Easy Christmas Tree Drawing: Simple Step-by-Step for Beginners
Want Christmas tree drawing without the hard parts? This easy version strips the tutorial down to what matters: three stacked triangles over a small rectangle trunk, refined in a few forgiving steps. It's the version we recommend for kids, classrooms, and anyone drawing the Christmas tree for the first time.
- Difficulty Easy
- Time ~6 min
- Tools Pencil, eraser, paper
- Starts with three stacked triangles over a small rectangle trunk
How to Draw an Easy Christmas Tree, Step by Step
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Stack three triangles
Draw a small triangle, then a wider one overlapping its bottom, then a third wider still — like a pine wearing three skirts. Keep the lines loose — wobbles are fine at this stage.
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Wave the edges
Retrace each triangle's bottom edge as a wavy line of drooping branch tips, and soften the straight sides with small notches. Simpler is better here: one confident line beats three careful ones.
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Add the trunk and pot
A short rectangle trunk under the lowest tier, planted in a simple pot or a snow mound. If it looks off, adjust the big shape rather than adding detail.
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Hang the garland
Two or three curved swag lines sweeping across the tiers — they instantly give the tree roundness. A rough version of this step is good enough — keep moving.
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Decorate
Circle ornaments hanging below the garland lines, a handful of small lights, and one candy cane or gift tucked at the base. Draw this bigger than feels natural; big shapes are easier to control.
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Crown it with the star
A five-point star on top, a few sparkle marks around it, and light shading on one side of each tier for depth. Done is better than perfect — finish the step and move on.
Want the full detailed version?
The complete Christmas Tree drawing tutorial covers proportions, texture and shading in depth.
Full Christmas Tree Drawing Tutorial →Easy Christmas Tree Drawing Ideas
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Center the Christmas tree, add a hand-lettered greeting and a simple border — an actually usable drawing.
A Christmas tree garland or pattern
Repeat small Christmas tree drawings along a string or in rows — decoration you can actually put up.
A gift-tag sized mini Christmas tree
Design it small and simple enough to draw twenty times on gift tags.
Kawaii Christmas tree with a face
The cute-ify formula: dot eyes, blush circles, tiny smile on your Christmas tree.
Christmas tree in a snow globe
Draw a circle, put the Christmas tree inside, add a base and floating flakes — instant keepsake feel.
Easy Drawing Tips
- Finish it even if it looks wrong at step 3. Every finished easy drawing teaches the whole sequence; abandoned perfect starts teach nothing.
- Use a light pencil for the shape stage and press harder only on the final outline — being able to erase guide lines is what makes the simple method forgiving.
- Trace your own drawing once. Tracing something you already drew builds muscle memory twice as fast as starting over.
FAQ
What is the easiest way to draw a Christmas tree?
Start with three stacked triangles over a small rectangle trunk and keep every line light until the shape looks right — that's the entire method above. Most beginners get a recognizable Christmas tree drawing on the first try because each step is one simple move.
Can kids follow this Christmas tree drawing tutorial?
Yes — this version was written for young artists: big forgiving shapes, no shading, no fine details. Ages 5-6 and up can usually follow along with a little help reading the steps.
How long does the easy version take?
About five minutes for the basic drawing — roughly half the time of the full tutorial. Adding color takes another few minutes.
