The soft glow of twinkling lights reflecting off freshly fallen snow and the warm aroma of cinnamon and pine needles ushers in December’s magical atmosphere. As an artist, this month offers an enchanting playground where frosty windowpanes become canvases and every snowflake tells its own story.
Whether you’re winding down from your autumn art adventures or seeking to capture the sparkle of the holiday season, these December drawing prompts will help you explore the wonder of winter’s arrival. From cozy fireside scenes to the dance of northern lights, let’s celebrate this month of wonder and whimsy through our art.
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31 General December Drawing Prompts
As December’s crystalline air whispers promises of creativity, your sketchbook beckons like a field of untouched snow, waiting for your artistic footprints. These daily drawing prompts are gentle companions on your winter journey, each one a lantern illuminating new paths of inspiration:
- Snowflake
- Candy cane
- Mittens
- Hot cocoa
- Pine tree
- Ornament
- Reindeer
- Gingerbread man
- Ice skates
- Snowman
- Scarf
- Fireplace
- Candle
- Wreath
- Penguin
- Sled
- Gift box
- Stocking
- Icicle
- Bell
- Nutcracker
- Holly
- Star
- Earmuffs
- Polar bear
- Snowglobe
- Lantern
- Mistletoe
- Angel
- Gingerbread house
- New Year’s Eve fireworks
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In the quiet moments between seasons, let your imagination dance freely across the page. Perhaps today’s prompt will reveal itself through the lens of Picasso’s fractured winterscapes, or emerge as a Tim Burton-esque tale told in ink and shadow. After all, every artist who came before has found their voice in the echoes of others before discovering their own unique song.
31 Creative December Art Prompts
These December prompts are your invitation to adventure, each one a key to unlock the extraordinary that lives within the ordinary.
Picture yourself in a moment stolen from time: steam rising from a forgotten cup of cocoa, the scent of gingerbread weaving through the air, your hand moving across paper with newfound purpose as winter’s magic flows through your fingertips, bringing dreams to life one stroke at a time.
- A Christmas tree made entirely of books
- The North Pole’s toy workshop
- A magical winter forest
- Santa’s sleigh mid-flight
- A bustling Christmas market
- A snowy cityscape at night
- The perfect snowball fight
- A whimsical gingerbread village
- Elves wrapping presents
- An advent calendar with doors to different worlds
- Animals hibernating in a cozy den
- A steampunk-inspired nutcracker
- Candy canes doubling as magic wands
- A festive robot built from gift boxes
- Ice sculptures in a winter garden
- A time-traveling Christmas adventure
- The spirit of giving personified
- A winter fairy’s home
- The journey of a lost mitten
- A day in the life of Rudolph
- An underground snowman society
- The last leaf of autumn meets the first snowflake
- A holiday feast for mythical creatures
- The secret life of holiday decorations
- Hot cocoa with mini ice-skating marshmallows
- The world’s most elaborate ugly Christmas sweater
- A December beach vacation for polar animals
- The annual meeting of world’s Santas
- A snow day seen through a child’s eyes
- Holiday lights powered by fireflies
- A New Year’s Eve countdown clock run by forest animals
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31 “Think Outside the Box” December Drawing Prompts
In this season of wonder, let us venture beyond the familiar paths of traditional holiday art into uncharted territories of imagination. Like the first snowflake of winter that dares to dance differently, these prompts invite you to explore the delightfully unexpected corners of your creativity.
Here, in the space between conventional and extraordinary, your art can flourish in surprising ways. Let your imagination wander through the frost-touched forests of possibility, where every prompt is an opportunity to redefine the magic of the season through your unique artistic lens:
- Snowman, disco ball, tropical island
- Reindeer, rollercoaster, space station
- Candy cane, pirate ship, volcano
- Elf, breakdance, mountain peak
- Gingerbread man, submarine, circus
- Nutcracker, rodeo, coral reef
- Mistletoe, katana, hot air balloon
- Snowflake, gramophone, UFO
- Santa, skydiving, jungle
- Christmas tree, surfboard, robotic arm
- Polar bear, jazz club, Eiffel Tower
- Ice skater, dragon’s lair, sunflower field
- Penguin, electric guitar, haunted house
- Fruitcake, boomerang, treasure map
- Yeti, disco dance floor, Venetian gondola
- Sleigh bells, spoon, lighthouse
- Frosty winds, ladder, pineapple
- Icicle, pencil, hot air balloon
- Winter solstice, umbrella, cactus
- Holly berry, hammer, sailboat
- Snowball, bicycle, coconut
- Chimney, scissors, submarine
- Reindeer, toothbrush, volcano
- Gift wrap, coffee mug, Ferris wheel
- Ugly sweater, magnifying glass, igloo
- Candy cane, rolling pin, telescope
- Wreath, watering can, grandfather clock
- Scarf, mousetrap, lighthouse
- Fireplace, space station, rollerblades
- Eggnog, bonsai tree, llama
- New Year’s countdown, matchsticks, socks
Popular December art challenges
December is a popular month for online art challenges, with many artists participating in various themed drawing and painting events. Here are some of the most popular December art challenges:
- Drawcember: A portmanteau of “draw” and “December,” this challenge encourages artists to draw daily throughout the month.
- Advent of Art: This challenge involves creating a piece of art for each day of Advent (usually December 1-24 or 1-25).
- 25 Days of Christmas: Similar to Advent of Art, but specifically focused on Christmas-themed drawings or paintings.
- Holiday Art Challenge: This broader challenge encompasses various winter holidays and celebrations.
- Character Design Challenge: Often with a winter or holiday theme in December.
Wrapping Up Your December Drawing Journey
As December’s final snowflakes settle softly into memory, pause to trace your journey through the pages of your sketchbook. Like footprints in fresh snow, each drawing tells the story of a moment, a feeling, an artistic revelation. From those first tentative marks to the confident strokes that now flow from your hand, you’ve created more than art – you’ve captured the very essence of winter’s enchantment.
The true gift of this creative journey lies not just in the gallery of works you’ve produced, but in the quiet moments of discovery, the unexpected joys, and the gentle unfurling of your artistic confidence. Whether you found your voice in crafting whimsical winter tales or in capturing the profound silence of snow-draped landscapes, you’ve embraced the transformative power of creativity.
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