Holiday Calm: Sketching Simple Christmas Presents

The holiday season, while full of joy, can often be overwhelming. Amidst the hustle of preparations, finding a moment for yourself can be a challenge.

This simple Christmas presents drawing exercise is designed to provide a peaceful escape, allowing you to unwind and enjoy a moment of creativity.

This exercise is particularly beneficial for its meditative quality. The repetitive action of drawing simple shapes and patterns has a calming effect on the mind. It encourages mindfulness, allowing you to focus on the present task and take a break from any holiday stress.

Additionally, the act of creating something visually pleasing can be incredibly satisfying and uplifting, providing a sense of accomplishment and a boost in mood.

Have fun with this simple Christmas presents 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 (Micron), gelly roll pens (Sakura), Pen-touch Marker Gold (Sakura).

Alternative supply suggestions:

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

Instructions:

Step 1 – Drawing the Presents

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.

Begin by drawing several simple shapes to represent Christmas presents. These can be squares, rectangles, or even elongated shapes for a variety.

Keep the shapes next to each other, creating a little cluster of gifts on your page.

Step 2 – Adding Color

Once your presents are outlined, fill them in with colors of your choice. Consider traditional festive colors like red, green, gold, or any color that brings you joy.

Focus on the calming effect of gently filling in these shapes with color.

Step 3 – Creating patterns

Now, it’s time to add patterns to your presents. Simple lines, dots, stripes, or circles are perfect.

Embrace the repetitive motion of drawing these patterns. Let your mind relax as you focus on the rhythmic movement of your hand.

In the midst of the festive rush, this Christmas presents drawing exercise offers a creative and therapeutic retreat. It’s an invitation to slow down, breathe, and enjoy a moment of peaceful creativity.

Have you tried this exercise? How did it make you feel? Share your experiences or your artwork in the comments below. Let’s remind each other to take these important creative breaks during the holiday season!