How to Draw an Elf: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw an elf in 45 easy steps
A cheerful elf with pointed ears, a floppy hat, a zigzag collar and tunic, striped stockings and curled shoes.
Follow 45 steps on paper, or use the live lesson to trace one part at a time. Each feature has its own guide so you can pause between strokes.
How to draw an elf, step by step
1Draw the floppy hat
Draw the floppy hat.
2Draw the hat fold
Draw the hat fold.
3Curve toward the hat bobble
Curve toward the hat bobble.
4Draw the round hat bobble
Draw the round hat bobble.
5Draw the zigzag hat band
Draw the zigzag hat band.
6Draw the left fringe
Draw the left fringe.
7Draw the swept fringe
Draw the swept fringe.
8Draw the pointed left ear
Draw the pointed left ear.
9Draw the pointed right ear
Draw the pointed right ear.
10Draw inside the left ear
Draw inside the left ear.
11Draw inside the right ear
Draw inside the right ear.
12Draw the cheeks and chin
Draw the cheeks and chin.
13Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
14Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
15Draw the smile
Draw the smile.
16Draw the pointed collar
Draw the pointed collar.
17Draw the top of the left sleeve
Draw the top of the left sleeve.
18Draw the bottom of the left sleeve
Draw the bottom of the left sleeve.
19Draw the top of the right sleeve
Draw the top of the right sleeve.
20Draw the bottom of the right sleeve
Draw the bottom of the right sleeve.
21Draw the left sleeve cuff
Draw the left sleeve cuff.
22Draw the right sleeve cuff
Draw the right sleeve cuff.
23Draw the open left hand
Draw the open left hand.
24Draw the open right hand
Draw the open right hand.
25Draw the left tunic side
Draw the left tunic side.
26Draw the right tunic side
Draw the right tunic side.
27Draw the upper left belt edge
Draw the upper left belt edge.
28Draw the lower left belt edge
Draw the lower left belt edge.
29Draw the upper right belt edge
Draw the upper right belt edge.
30Draw the lower right belt edge
Draw the lower right belt edge.
31Draw the belt buckle
Draw the belt buckle.
32Draw inside the buckle
Draw inside the buckle.
33Draw the zigzag tunic hem
Draw the zigzag tunic hem.
34Draw the left stocking
Draw the left stocking.
35Draw the right stocking
Draw the right stocking.
36Draw the upper left stocking stripe
Draw the upper left stocking stripe.
37Draw the lower left stocking stripe
Draw the lower left stocking stripe.
38Draw the upper right stocking stripe
Draw the upper right stocking stripe.
39Draw the lower right stocking stripe
Draw the lower right stocking stripe.
40Draw the left shoe cuff
Draw the left shoe cuff.
41Draw the right shoe cuff
Draw the right shoe cuff.
42Draw the left curled shoe
Draw the left curled shoe.
43Draw the right curled shoe
Draw the right curled shoe.
44Draw the left shoe bell
Draw the left shoe bell.
45Draw the right shoe bell
Draw the right shoe bell.
Time to color!
Try a green tunic and hat, red trim, striped red and cream stockings, and green curled shoes.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steps are in the Elf drawing?
- This lesson has 45 guided strokes, with separate steps for the character's main features and details.
- Can we follow along on paper?
- Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and follow the steps at your own pace. You can also trace the guides in the browser.
- What colors can I use for an Elf?
- Try a green tunic and hat, red trim, striped red and cream stockings, and green curled shoes. You can choose your own palette too.
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