Cozy Winter Drawing Ideas: 21 Easy Doodles To Draw This Season

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Learning how to doodle is easier than you think, and winter is the perfect season to start.

Before I opened my first Bullet Journal in 2018, I couldn’t draw anything, and now doodling is one of my favorite ways to relax on cold evenings.

In this post, I’m sharing 21 cozy winter drawing ideas, from snowmen and hot chocolate to penguins, foxes, and candles. Each doodle includes a nine-step tutorial that starts with basic shapes like circles, ovals, and rectangles.

So grab one pen, put on something warm, and pick the doodles you like best. Your journal pages are about to get a lot cozier!

Doodling is a skill like any other, and all you need is some practice and plenty of references. So think of this post as your cheat sheet. Every doodle below is broken down into simple shapes, and once you start seeing shapes everywhere, you can draw almost anything.

If you want a refresher on the basics, take a look at my FREE course on how to doodle, where I share step by step all the secrets on how to master this creative activity. You can sign up for it at the end of this post.

What You Need For These Winter Drawing Ideas

Not much, honestly. One pen you like and any notebook will do, and you can fill the whole page with a single color. Kraft paper is my favorite for winter doodles because the brown color instantly makes everything feel cozier.

So, here are some of my favroites:

• Kraft paper notepad for that special cozy feeling, and you can get 10% OFF with my code MASHA10.
• Pilot Dr. Grip Pencil – the most comfortable opencil I’ve ever used and the one that will be a great help when you’re doodling.
• Fineliners are perfect for drawing the doodles when the pencil sketch is looking the perfect way. There are many options, I’d recommend Unipin fineliners or Sakura Pigma Micron.
• Markers, in case you want to add colors to your drawings. I’d recommend Crayola Super Tips, since they are afordable, come in 100 colors and also can be used for brush lettering.

Ok, now that you have all the supplies, let’s dive into dodoles. I have rendered them and customized them specifically for this post and for convenience I divided them in special categories: cozy drinks, winter clothes, winter animal drawings and general cozy winter things.

Cozy Drinks To Draw

Winter is basically an excuse to drink something warm all day, so let’s start there. These four are mostly ovals, circles, and rectangles, which makes them a perfect warm-up.

Hot Chocolate Drawing

Nothing says winter like a mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows on top. Draw the mug a little chubby and add a tiny heart, and it instantly looks cuter.

How to draw it:

1. Draw a flat oval for the rim.
2. Add a rounded mug shape under it.
3. Draw a C-shaped handle on the side.
4. Draw the inner line of the handle.
5. Add a curved line inside the rim for the hot chocolate.
6. Draw two small square marshmallows on top.
7. Add a small heart on the mug.
8. Draw two wavy steam lines above.
9. Color the mug warm brown, with gray steam.

French Press Drawing

A French press is a rounded rectangle with a dome lid and a small handle, making it one of the easiest cozy drinks to doodle. It’s perfect for slow winter mornings and any page about coffee or routines.

How to draw it:

1. Draw a small circle for the knob.
2. Add a flat dome lid beneath it.
3. Draw a tall, rounded-rectangle body with a small pouring spout on the left.
4. Add two tiny feet at the bottom.
5. Draw a line across the lower part of the body.
6. Add a second line below it for the base band.
7. Draw a straight vertical line down the middle for the plunger.
8. Add a C-shaped handle on the right.
9. Color the lid gray, the glass light blue, the coffee brown, and the handle charcoal.

Tea Cup Drawing

A tea cup is just an oval and a rounded bowl, so it’s a lovely first doodle if you’re new to this. The little tea bag tag is my favorite detail.

How to draw it:

1. Draw a wide, flat oval for the rim.
2. Add a rounded bowl shape underneath.
3. Draw a C-shaped handle on the side.
4. Add the inner line of the handle.
5. Draw a curved line inside the rim for the tea.
6. Add a thin string hanging from the rim.
7. Draw a small tag with a heart at the end of the string.
8. Add two curly steam lines above.
9. Color the cup soft peach and the tea orange.

