Learn how to draw a cartoon Santa with a fluffy beard and gift sack. This easy drawing tutorial lets beginners practice rounded shapes, symmetry, and cheerful character details.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Black marker or colored pencils
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Time needed:
21 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Draw Santa’s Hat
Draw a wide curved hatband, then add the drooping cap above it. Finish with a round pom-pom at the right end.
Pro Tip: Make the hatband wide enough to frame the face below.
Step 2: Add the Face and Mustache
Add eyebrows, dot eyes, an oval nose, and rounded cheeks below the hat. Draw a two-part mustache and a tiny open mouth.
Pro Tip: Place the nose centrally before balancing the mustache around it.
Step 3: Draw the Beard
Surround the lower face with a large scalloped beard outline. Use broad bumps at the sides and a pointed center below.
Pro Tip: Change the bump sizes slightly for a soft, fluffy appearance.
Step 4: Add Arms and Mittens
Draw two bent sleeves beneath the beard with mitten shapes meeting centrally. Add a small notched collar between the hands.
Pro Tip: Keep both mittens similar in size near the centerline.
Step 5: Complete the Body
Extend the coat into two rounded lower sections with a thick hem. Add short striped trouser cuffs and simple boots underneath.
Pro Tip: Align the boot soles so Santa stands firmly.
Step 6: Add the Gift Sack
Draw a tied sack rising behind Santa’s right shoulder. Curve its large body downward and close it beside the coat.
Pro Tip: Let the sack overlap behind Santa to preserve clear depth.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- The modern Santa Claus character draws from traditions surrounding Saint Nicholas.
- Santa’s red suit became widely familiar through nineteenth- and twentieth-century illustrations.
- Scalloped curves quickly communicate fluffy fur and hair in cartoon drawing.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Erase stray guides, strengthen the outline, and add classic red and white colors. Your cartoon Santa is complete, so place him in a festive winter scene.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I keep Santa’s face centered?
Use a faint vertical guideline through the hat, nose, hands, and coat.
How should I color the beard?
Leave it white and add very light blue or gray shadows if desired.
Can I add presents to the sack?
Yes, draw a few box corners or ribbons peeking from the tied opening.
