In Day 14 of 30 Days of Holiday Gift Making, artist Amarilys Henderson shows how to turn simple shapes, wireframe poses, and brush-based mark making into a charming Christmas character illustration.
You'll learn how to:
🎅 Sketch Santa using simple shapes (wireframe → tubes → character)
🐶 Add personality with expressive poses (including the sweetest little puppy!)
🎨 Paint with Amarilys’ signature wet-on-wet watercolor technique
✏️ Use brush markers + Posca pens to add expressive linework and highlights
🖌️ Create shape-driven watercolor art without relying on heavy outlines
🌟 Add final details to bring your Christmas character to life
This cozy, fun watercolor project is perfect for:
✨ Holiday cards
✨ Handmade gifts
✨ December sketchbook pages
✨ Watercolor practice for character design
Want to learn how to paint even more Christmas characters?
Watch Amarilys Henderson’s full class “Complex to Confident: Christmas Characters to Enhance Your Repertoire” on Skillshare!
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