Animals · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw a Christmas puppy: a curved hat brim and tucked paws
Draw a tapered round head with one pointed ear. Curve the Santa hat brim across the opposite side and bend its tip down to a pompom.
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These 3 pictures show selected moments from the drawing. For every step in between and a guide on your canvas, get the full lesson in LittlePaper.
What you will learn
Practice this visual check: Let the hat hide one ear and bend the brim along the head curve. Check that the two front paws meet the same baseline, with the rear paws slightly higher.
Shapes and proportions
Draw a tapered round head with one pointed ear. Curve the Santa hat brim across the opposite side and bend its tip down to a pompom. Place the eyes beneath the brim and keep the nose centered above the tongue. Extend two front legs, enclose the seated body, tuck the rear paws beside the front feet, and curl the tail to the left.
A common mistake
Drawing both ears fully through the hat breaks the overlap; a straight brim looks pasted onto the head.
How to fix it
Let the hat hide one ear and bend the brim along the head curve. Check that the two front paws meet the same baseline, with the rear paws slightly higher.
These three images are key-stage previews: the starting shape, the completed outline, and a new crayon color study. Follow the complete drawing sequence in LittlePaper. On paper, leave room around the first shape for the parts added later.
A few things to start with
Paper, pencil or black drawing pen, eraser, and crayons.
A little peek at the drawing
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Selected stages · The complete drawing sequence is in the app.
Shapes, character & color
A look at the drawing stages.
Try the shape tips below on paper. When you’re ready to draw along with each small step, continue in LittlePaper.
- 01Selected stage
Position the first shapes
Draw a tapered round head with one pointed ear. Curve the Santa hat brim across the opposite side and bend its tip down to a pompom. Leave space around the first shapes for the parts you will add later.
Position the first shapes · Preview image 1 of 3 - 02Selected stage
Connect the outline and place the parts
Place the eyes beneath the brim and keep the nose centered above the tongue. Extend two front legs, enclose the seated body, tuck the rear paws beside the front feet, and curl the tail to the left. Let the hat hide one ear and bend the brim along the head curve. Check that the two front paws meet the same baseline, with the rear paws slightly higher.
Connect the outline and place the parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Choose colors for each part
Use blue-gray for the puppy and tail, berry red for the hat, pale cream for the brim, pompom and rear feet, charcoal for the nose, pink for the tongue and cream for the eye highlights. Apply color lightly, keep the outline visible, and use the same color for matching parts.
Choose colors for each part · Preview image 3 of 3
The next little step is yours
Like the idea?
Let’s make it together.
Open the “Draw a Christmas puppy” drawing idea in LittlePaper for the complete sequence. Follow a guide, pause when you need, and add your own colors.
Download LittlePaper from the App Store, then open the drawing idea inside the app.
Every step, at your pace.
See the full drawing sequence. Pause, replay, and take another look whenever a shape needs practice.
A guide where you draw.
Trace on the canvas, then try your own lines with a finger or Apple Pencil on a compatible iPad.
Make it yours. Keep the making.
Add crayon color, replay your creation, and give your picture a home in a digital 3D book.
