Learn how to draw a reindeer by starting with simple shapes and gradually adding details, antlers, and clean outlines.

Step 1:

Mark the picture’s width and height, draw two ovals for the reindeer’s head and body, and add a center line on its head.

Tip: Keep your lines light so you can easily erase later.

Step 2:

Draw the reindeer’s body and neck, then add a smooth guideline for its tail.

Tip: Smooth curves help define the reindeer’s overall shape.

Step 3:

Add guidelines to show where the reindeer’s legs, eyes, nose, and antlers will go.

Tip: These guides help place features correctly.

Step 4:

Sketch the reindeer’s legs, hooves, snout, ears, and the basic shapes of its antlers.

Tip: Focus on simple shapes before adding details.

Step 5:

Sketch the reindeer’s legs, hooves, snout, ears, and the basic shapes of its antlers.

Tip: Focus on simple shapes before adding details.

Step 6:

Add more details to the reindeer’s antlers, face, legs, and body.

Tip: Use short, light strokes to suggest fur.

Step 7:

Carefully refine the whole reindeer drawing by adding more details and cleaning up the shapes.

Tip: Refine slowly to keep the drawing neat.

Step 8:

Outline the reindeer with thick and thin dark lines, add more details and the ground, then erase all the guidelines.

Tip: Thicker outer lines and thinner inner lines give a clean, finished look.