Drawing a wreath in 7 steps can be done in an hour or less with just some basic supplies.
How to Draw A Holiday Wreath- Wreath Drawing Tutorial
Can you draw a straight line? If so then you can draw a holiday wreath! Follow along step by step with my wreath drawing video tutorial and step by step pictures!
This is easy! All you really need for your wreath drawing is some kind of drawing utensil and paper. Anything you can make a mark with will work!
I’ve provided an example in the pictures below of both a colored version (done with these washable markers) and a black and white version (done with this white paint pen.) The video demo is done with the white paint marker. I love how taking away the element of color leaves behind just the bare bones of the lines that make up the wreath.
Little parts make up the whole with this wreath drawing…
Wreaths are round but for this wreath drawing you will really only be drawing series of short straight lines. Lots of little pieces work together to make up the whole. Once you understand how those little lines work together you’ll be set to draw all kinds of variations on this holiday wreath!
Grab a scrap piece of paper and whatever drawing tool you’ll be using. Draw a straight line down the middle. Imagine that this is the center of a pine branch. Each pine branch has lots of little needles coming off of it. Needles come off the branch in a staggered pattern at about a forty five degree angle. Don’t worry about making anything too perfect or too regular.
Draw a few branches playing with the pattern and angles.
Drawing the pine branches…
This wreath drawing is a pine wreath. Start by lightly tracing a circle with pencil. This circle will disappear into the branches you’ll draw. (Do not trace this circle with marker.) Now imagine that the lightly drawn circle is the straight line you drew in the practice round. Stagger pine branches off the main “trunk” or circle of your wreath. These small straight lines are your pine branches.
Next, use that same exact pattern to add needles to the branches. Needles will come off the branch at approximately forty five degree angles, give or take a bit. Add needles to each branch around the wreath. If, when your wreath drawing is finished, it feel empty you can always add in a few more branches of pine here and there.
What does a wreath symbolize?
A wreath is a circle or circular object usually made of branches woven together.
The reason for this is that it represents eternity, never-ending life, and the cycles of nature.
A Christmas wreath has become the tradition of hanging wreaths on people’s front doors during the holiday season.
The shape is usually round or circular but it can also be heart-shaped, star-shaped, and all other kinds of shapes depending on what you think looks best!
A Christmas wreath can be made out of any type of natural material like flowers, woods, pine cones, and greenery.
So how to draw a wreath? Here is my quick drawing guide…
How to Draw a Wreath
Step 1
Start off by lightly drawing a circle in the middle of your page.
Step 2
Draw another 4 circles on the upper left side, and the lower right side of your circle.
These light circle sketches will be used to map out where you will draw your roses on your wreath.
Start adding simple leaves between the rose circles. Draw your leaves so that they are almond in shape with a pointed end and a tapering stem that meets the vine.
It’s a good idea to sketch your leaves so that they point in the same direction. This will help your wreath to appear more natural and give it a harmonious appearance.
Step 3
Draw leaves and vines along the outline of the circle.
Step 4
Complete the leafy area of the circle.
Step 5
Sketch in two rosebuds, one on the upper right-hand side, and one on the mid-left side of the wreath.
To draw a rosebud on your wreath you can sketch a shape very similar to the leaves you have been drawing. Make the body of the rosebud plump and “close” the end of the rosebud tip with a curved line.
Add lines on the rosebud to give the effect of petals and leaves curling around the rosebud.
Step 6
Sketch in the shapes of your first set of roses on your wreath.
To draw roses from a front-facing angle you need to think about how a rose looks from the top.
The first step is to give your roses a wide circular base so that it sits more securely on the wreath. Draw the petals by sketching a smooth curve that goes from just below the rosebud to just above the base of your rose.
Finish off by drawing a smaller line curving in slightly from each side towards the middle, and then sketch an o-shape in the center.
Step 7
Draw the two final roses on the top left-hand side.
Start off by mapping out the general shapes of the petals and then add detail and shading to the flowers.
Lastly, erase the pencil guidelines, and voila! Wreath Drawing complete!
How to Draw a Christmas Wreath
Step 1
Start off by lightly drawing a circle in the middle of your page.
Step 2
Draw a selection of ivy leaves spread out around your wreaths circle.
The shape of an ivy leaf is very similar to the leaves you drew on your original wreath.
It curves inward at both ends and has a tapering stem that meets the vine, however, there are four sharp points on the midsection of an ivy leaf.
Step 3
Draw in the star shape of a poinsettia flower.
Step 4
Add in holly berries on the left and right-hand sides.
Step 5
Draw Pine needles into the spaces between your ivy leaves, the poinsettia flower, and the holly berries. This gives the Christmas wreath a full and dense appearance.
Step 6
Add a Christmas bow to the top of your Christmas Wreath.
Step 7
Sketch in your final poinsettia flower and then go over your drawing in a darker pencil or in pen.
Tips for Learning Wreath Drawing for Kids
A few tips for learning how to draw a wreath for kids are mentioned below.
- Teach kids how to draw a wreath by showing them a real wreath to get an idea about its shape.
- Teach kids to use sharp pencils for drawing to get a better outline of a wreath.
- Allow kids to share their ideas and thoughts on how to make their drawings better.
- Encourage kids to practice drawing a wreath until they attain mastery in them.
- Create a fun learning environment for children to help them concentrate on drawing with utmost sincerity and dedication.
Benefits of Learning How to Draw a Wreath
The benefits of learning wreath drawing for kids are mentioned below.
- It develops gross and fine motor skills in children.
- It stimulates brain development in children.
- It teaches kids to draw shapes and patterns effectively on paper.
- It improves the visualization and imagination ability of children through drawing.
- It helps children make Christmas cards for their loved ones.
We hope this article on how to draw a wreath helps children. You can check out other games, activities, and worksheets on kids learning, worksheets for kids, and holiday activities for kids section at Osmo.
Frequently Asked Questions on How to Draw a Wreath
How to draw a wreath?
You can teach kids how to draw a wreath on a sheet of paper by following the stepwise instructions mentioned in this article. They will learn to draw circles, a bow and trivial details on the illustration of a wreath effectively.
What are the benefits of learning how to draw a wreath?
The benefits of learning how to draw a wreath for kids are that it helps them learn about the wreath and its importance in decorating houses during festive seasons. Besides this, kids increase their confidence, concentration and patience while drawing.
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