Christmas Tree Drawing: Step-by-Step Tutorial & Easy Ideas
Want to draw a Christmas tree that actually looks right? Start with three stacked triangles over a small rectangle trunk and build from there. This page covers the full process — nine steps from first line to finished drawing — followed by Christmas tree drawing ideas in every style: easy, cute, realistic, and a few you probably haven't tried.
- Difficulty Easy
- Time ~10 min
- Tools Pencil, eraser, paper
- Starts with three stacked triangles over a small rectangle trunk
How to Draw a Christmas Tree Step by Step
Step 1 of 9
Tree and pot guides
Draw a light narrow triangle down the middle of the page for the tree's column, then a small rectangle below it for the pot.
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Tree and pot guides
Draw a light narrow triangle down the middle of the page for the tree's column, then a small rectangle below it for the pot.
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Three stacked tiers
Draw a small triangle near the top, then a wider one overlapping its base, then a third wider still, each with a wavy drooping bottom edge.
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Trunk and pot
Add a short rectangle trunk under the lowest tier, then a trapezoid pot below it that flares slightly wider at the bottom.
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Hang the garland
Sweep a curved swag line across the middle tier and another across the bottom tier, both dipping gently in the center.
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Ornaments and lights
Add small round ornaments hanging just below the garland curves, then scatter tiny dot lights along both swags between them.
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Star and sparkles
Crown the tree with a five-point star at the very top, then add a few small sparkle marks around it.
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Gift and shading
Tuck a small gift box beside the pot, then add a band of short shading lines along the right edge of each tier for depth.
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Ink the lines
Go over every kept line with dark ink, then erase the light tree and pot guides.
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Color the tree
Fill the tiers green, the trunk and pot brown, the star and lights gold, and the ornaments red.
Christmas Tree Drawing Ideas to Try Next
Once the basic Christmas tree clicks, run it through these variations — each one practices a different skill while staying on a subject you already know.
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A tree with presents avalanche
The tree buried to its middle tier in gift boxes of every size — great wrapping-pattern practice.
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A cat climbing the tree
The annual disaster: your tree with a cat halfway up, one ornament mid-fall.
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Minimal line-art tree
The whole tree as one continuous zigzag line ending in a star — modern card material in ten seconds.
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A gift-tag sized mini Christmas tree
Design it small and simple enough to draw twenty times on gift tags.
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A Christmas tree greeting-card design
Center the Christmas tree, add a hand-lettered greeting and a simple border — an actually usable drawing.
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Kawaii Christmas tree with a face
The cute-ify formula: dot eyes, blush circles, tiny smile on your Christmas tree.
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Christmas tree in a snow globe
Draw a circle, put the Christmas tree inside, add a base and floating flakes — instant keepsake feel.
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A Christmas tree garland or pattern
Repeat small Christmas tree drawings along a string or in rows — decoration you can actually put up.
Christmas Tree Drawing Styles: Easy, Cute & More
Easy Christmas Tree Drawing
Try a simplified version built from basic shapes — perfect for beginners and kids. Same nine steps as above — simply simplify or stylize the final pass.
Tips for Better Christmas Tree Drawings
- The garland goes first, ornaments second: swag lines establish the tree's 3D roundness, and ornaments hanging just below them automatically sit 'on' the branches instead of floating.
- Holiday palettes are part of the drawing: commit to the expected colors boldly rather than muddying them.
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🎲 Random Drawing GeneratorChristmas Tree Drawing FAQ
What is the easiest way to draw a Christmas tree?
Start with three stacked triangles over a small rectangle trunk, keeping your lines light. Refine the outline, add the defining details, then erase the construction shapes. The nine-step method above breaks this down — most people get a recognizable Christmas tree on their very first try with it.
How long does a Christmas tree drawing take?
A simple Christmas tree drawing takes about 10 minutes following this tutorial. A quick doodle version can be done in two or three minutes, while a detailed, fully-shaded study might take an hour. Speed comes with repetition — the second attempt is always faster than the first.
What supplies do I need for Christmas tree drawings?
Just a pencil, an eraser, and any paper. An HB pencil for construction lines and a 2B for final outlines is a nice upgrade, and colored pencils or markers finish it off — but nothing on this page requires special supplies.
Is a Christmas tree easy to draw for beginners?
Yes — the Christmas tree is one of the friendlier subjects for beginners, and this method was written for first-timers. Kids can follow the same steps; just expect wobblier lines and more charm.
