Holiday Art Therapy: Christmas Lollipop Drawing

Embrace holiday relaxation with a Christmas lollipop drawing exercise. It is a perfect blend of festive fun and artful stress relief for moms.

As the festive season approaches, let’s get into the Christmas spirit in a unique, creative way – perfect for busy moms looking for a little artistic escape.

Drawing Christmas lollipops isn’t just a fun activity; it’s also a great way to relax and unwind. Let’s dive into this simple yet fun exercise.

This exercise is more than a festive activity; it’s a form of creative mindfulness. The repetitive action of drawing spirals and adding lines is meditative, helping to calm the mind. It’s a chance to focus on the present moment, reducing stress and anxiety. Plus, the satisfaction of creating something beautiful can be a significant mood booster, especially during the busy holiday season.

Have fun with this simple Christmas lollipop drawing exercise! Please let me know if you’ve tried this one; I would love to see it.

You can find a small video of this exercise on my Instagram @thecreativecooldown

Supplies used:

Bristol paper (BeCreativeShop), alcohol markers (ohuhu), fineliner 0.3, 1.0 (Ohuhu).

Alternative supply suggestions:

You can use any material for this exercise, such as colored pencils, crayons, or a pencil. 

Instructions:

Step 1 – Drawing the Lollipops

Before you start, slowly breathe in and out a few times to clear your head. Then, bring yourself to the present, away from all the day-to-day stress.

Start by filling your page with spirals. Close each spiral at the end to form the lollipop’s head.

Draw a vertical line extending from each spiral – this will be your lollipop stick.

Step 2 – Adding the First Layer of Color

Choose a color for your lollipop stripes – I went with pink. Pick one that makes you happy or calms you.

Add small vertical lines along the spiral, following its curve. This creates the striped pattern of the lollipop.

Step 3 – Adding a lighter shade and some depth

Select a lighter shade of your first color.

Draw another set of vertical lines next to the first ones, following the spiral’s shape.

With a light grey pencil or marker, trace over the inside lines of your spiral. This step begins to add depth and dimension to your lollipops

Step 4 – Adding extra depth and final touches

Use a darker shade of grey to trace the inside of the spiral again, enhancing the 3D effect.

Add a light shade on one side of each lollipop head to create a sense of light and shadow, giving your drawing a more realistic and finished look.

Drawing Christmas lollipops is a sweet way to take a break from the holiday rush. It’s a chance to relax, focus, and engage in a creative process that’s both soothing and joyful. So, grab your colors, and let’s create some festive cheer!

Take good care, and happy creating!