Tea Kettle Drawing

A kettle is a dome, a spout, and an arched handle, and it adds instant cozy-kitchen vibes. It pairs perfectly with the teacup, so try doodling them side by side.

How to draw it:

1. Draw a half circle for the dome.
2. Add a thin band along the bottom.
3. Draw a short spout on the left.
4. Add the opening at the end of the spout.
5. Draw a small curved lid on top.
6. Add a round knob on the lid.
7. Draw a big arched handle over the top.
8. Add a grip on the handle and a few shine marks on the body.
9. Color it mint green with a coral grip.

Winter Clothes Drawing Ideas

Winter clothes are some of the most fun things to doodle, because every piece can have its own color and pattern. They also look adorable on a page together, almost like a little winter wardrobe.

Sweater Drawing

Sweater weather is the whole point of winter, so a sweater doodle is non-negotiable. The pattern is what makes it look knitted, and diamonds and little V-shapes do the job.

How to draw it:

1. Draw a small curve for the neckline.
2. Add two sloping lines for the shoulders.
3. Draw the long sleeves.
4. Close the rectangle body.
5. Add a collar line around the neck.
6. Draw bands at the hem and cuffs.
7. Add ribbing lines on the collar, hem, and cuffs.
8. Fill the middle with diamonds and small V-shapes.
9. Color it teal, with a coral diamond.

Winter Scarf Drawing

A scarf is one of the easiest ways to make any doodle feel wintery, and it’s lovely on its own, too. The fringe is where the cute is.

How to draw it:

1. Draw an oval for the loop around the neck.
2. Add a smaller oval inside it.
3. Draw the first hanging tail, a long rectangle.
4. Add the second tail on the other side.
5. Draw short fringe lines at the ends.
6. Add two stripes near the bottom of each tail.
7. Fill the tails with small heart-like V-shapes.
8. Repeat the pattern around the loop.
9. Color it mustard yellow with red stripes.

Mittens Drawing

Mittens are chubby, round, and almost impossible to draw badly. A pair with a fun pattern looks great at the edge of any page.

How to draw it:

1. Draw two short curved lines for the bottoms.
2. Add two rounded arch shapes above them.
3. Draw the thumbs on the inner sides.
4. Add a rectangle cuff at the bottom of each.
5. Fill the cuffs with ribbing lines.
6. Draw two horizontal stripes across each mitten.
7. Add a row of diamonds between the stripes.
8. Draw small dots at the tips.
9. Color them pink and blue.

Winter Hat Drawing

A winter hat is a dome with a thick band, and the pom-pom is the star of the show. Change the pattern, and you can doodle a whole collection.

How to draw it:

1. Draw a rounded rectangle for the band.
2. Add a half-circle dome on top.
3. Draw a fluffy circle pom-pom.
4. Add vertical ribbing lines on the band.
5. Draw two stripes across the dome.
6. Add a row of diamonds between them.
7. Fill in small V-shapes above and below.
8. Add little fluff marks on the pom-pom.
9. Color it lavender with a teal band.

Winter Boots Drawing

Fuzzy lace-up boots are winter comfort in doodle form. The secret is the fluffy top edge, which is just a row of small curves.

How to draw it:

1. Draw two short lines for the boot tops.
2. Add the two boot shapes below them.
3. Draw fluffy cloud-like trim along the tops.
4. Add a thick sole line at the bottom.
5. Draw small tread marks on the soles.
6. Add curved toe caps.
7. Draw crisscross laces up the front.
8. Add little bows and fur lines.
9. Color them dusty rose with plum soles.

Winter Animal Drawing Ideas

Animals are where winter doodles get really cute. Most of these start with simple ovals and circles, so you can build them the same way every time.

