How to Draw a Christmas Giraffe (Easy Step by Step)
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This little Christmas giraffe wears a puffy winter hat and a long striped scarf, which makes it a cozy drawing to try. It is built from simple shapes: a round head, a round belly, rounded rectangles for the legs, and a few small rings and patches for the spots.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a Christmas giraffe step by step
How to Draw a Christmas Giraffe · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Body sides
Near the bottom of the page, draw two curved lines that look like the left and right sides of a big round belly. Leave the top and the middle open for now.
Step 3: Head, neck and scarf
Draw the wobbly sides of a round head above the body, then two straight lines going down for the neck. Add two tiny eyes and a little smile, and draw a short striped scarf end on the right side of the neck.
Step 4: Top of head and chin
Draw a curved line across the top of the head to close it. Then draw a curved line around the lower face for the snout, with a small curve under the chin.
Step 5: Ears and horn
Draw a leaf shape sticking out from each side of the head for the ears. Add a small ring above the head, sitting on the little stick.
Step 6: Belly, legs and tail
Close the bottom of the belly with a curved line and add two tall rounded rectangles under it for legs. On the right, draw a curved tail that ends in a little oval tuft.
Step 7: Hat and scarf
Draw a puffy hat with a stripe and a small ball on top, tilted at the top of the head. Then draw a curved band across the neck and finish the long scarf end hanging down the front.
Step 8: Giraffe spots
Finish with spots on the body: one round ring in the middle and a few small rounded patches along the bottom of the belly.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your Christmas giraffe? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a Christmas otter or how to draw a Christmas seal next.
Tips for drawing a Christmas giraffe
- Draw the neck lines straight and close together, so the head sits right on top and the scarf has a place to wrap around.
- The scarf end is the trickiest part. Draw its two long sides first, then add the little stripes across, like rungs on a ladder.
- Make the spots different sizes and keep them on the belly, so the body looks full and friendly.
Free Christmas giraffe coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Christmas giraffe coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your Christmas giraffe drawing
Color the giraffe a warm yellow with orange-brown spots, and make the hat and scarf red and white. For a creative twist, give the scarf a rainbow of stripes or add falling snow around it.
Christmas giraffe fun fact for kids
A giraffe has seven neck bones, the same number as a person and almost every other mammal, but each giraffe neck bone can be more than 10 inches long.
Questions about drawing a Christmas giraffe
What shapes do I need to draw a Christmas giraffe?
You need a big round shape for the belly, a round head, and rounded rectangles for the legs. Small rings and patches make the spots, and a small ball sits on top of the hat.
How do I make my giraffe look cuter?
Make the head big compared with the body and keep the eyes small. A curved smile and a fluffy hat ball add lots of charm.
How do I draw the scarf so it looks wrapped around the neck?
Draw a curved band across the neck, curving downward in the middle. Then add one long striped piece hanging down the front.
