Here’s a fun lesson – how to draw cartoon elves – the ones that help Santa every year, keeping his toys and toy shop in top shape.
Here, I decided to go with a scene having posed and ready to put up the lights on a Christmas tree.
Here we go!…
First Step – Three Little Frameworks
Similar to other characters you might draw – here it’s quite the same in that it helps to map out and or visualize a framework (a simple arrangement of basic shapes)… before you actually start laying down the lines.
Here’s what it looks like…
Pretty simple – right up until you get to the green line, draping in – around – and amongst, the three little people. This green line helps pave way the form that the Christmas lights take on.
In your case – see if you can rearrange this pattern Have them ‘set’ in your own unique way.
Second Step – How to Draw Three Little Cartoon Elves
From head (eyes!) to toe – use the following examples to help you slowly bring your drawing/scene, into view. Try out different ideas… see if you can change yours to best suit the style and look you’d like to work with.
Here are the steps – step by step!
Agreed – this lesson is a bit tedious. And the main reason for this, is the sequencing involved with respect to the order by which you place the Christmas lights (bulbs and wire)… in and around the actual characters.
There are areas where it makes more sense to draw the bulbs first. Other places – the lines. But in the end, with patience and perseverance… it’s definitely worth the effort.
Hope you enjoyed the lesson!
And have yourself (and your family too!!) a wonderful holiday. 🙂