Easy How To Draw

What is a Christmas stocking? Historically, a stocking was a long sock worn by both men and women. Christmas stockings, on the other hand, are large, oversize sock-shaped bags.

These are hung near the fireplace, near the Christmas tree, or on the bedpost in hopes that they will be filled with "stocking stuffers" - small toys, candy, fruit, coins, or other gifts.

The tradition of the Christmas stocking is thought to originate with Saint Nicholas. It was said that St. Nick threw bags of gold into the house of a needy family, and they fell into stockings hung by the fireplace to dry.

Odin, the mythological predecessor of St. Nick, was thought to leave gold in boots and wooden shoes left by the chimney.

Both Odin and St. Nick were said to ride a horse through the air and across the rooftops during a nocturnal ride.

After traveling to North America with Dutch settlers, these elements were adopted into Santa Claus and his reindeer-driven sleigh.

Originally, children simply hung their actual socks as receptacles for treats. By the 1800s, special stockings were sold for this purpose.

In some European countries, stockings are hung on the night of December 6 for the observance of Saint Nicholas Day, while in other areas the stockings are hung on Christmas Eve.

Would you like to draw a Christmas stocking? Now you can, with the help of this simple, step-by-step stocking drawing tutorial.

All you will need is a pencil, an eraser, and a sheet of paper. You may also wish to color your finished drawing.

The swan is a type of large waterfowl or water bird. They are known for their grace, both as they glide across the water and as they fly with slow wingbeats in a V-formation.

Swans mate for life. The female is called the pen, and the male a cob. Young swans are called cygnets. Swans typically live 20 years in the wild and they can live as much as 50 years in captivity.

Swans have been used in artwork since ancient times, in paintings, statues, and architecture. One modern example in art and literature is that of the "Ugly Duckling" fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It tells of a "duckling" who suffers abuse from other animals because he is different from his brothers. Eventually, he matures into a beautiful swan, symbolizing transformation for the better.

Would you like to draw a graceful cartoon swan? This easy, step-by-step cartoon animal drawing tutorial can show you how. All you will need is a sheet of paper, a pencil, and an eraser. You may also wish to color your finished drawing.

Christmas lights are often used to decorate Christmas trees as well as the exteriors of houses, shrubbery, and outdoor trees. Where did the tradition of illuminating homes and trees with tiny lights originate?

The Christmas tree was popularized by European royalty in the early 1800s. Small candles were used on Christmas trees before the invention of the electric light bulb - such candles are still preferred in some regions.

This lighting was said to symbolize the Christ as "the light of the world." However, this custom was observed much earlier in religious celebrations across Europe.

Evergreen plants were used to decorate the home because these seemed to have an almost supernatural ability to thrive during the cold, dark winter.

Candles and fires were lit in hopes of reviving the "dying" sun. These two ancient customs were combined in the modern Christmas tree.

By the early twentieth century, strands of electric lights had become common Christmas tree decorations, and these had migrated into front yards across America by the 1950s and 1960s.

Homes were decked to resemble decorated gingerbread houses. Soon, the custom spread to other lands as well. Depending on the location, these may be called fairy lights, twinkle lights, holiday lights, Italian lights, or mini lights.

Would you like to draw glittering Christmas lights? This easy, step-by-step drawing tutorial is here to show you how.

All you will need is a pen, pencil, or marker and a sheet of paper. You may also wish to color your finished drawing.

​Who is Link? Link is the hero of the Nintendo video game series, The Legend of Zelda. In each game, Link begins as an ordinary boy. Throughout the course of the game, however, he gains skills and abilities, and is often depicted as a teenager or adult.

His mission is to bravely rescue the Princess Zelda and his homeland from the evil boar-like Ganon.

The first game featuring Link was released in 1986. In addition to video games, Link has appeared in manga, a cartoon series, toys, and other products.

Why is he called Link? According to the character's creator, the original story line required Link to travel between the future and the past. He was thus the "link" between these times. The story may have changed somewhat, but the name stuck.

Would you like to draw heroic Link? This easy, step-by-step drawing guide is here to help. All you will need is a pencil, a sheet of paper, and an eraser. You may also wish to use crayons or something similar to color your drawing.

