How to Draw a Kid in a Reindeer Costume (Easy Step by Step)
A kid in a reindeer costume is a cozy holiday drawing made mostly from ovals and circles. You start with a big round hood, add a bell-shaped body, and finish with little twig antlers and a round tummy patch. It is a good first character drawing because every part is a simple shape.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
- How to draw a kid in a reindeer costume step by step
- Tips for drawing a kid in a reindeer costume
- Free kid in a reindeer costume coloring page
- How to color your kid in a reindeer costume drawing
- Kid in a reindeer costume fun fact for kids
- Questions about drawing a kid in a reindeer costume
- More easy Christmas drawings
How to draw a kid in a reindeer costume step by step
How to Draw a Kid in a Reindeer Costume · 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: The hood
Start with a big wide oval for the reindeer hood. Then draw a smaller oval inside it for the face opening, leaving a thick band of hood all around.
Step 3: Smile and body
Draw a small curved smile near the bottom of the face oval. Under the hood, draw a short line across for the shoulders with a tiny round bell in the middle, then draw the sides of a bell-shaped body, wider at the bottom, with a flat line along the base.
Step 4: Arms and hands
On each side of the body, draw a long curved shape like a sausage hanging down from the shoulder. Finish each arm with a small rounded hand at the bottom.
Step 5: Two round feet
At the bottom of the body, draw two wide ovals side by side, like little pancakes. Leave a small gap between them.
Step 6: Round ears
Draw a tilted oval on each top corner of the hood, tucked against the edge. Make them match, like two little mirrors.
Step 7: Antlers
On top of the hood, draw a short curved stick on each side. Add two small branches to the end of each one so they look like little twigs.
Step 8: Eyes and nose
Draw two small dots for eyes inside the face. Between and below them, draw a small circle for the nose, just above the smile.
Step 9: Belly circle
In the middle of the body, draw a big round circle for the tummy patch. Start it right under the little bell at the neck.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kid in a reindeer costume? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a drummer boy or how to draw a shepherd next.
Tips for drawing a kid in a reindeer costume
- Draw the hood first and make the inner face oval smaller, so the thick band of hood shows all the way around.
- Make the two ears and the two feet about the same size. Look at one, then copy it on the other side.
- For the antlers, draw one short stick first, then add two little branches at the end. Make the second antler match the first.
Free kid in a reindeer costume coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kid in a reindeer costume 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 kid in a reindeer costume drawing
Try brown for the hood and body, with a red nose and a golden bell at the neck. For a twist, give the costume stripes or a snowy winter background.
Kid in a reindeer costume fun fact for kids
Both male and female reindeer can grow antlers, and they shed and regrow them every year.
Questions about drawing a kid in a reindeer costume
What shapes do I need to draw a kid in a reindeer costume?
You need mostly ovals and circles, plus a few short curved sticks. The hood, ears, feet, nose, and tummy patch are all round shapes.
How do I make my reindeer costume look cuter?
Keep the eyes small and the smile gentle, and make the ears and feet match. A red nose and a golden bell at the neck add a fun touch.
How do I draw reindeer antlers?
Draw a short curved stick on top of the hood, then add two small branches at its end so it looks like a twig. Make the second antler a mirror copy.
