How to Draw a Christmas Landscape

Last Updated: October 4, 2024

The key to drawing a Christmas landscape is in the details. You have to be creative to make your snowy landscape look different than all the other snowy landscapes. Here are two methods to draw a Christmas landscape.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Creating an Angular Look

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Since this is a winter landscape, the ground will be covered with snow.
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If you notice, they look like triangles with jagged edges.
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Add a star on each of the trees. Don't forget to put a little bit of snow on the tree.
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Use soft colors like sky blue, and a very pale purple and white for the sky and snow. And, of course, paint the trees green. Use gradients and texture as you wish.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Creating a Curved Look

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This will eventually become snow and hills.
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Draw clouds, and, if desired, add a sun or moon. Make sure that you don't add anything onto the bottom section.
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. Add lights and ornaments.
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Add in a snowman or two.
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Consider adding falling snow, or animals such as reindeer.
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). Make sure to erase all your guidelines.
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