GRID STEP. You can print out the base construction lines and start drawing on tracing paper, or you can draw the grid layout yourself using the following steps.1) Draw a rectangle that will define the conditional proportions and boundaries of the chosen drawing. 2) From the middle of the rectangle, draw one vertical and one horizontal line equally dividing the shape. 3) Draw another horizontal line equally dividing the upper half of the rectangle. Similarly, draw a horizontal line equally dividing the bottom half of the rectangle. 4) Draw a vertical line equally dividing the left half of the rectangle. Similarly, draw a vertical line equally dividing the right half of the rectangle.

STEP 1. Mark off the width and height of the picture. Add guidelines for the Christmas tree. Add a line through its center.

STEP 2. Draw the trunk and pedestal of the tree. Define the places for presents.

STEP 3. Draw the shape of the Christmas tree and the presents.

STEP 4. Add the bottom of the tree and a star on top.

STEP 5. Outline the box tops and a garland on the Christmas tree.

STEP 6. Draw ribbons on the presents, toys and candles.

STEP 7. Work on the figure, paying special attention to small details. Add candle flames, fir-tree needles and bows on the presents.

STEP 8. Contour the Christmas tree, trying to vary the thickness and darkness of the line. Add more detail and add the floor. Erase all guidelines.