In this drawing tutorial, we will draw a cartoon cat. With the step-by-step instructions, anyone can create a great looking, easy cat drawing.

We have tried to make the tutorial as easy as possible. Each step is short and simple. If you would like to create a more challenging cat drawing, check out our cartoon cat drawing tutorial.

When you start sketching the first steps in the tutorials, don’t press your pencil too hard. Some of the early lines will be erased before your cat drawing is complete.

In the guide below, each step is highlighted in a light blue color.

You don't need any special pens or tools. A regular pencil, eraser, and paper are all you need. If you want, you can also color the drawing with colored pencils or pens.

You can find a video version of this drawing tutorial below, as well as a printable PDF version.

"To infinity and beyond!"
- Buzz Lightyear

Buzz Lightyear is a Space Ranger who works for Star Command, protecting the good citizens of the universe from the machinations of the Evil Emperor Zurg. At least that's what Buzz thinks until he realizes that he is actually an action figure. Buzz is given to Andy as a birthday present and soon becomes a respected member of Andy's toys.

In addition to Toy Story and its sequels, Buzz Lightyear has also appeared in other Disney Media, including live performances and an animated series called Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, video games, and cameo appearances in Family Guy, The Simpsons, and other shows.

Would you like to draw Toy Story's Buzz Lightyear? This easy, step-by-step Disney character drawing tutorial is here to show you how. All you will need is a pencil, an eraser, and a sheet of paper.

Since the dawn of human history, flowers have been given as gifts. In ancient times, flowers often held religious meanings. For example, in ancient Greece, flowers were given to the family of a deceased person to prevent the haunting of the living. In ancient Rome, brides carried bouquets of flowers to scare away evil spirits.

In Victorian Europe, floriography, the "language of flowers" was used to send secret messages. The type of flower, color, and arrangement all "said" something to the receiver of the gift. Flower dictionaries helped people to decode the message. Some of these symbolic meanings are used to this day.

Today, flowers are still frequently given as gifts. They often mark special occasions, such as graduations, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, or the birth of a baby. The may also be given to say "I love you" or "I'm sorry." Certain holidays, such as Valentine's day, are also associated with flower giving.

The holiday known as Mother's Day is celebrated throughout the world. Children often give their mothers or grandmothers hand drawn cards, flowers, or small gifts. Adults may give a red carnation, the official flower of Mother's Day, to their mothers. In some areas, it is also the custom to leave white carnations on the graves of the deceased.

Would you like to draw a flower for your mom? Perhaps you'd even like to make your own greeting card. This simple, step-by-step drawing tutorial is here to help you say, "Mom, I love you."

All you will need is a pencil, an eraser, and a sheet of paper. Likely, you will also desire crayons, colored pencils, or something similar to add color to your gift.

"I want adventure in the great wide somewhere. I want it more than I can tell. And for once it might be grand to have someone understand, I want so much more than they've got planned."
- Belle, Beauty and the Beast (1991)

The animated cartoon Beauty and the Beast (1991) is one of the most beloved Disney fairy tales. It follows the story of a cursed prince and an adventurous young woman. The prince must find love in order to regain his humanity.

Beauty and the Beast originated as a French fairy tale by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, published in 1740. It was influenced by earlier tales, such as the mythology of Cupid and Psyche and the Italian fairy tale "The Pig King."

In 2017, Beauty and the Beast was recast as a live-action musical. It was one of the most expensive films ever made at that time. The investment paid off, as it also became the highest grossing live-action musical of all time.

Would you like to draw Belle from Beauty and the Beast? This easy, step-by-step cartoon drawing tutorial can show you how. All you will need is a pencil, pen, or marker and a sheet of paper.

"A boxer's victory is gained in blood."
- Ancient Greek inscription, first century B.C.E.

Boxing, sometimes called pugilism or prizefighting, is a sport in which players wear padded gloves and attack and defend themselves using their fists. Each match, called a bout, has three to twelve rounds of three minutes each. A player wins by scoring a predetermined number of points or by rendering his opponent unable to continue.

Boxing became an Olympic sport in the year 688 B.C.E., but its origins are much earlier. Carvings up to 5,000 years old from Sumeria and Egypt feature boxers. Gloves were in use by at least 1500 B.C.E. - for practice rounds, at least, even if not used in actual competitions.

