How to Draw a Cute Angel — Step-by-Step (Easy Christmas Drawing for Kids & Beginners)

Looking for a quick, beginner-friendly drawing tutorial you can use on cards, classroom activities or seasonal crafts? This simple step-by-step guide shows you how to draw a cute angel using basic shapes — perfect for kids, scrapbookers and anyone wanting a charming Christmas illustration. The tutorial is optimized for “learn to draw an angel,” “easy angel drawing,” and “Christmas drawing for kids,” so it’s great for teacher resources, printable activity sheets, or blog posts.

What you need

• Pencil and eraser

• Black fineliner or marker (optional)

• Colored pencils, crayons or markers for coloring

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1 — Head & Guidelines
Draw a circle for the head. Lightly add a vertical line down the middle and a horizontal line across the lower third of the circle — these are facial guidelines to place the eyes, nose and mouth.

Step 2 — Neck, Body & Face Blocks
Under the head draw a small rounded neck and a soft oval or pear shape for the upper body. Sketch simple shapes for the eyes (two small arcs) and a rounded triangle for the nose on the vertical guideline. Add a gentle curved baseline where the skirt will flow.

Step 3 — Arms, Halo & Dress Outline
Sketch the halo as a thin oval above the head. Draw the arms as simple curved lines resting on the belly (hands together). Outline the dress as a broad curved shape that flares out — keep it flowing and symmetrical for a sweet, floating look.

Step 4 — Hair, Wings & Details
Add wavy hair framing the face — simple S-shaped locks work well. Draw stylized wings on each side with rounded feather lobes (three or four lobes per wing). Refine the facial features (closed smiling eyes, small mouth) and add trim details along the bottom of the skirt (ruffle line).

Step 5 — Ink & Color
Trace your final lines with a fineliner or darker pencil and erase guidelines. Color the hair a warm blonde or brown, the dress creamy white or pastel, and add soft shadows under the wings and skirt. Highlight the halo with a golden tone and give cheeks a rosy blush for extra charm.

Creative Ideas & Ways to Use the Drawing

1. Christmas Cards: Scan or photograph your colored angel and place it on a printable card with a “Season’s Greetings” caption.
2. Gift Tags & Labels: Reduce the drawing to a small size and add a name banner beneath the angel for handmade gift tags.
3. Classroom Template: Create a printable worksheet with the faint guideline circles so kids can trace and color.
4. Seasonal Garland: Draw several angels in different poses/colors, cut them out and string them for a festive garland.
5. Mixed Media: Add glitter to the halo, sew a tiny ribbon at the neckline, or glue cotton for a fluffy dress hem.
6. Coloring Variation: Try nocturnal palette (deep blues, silvers) for a midnight-choir theme or bright, candy-colored angels for a playful look.
7. Animated Sequence: Make three frames (open mouth, closed mouth, hands moving) and flip them into a simple paper animation for kids.