An elf can be drawn with simple shapes: start with a circle for the head, triangles for the hat and ears, and rectangles or ovals for the body, arms, and legs.

Head and Face

• Draw a circle for the head, then add two big circles or ovals for eyes and a small curved line for a smiling mouth.

• Add a tiny line or dot for the nose and simple curved lines above the eyes for eyebrows to give the elf expression.

Hat and Ears

• On top of the head, draw a tall, curved triangle for the elf’s hat, with a fluffy band as a curved strip across the forehead and a circle or bell at the tip.

• Draw two pointed ears on each side of the head as sideways triangles, slightly curved to look cute.

Body, Arms, and Legs

• Under the head, sketch a small rectangle or bell‑shape for the body, then add a belt as a horizontal strip with a square buckle.

• Add thin rectangles for arms and legs; bend them slightly so the elf looks lively, and put simple mitten‑like hands and curled shoes at the ends.

Clothes and Details

• Draw a zigzag collar at the neck and stripes on the sleeves or tights to make the outfit festive.

• Add buttons down the front of the shirt and small details like patterns on the hat or patches on the clothes to show personality.

Final Lines and Color

• Go over the final lines with a darker pen or marker, erase extra guidelines, and clean up the drawing.

• Color the elf using mostly green and red for clothes, a skin tone for the face, and bright colors for the hat, belt, and shoes to make it look like a Christmas elf.