Polar Bear Drawing

This sleepy polar bear is a rounded head and one big, curved back, so it’s friendlier to draw than it looks. The closed eyes make it extra cozy.

How to draw it:

1. Draw a rounded head shape.
2. Add two small half-circle ears.
3. Draw the snout with a round nose.
4. Add a small curved line for the closed eye.
5. Draw the large rounded body behind the head.
6. Add the front paw under the chin.
7. Draw the second paw on the body.
8. Add inner ears and a small round tail.
9. Color it pale blue with pink ears.

Snow Bunny Drawing

A snow bunny is a round head with two long ears and a sitting body. Whiskers and a fluffy tail finish it off.

How to draw it:

1. Draw a round oval for the head.
2. Add two long ears on top.
3. Draw smaller ears inside them.
4. Add dot eyes, a tiny nose, and a smile.
5. Draw the pear-shaped body underneath.
6. Add two lines for the front legs.
7. Draw two ovals for the back feet.
8. Add whiskers and a fluffy tail.
9. Color it soft gray with pink ears and cheeks.

Cute Penguin Drawing

Penguins are made of rounded shapes, so they’re a great pick for beginners. The little blush cheeks make this one extra cute.

How to draw it:

1. Draw a big rounded egg shape for the body.
2. Add the belly outline inside it.
3. Draw two dot eyes.
4. Add a small triangle beak.
5. Draw one flipper on the side.
6. Draw the second flipper.
7. Add two small feet at the bottom.
8. Draw little cheeks under the eyes.
9. Color the body gray, with an orange beak and feet.

Easy Fox Drawing

A fox is a round head with a pointed chin and big pointed ears, plus a fluffy tail. The tail is the best part, so don’t be shy with it.

How to draw it:

1. Draw a rounded head with a pointed chin.
2. Add two pointed ears.
3. Draw the inner ears and the cheek fur.
4. Add dot eyes, a tiny nose, and whiskers.
5. Draw the pear-shaped body underneath.
6. Add the front paws and back feet.
7. Draw a big curved tail.
8. Add fur tufts on the tail and chest.
9. Color it orange, with a white tail tip.

Simple Owl Drawing

An owl is a big egg shape with two even bigger eyes. It’s a classic for a reason, and it only takes a few shapes.

How to draw it:

1. Draw a large rounded egg shape for the body.
2. Add two small ear tufts on top.
3. Draw two big circles for the eyes.
4. Fill in the pupils.
5. Add a small triangle beak.
6. Draw curved wings on the sides.
7. Add two small feet.
8. Draw tiny V-shaped feathers on the belly.
9. Color it brown, with a cream belly and orange feet.

Cardinal Bird Drawing

The cardinal is the bright pop of red in the middle of winter. It starts with a simple oval, and the crest is the detail that makes it recognizable.

How to draw it:

1. Draw an oval for the body.
2. Add a rounded bump on top for the head.
3. Draw the pointed crest.
4. Add the beak and a dot eye.
5. Draw the face outline around the beak.
6. Add the wing with a few feather lines.
7. Draw the long tail.
8. Add two thin legs and feet.
9. Color it bright red, with a black face and an orange beak.

Cozy Home And Winter Fun Drawing Ideas

These last six are my favorite cozy details: a warm fireplace, a flickering candle, and a snowy day outside. A few of them look fancy, but they’re all simple shapes.

Easy Candle Drawing

A candle is a cylinder with a flame, and it’s one of the most calming things to doodle. The melting drips are the fun part.

How to draw it:

1. Draw a flat oval for the top.
2. Add straight sides and a curved bottom to make a cylinder.
3. Draw wavy drips along the top edge.
4. Add a short wick.
5. Draw a teardrop flame above it.
6. Add a smaller flame inside.
7. Draw a small saucer under the candle.
8. Add a small drop and a shine line.
9. Color it buttery yellow, with an orange flame.

