How to Draw a Christmas Landscape

Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: December 10, 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

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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.
Add a star on each of the trees. Don't forget to put a little bit of snow on the tree.
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.
Draw clouds, and, if desired, add a sun or moon. Make sure that you don't add anything onto the bottom section.
. Add lights and ornaments.
Add in a snowman or two.
Consider adding falling snow, or animals such as reindeer.
). Make sure to erase all your guidelines.

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Can I make use of sparkles?

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Yes. It depends on what you are going to use them for, remember, that it is your artwork and you could add anything you want to add.

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Can I draw this in a Christmas card?

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It's not always winter when it's Christmas. If you want to be original, draw a beach scene showing Christmas in Australia, a barbeque in New Zealand or a sunny scene in Florida.

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Draw additional stars in the sky.

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