Wreath Drawing: Step-by-Step Tutorial & Easy Ideas
Every good wreath drawing starts the same way: two or three simple geometric shapes, refined step by step into a finished piece. Below you'll find a complete step-by-step tutorial you can follow with any pencil and paper, plus easy wreath drawing ideas — from quick five-minute doodles to more detailed studies.
- Difficulty Easy
- Time ~12 min
- Tools Pencil, eraser, paper
- Starts with two or three simple geometric shapes
How to Draw a Wreath Step by Step
Step 1 of 9
Two ring circles
Draw a large light circle in the middle of the page, then a smaller light circle centered inside it to form a ring.
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Two ring circles
Draw a large light circle in the middle of the page, then a smaller light circle centered inside it to form a ring.
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Trace the ring
Trace the band between the two guide circles to form the solid body of the wreath.
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Top leaves
Cover the top third of the ring with small pointed leaf shapes overlapping each other.
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Side leaves
Cover the left and right sides of the ring with more small pointed leaf shapes, matching the top.
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Bottom leaves
Cover the bottom of the ring with leaf shapes, leaving a small gap in the very bottom middle for the bow.
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Add berries
Scatter small clusters of round berries among the leaves around the ring.
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Pinecones and bow
Add two small pinecone shapes beside the bottom gap, then a ribbon bow with two loops and hanging tails in the gap.
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Ink the lines
Go over every kept line with dark ink, then erase the two light guide circles.
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Color the wreath
Fill the leaves dark green, the berries red, the pinecones brown, and the bow deep red.
Wreath Drawing Ideas to Try Next
Once the basic wreath 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 wreath garland or pattern
Repeat small wreath drawings along a string or in rows — decoration you can actually put up.
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Kawaii wreath with a face
The cute-ify formula: dot eyes, blush circles, tiny smile on your wreath.
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Wreath in a snow globe
Draw a circle, put the wreath inside, add a base and floating flakes — instant keepsake feel.
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A wreath greeting-card design
Center the wreath, add a hand-lettered greeting and a simple border — an actually usable drawing.
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A gift-tag sized mini wreath
Design it small and simple enough to draw twenty times on gift tags.
Tips for Better Wreath Drawings
- Lean into the classic version first — holiday subjects work through instant recognition. Add your twist after the icon is solid.
- Holiday palettes are part of the drawing: commit to the expected colors boldly rather than muddying them.
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How do you draw a wreath easily?
Start with two or three simple geometric shapes, 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 wreath on their very first try with it.
How long should it take to draw a wreath?
A simple wreath drawing takes about 12 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 do I need to draw a wreath?
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.
Can kids draw a wreath?
Yes — the wreath 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.