Cozy Fireplace Drawing

A fireplace is the ultimate cozy doodle. It looks fancy, but it’s just rectangles, an arch, a few bricks, and some flames.

How to draw it:

1. Draw a flat rectangle for the mantel.
2. Add a larger rectangle underneath for the body.
3. Draw an arch for the opening.
4. Add a flat hearth at the bottom.
5. Draw bricks on both sides of the arch.
6. Add two crossed logs inside.
7. Draw the outline of the flame.
8. Add a smaller flame inside.
9. Color it with red bricks, a dark opening, and an orange flame.

Easy Snowman Drawing

The snowman is the winter doodle everyone knows, and you only need two circles to start. The top hat and striped scarf make it a classic.

How to draw it:

1. Draw a small circle for the head.
2. Add a bigger circle underneath for the body.
3. Draw a top hat on the head.
4. Add a scarf with one hanging end.
5. Draw a small triangle carrot nose.
6. Add dots for the smile and buttons.
7. Draw two stick arms.
8. Add a hat band and scarf stripes.
9. Color it with a black hat, orange nose, and red scarf.

Snow Globe Drawing

A snow globe is a circle, a base, and a tiny winter world inside. This one has a snowy pine tree, but you can swap in any scene.

How to draw it:

1. Draw a big circle for the glass.
2. Add a rounded base underneath.
3. Draw a line across the base.
4. Add a wavy line inside for the snowy ground.
5. Draw a pine tree.
6. Add snow on the branches and a trunk.
7. Scatter small circles for snowflakes.
8. Draw a shine curve on the glass and a star on the base.
9. Color the tree green and the base lavender.

Sled Drawing

A sled is a flat seat on two curved runners. Add a rope and a little wood grain, and it’s ready for a snowy hill.

How to draw it:

1. Draw a long, rounded rectangle for the seat.
2. Add a line along its length for thickness.
3. Draw two short legs underneath.
4. Add a curved runner with an upturned tip.
5. Draw the second runner behind it.
6. Add a crossbar between the legs.
7. Draw small bolts and wood grain on the seat.
8. Add a loop of rope at the front.
9. Color the seat wood-brown and the runners navy.

Easy Ice Skates Drawing

An ice skate is a boot sitting on a thin blade. Draw them as a pair and finish with a little bow.

How to draw it:

1. Draw two short lines for the boot tops.
2. Add the two boot shapes below them.
3. Draw a cuff at the top of each.
4. Add the sole and heel.
5. Draw two small posts under each sole.
6. Add the curved blades.
7. Draw crisscross laces.
8. Add small bows at the top.
9. Color them white and periwinkle, with gray blades.

How To Make Your Winter Drawings Look Extra Cute

I gave you al lthe basic tutorials, biut now it’s up to you to turn them into doodles that fit yousr style and aesthetics.

Here are a few small habits that will make all of these winter doodles look more polished, even if you only use one pen.

• Keep them small. Smaller doodles are automatically cuter and fit easily around your journal spreads.
• Add tiny details. A few dots, stripes, or snowflakes make a simple shape look finished.
• Pick a winter palette. Cool blues, whites, and grays with a few warm accents like red and orange feel instantly wintery.
• Try using a light grey color to add shadow to your doodles – it is a very light effect, but it helps make your doodles almosyt pop out of the page. I usually use this grey Tombow pen.

Now here is the best trick I can share with you, but it only works if you draw on top of the pure white paper. If you made a mistake – use a white gel pen (my recommendation is Sakura Gelly Roll) to cover up any small issues. On a pure white paper it will not be seen at all – just give it some time to dry out first.

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More Resources

Want more doodles to try? Here are a few more posts to check out:

• Easy & Cute Winter Doodles You’ll Want To Draw Right Now
• Festive Christmas Doodle Ideas
• Easy Things To Draw: Step-By-Step Tutorials

>>> Which winter doodle are you going to draw first? Share with us in the comments!

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