started by sketching the box.
Start by sketching three vertical lines: one in the middle at the bottom of the paper, and one slightly higher on both the left and right sides.
Next, I connected the ends of the lines with 4 more lines.
I made the top two lines a little longer as they are part of the lid of the box.
After that, I added 3 short vertical lines.
Lastly, I added a diamond shape on the top to complete the basic box shape.
Step 2: Sketch The Bow On Top Of The Christmas Present
Presents usually have a cute decorative ribbon bow on them, which we're going to sketch now.
I started by sketching the front of the knot and placed it in the center of the top of the lid.
Next, I added two large, slightly wonky loops on either side of the knot.
After that, I added the tails of the ribbon with a triangular cut at the end.
I also sketched a candy cane shape in both loops.
Then, I added some wrinkles and a line inside each loop to give the bow more depth.
Lastly, I drew the ribbon band on the box.
Step 3: Decorate Your Christmas Presents With Stars And Circles
To complete the sketch of the Christmas present, I added decorative stars and circles on the box.
Don't worry if the stars or circles are wonky. It makes them more personal, in my opinion.
I also marked out the shadow of the present.
Step 4: Outline The Christmas Present With A Black Pen
Next, I outlined the sketch with a black brush pen.
You can also use a fineliner if you do not have a brush pen.
I did not outline the shadow as it feels weird to add a dark outline to a shadow.
Step 5: Color The Christmas Present With Markers
Now, the fun part: color your Christmas present!
I started by coloring the stars and circles first.
I used Sunflower (Y2) to color the stars and circles on the left and top of the present, and I colored the shadow of the box with Red Grey 03 (RG030).
Next, I colored the stars and circles on the right side of the box with Yellow Orche (Y9).
Next, I colored the ribbon with Vermilion (R2) and colored the shadows on it with Bright Red (R180).
Lastly, I colored the left and top sides of the box with Vivid green (G2).
Then, I used Green (G390) to color the right side and the shadows cast by the box and the lid of the box.
Final Result
And that's it! That's how you draw a festive Christmas present.
I hope you had fun following this festive tutorial. If you’re up for a creative challenge, try drawing a whole stack of presents, adding different patterns like stripes, snowflakes, or holly leaves.
If you share your drawing on Instagram, make sure to tag me @luukminkman. I’d love to see your version and how you personalized it!
Want to keep drawing Christmas-themed stuff? Check out my other step-by-step holiday tutorials for more cozy ideas.
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