During the 1700s and 1800s, boxing has transformed from an illegal pastime to a respectable sport with required equipment and rules. Among these were "mufflers," as boxing gloves were then called, designed to protect the players from injury.

During the age of film, boxing took popular culture by storm. Matches featuring legendary greats like Muhamad Ali were televised, and fictional characters like Rocky Balboa were immortalized on film. Cartoon characters often donned gloves and took to the ring, sometimes symbolizing facing a great challenge.

Would you like to draw a pair of cartoon boxing gloves? This easy, step-by-step cartoon object drawing guide is here to show you how. All you will need is a pencil, an eraser, and a sheet of paper.

A sandwich is any dish that uses one or more pieces of bread as a container or wrapper for food. Sandwiches may be sweet - such as peanut butter and jelly or ice cream sandwiches - or savory, hot or cold. Sandwich-like dishes exist in most world cultures today.

Using bread in such as way is probably as old as bread itself. For example, it is recorded that an ancient Jewish thinker wrapped lamb and herbs in flatbread.

Another predecessor of the sandwich might be the "trencher" of medieval Europe. Thick pieces of stale bread were used as plates. This bread, flavored with the juices of the meal, could then be eaten. This technique is still common in some countries today.

The term "sandwich" entered the English language in the 1700s. John Montagu, earl of an English town called Sandwich, loved to play cards. He had meat and bread brought to his gaming table so that he and his friends could continue to play as they ate. Soon, this snack was fashionable across Europe, and it was named for the earl of Sandwich.

During the industrial revolution of the 1800s, light, portable, and inexpensive meals became a necessity for the working class. This trend continued, both for employees and school children, throughout the twentieth century.

Sandwiches became even faster and easier to make with the invention of pre-sliced bread in 1928. Today, ready-made sandwiches and restaurants specializing in made to order sandwiches are common.

The sandwich is often used to represent childhood, especially the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. In popular culture, large and elaborate sandwiches became known as "Dagwoods," named after a hungry character in the Blondie comic strip.

The popular Shopkins collectibles feature sandwich-themed characters, including Nice Cream Sandwich, Bagel Billy, Barbie Breakfast Muffin, Sconnie, and Tasty Toast.

Would you like to draw a tasty sandwich? Now you can, with the help of this simple, step-by-step drawing tutorial. It's the best thing since sliced bread. You will need only a pencil, pen, or marker and a sheet of paper. You may also wish to color your finished drawing using crayons, colored pencils, or markers.

The goldfish is an ornamental carp that is often kept in aquariums or in ponds. It was domesticated by the Chinese over 1,000 years ago. Today, goldfish and their relatives can be found all over the world.

Did you know? The wild carp from which goldfish were bred are typically greenish-brown and have long barbels or whiskers on their faces. Fish with differences in appearance were bred to produce about 125 varieties of goldfish, including comets, veiltails, celestials, and lionheads. If goldfish are returned to the wild, they resume their wild appearance after several generations.

Children around the world often have pet goldfish. They can be found in pet stores and as prizes at county fairs. This familiar animal has also made its way into popular culture. Appearances in animation include Fish Hooks' Bea Goldfish, Cleo from Disney's Pinochio, the unnamed goldfish in Cat in the Hat, and Fish Out of Water from Disney's Chicken Little.

Would you like to draw a cute cartoon goldfish? This easy, step-by-step cartoon animal drawing tutorial is here to show you how. All you will need is a pencil, an eraser, and a sheet of paper. You'll also want to use bright colors to shade your goldfish.

The Black Panther's secret identity is that of T'Challa, of the royal family of Wakanda, a fictional country in Africa. Wakanda holds onto its rich history while moving forward technologically, due to an abundance of the indestructible metal vibranium. For this reason, it is also isolationist and secretive.

Did you know? This superhero predated the political organization of the same name. Regardless, his name was changed to the Black Leopard for a time. The "Panther's Rage" story arc in the comic Jungle Action was the first to feature an all-black cast.

Would you like to draw Marvel's Black Panther? This easy, step-by-step superhero drawing guide is here to show you how. All you will need is a pencil, pen, or marker and a sheet of paper.