When time is limited and I want to get a quick art session in,
I like to use pens and markers
I keep them handy on a tiered tray by my favorite spot
Today we are going to draw and color a nutcracker,
just like we did with the Festive Snowman last week, and this time
I made a printable for you to color and experiment with
Once again, you start with simple shapes and “build” your nutcracker
My lines were getting a little wonky so I grabbed a 6″ ruler for guidance
A short ruler is easy to store or put in your travel kit and comes in handy
Once I was happy with his body, I added details
Then I used a fine liner pen to go over the pencil sketch
and erased the pencil
Here is a free printable for you to color
you can download it here
When coloring I always start with the colors I know I want to use~
in this case, black
I put a patch of gray in the center of his hat for a highlight
I added brown for his hair and beard and yellow for his gold accessories
I colored his shoes the same way I did his hat
I decided to go with blue and red for his uniform
and added diagonal lines to make stripes on his legs
to make him a little more festive
Candy cane legs!
I colored his face and eyes
Then I decided to add green to make him a Christmas nutcracker
Then my favorite dotted background to finish
Nutcracker, 9″ x 12″ with ink and marker on mixed media paper
Coloring is a nice way to relax while you’re watching Christmas movies 🎄
Have fun and Be Fearless!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado/ Love Your Creativity
What’s for Dinner/ Between Naps on the Porch
All About Home/ Common Ground & Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Oh My Heartsie Girl / Turn About Tuesday / Our Tiny Nest
Karin’s Cottage Linky Party / Creative Crafts / Crafty Creators
Whimsey Home Wednesday Full Plate Thursday