How to Draw a Nutcracker: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a nutcracker in 26 easy steps
A toy nutcracker soldier with a tall hat, curly hair, a smart jacket and big boots.
Build your picture in 26 named parts, from the main shapes to the smaller details. Follow the smooth guides online, lifting your pen between separate lines, or work through each part on paper at your own pace.
How to draw a nutcracker, step by step
1Draw the tall hat
Draw the tall hat.
2Add the round badge on the hat
Add the round badge on the hat.
3Draw the curly hair beside the hat
Draw the curly hair beside the hat.
4Curve around the face
Curve around the face.
5Draw the top of the jacket
Draw the top of the jacket.
6Draw the left shoulder
Draw the left shoulder.
7Draw the right shoulder
Draw the right shoulder.
8Draw the left arm down to the cuff
Draw the left arm down to the cuff.
9Draw the right arm down to the cuff
Draw the right arm down to the cuff.
10Draw the left sleeve cuff
Draw the left sleeve cuff.
11Draw the right sleeve cuff
Draw the right sleeve cuff.
12Draw the little left hand
Draw the little left hand.
13Draw the little right hand
Draw the little right hand.
14Draw the bottom of the jacket
Draw the bottom of the jacket.
15Draw the belt
Draw the belt.
16Add the square buckle
Add the square buckle.
17Draw the outside of the left trouser leg
Draw the outside of the left trouser leg.
18Draw the outside of the right trouser leg
Draw the outside of the right trouser leg.
19Draw the line between the legs
Draw the line between the legs.
20Curve around the shoes
Curve around the shoes.
21Add the soles
Add the soles.
22Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
23Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
24Add the little nose
Add the little nose.
25Draw the left moustache curl
Draw the left moustache curl.
26Draw the right moustache curl
Draw the right moustache curl.
Time to color!
Try a red jacket, blue trousers, a gold hat and black boots.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steps are in this drawing?
- There are 26 guided parts. Some parts have more than one line: finish each line, lift your pen, then follow the next guide.
- Can I print this drawing?
- Yes. Download the printable pack for a coloring sheet, a step-by-step drawing page and a tracing page.
- How can I color the finished picture?
- Try a red jacket, blue trousers, a gold hat and black boots. In the drawing tool, tap an area to fill it, then add your signature and save your picture.
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