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How to Draw a Reindeer – 2 Ways (With Pictures)

Last Update: June 30, 2024 Han Sumi

Reindeer is a famous Christmas icon known for pulling Santa sleigh on Christmas Eve.

By following two ways on this tutorial how to draw a reindeer, you will draw a cute reindeer in no time!

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  • How to Draw a Reindeer – A Step by Step Guide
    • 1. Cute Reindeer Drawing
    • 2. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Drawing

How to Draw a Reindeer – A Step by Step Guide

1. Cute Reindeer Drawing

Step 1: Sketch a circle for the head, divide the circle horizontal and vertical as a guideline as shown the picture.

How To Draw A Reindeer Step 1

Step 2: Draw an oval shape below the head for the body and hips.

Extend primary lines down from the body to represent where the legs will go as shown the picture.

How To Draw A Reindeer Step 2

Step 3: Draw two lines extend up and slightly backward from the top of the head for the main beams of the antlers.

Sketch 2-3 smaller line coming off each main beam. Vary the lengths for a natural look.

How To Draw A Reindeer Step 3

Step 4: At the end of the legs, draw a small, upside-down U shape for the cloven hooves.

Draw a teardrop shape from the lower back for the tail.

Add the fur at the top of the head.

How To Draw A Reindeer Step 4

Step 5: On the upper half of the head, sketch two half-circle side by side to form the close eyes.

On each side of the snout, draw two small circles for the cheeks.

How To Draw A Reindeer Step 5

Step 6: Paint the nose bright red or pink

Fill in dark brown color for the antlers and hooves

Use lighter brown, beige, grey, and white for fur sections

You can add scenery like snowflakes, trees, accessories, etc.

How To Draw A Reindeer Step 6

2. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Drawing

Step 1: Let’s start this method with head, sketch a large oval shape for the head as shown the picture.

how to draw a rudolph step 1

Step 2: Draw a large oval shape below the head for the Rudolph body.

Drawing curved lines below the body for the legs as shown the picture.

how to draw a rudolph step 2

Step 3: Draw triangle shapes from the top of the head for the ears.

Draw a fluffy oval tail shape extending behind the body.

how to draw a rudolph step 3

Step 4: Sketching the main antler beam extending up from the head.

Draw a curved line to create the branch, add a series of shorter line offshoots.

Vary the lengths and directions for a natural look.

how to draw a rudolph step 4

Step 5: Draw two evenly spaced circles for the eyes, add a small circle in each eye for the pupils.

Draw a large circle in the center of the head for the bright red nose.

Finally, draw a smile below the nose using a small curved line.

how to draw a rudolph step 5

Step 6: Draw a rectangular shape around the neck for a scarf.

Add lines at the ends to look like tasseled or woolly.

how to draw a rudolph step 6

Step 7: The final step on guide how to draw a reindeer is coloring!

Use brown to color the body, head, ears, and antlers.

For the nose, cheeks, and chest area color with bright red.

Use black to accent around the eyes and outline the pupils.

Add a touch of pink to the mouth.

Have fun bringing your Rudolph drawing to life with color!

how to draw a rudolph step 7
How to draw Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Now you know how to draw a reindeer from start to finish, even if you’ve never drawn one before.

With simple shapes and lines, you learned to create an adorable and lively reindeer.

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