We all become children when Christmas Day comes. We expect something, some magic, wonder. And as Charles Dickens said: "It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas..." And as another, yet unknown author (attributed to a 7-year-old named Bobby) said: "Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen."
You can start to draw some Christmas themed things and you'll find out that the magic starts, and you are enmeshed in warm and happy feeling of Christmas. Here's the recipe how to create such happy Christmas Mood:
First of all add snow to everything you see - the more snow you add, the better winter design you have :) Let's cover with the blanket of snow and joy everything we like!
Snow - static or animated. More tutorials.
Next you should do is to start creating your imaginary Christmas Tree. And who knows, perhaps, you'll find the real present under it!
Designing a Christmas Tree. More tutorials.
Your Christmas trees may be decorated with lights and ornaments. Did you know the modern Christmas tree tradition is believed to have begun in Germany in the 18th century? Poor fellows are all those people before 18th century...
Now add all those funny snowmen, Christmas hats and bells, candles, candy canes, stockings, Christmas wreaths, ribbons, holly, mistletoes, snowflakes and of course angels! Oh and don't forget about deers!
Christmas Decorations. More tutorials.
Another ingredient of our recipe is Christmas Graphic Design, that is Christmas cards, Christmas themed website designs, wallpapers, backgrounds, etc. It must be fresh and of best quality not to spoil the taste of our masterpiece.
Christmas Graphic Design. More tutorials.
"Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see." (Francis Pharcellus Church) I hope you do beleive in Santa Clause :)
Drawing Santa Clause. More tutorials.
Finally throw the pinch of winter effects (ice and frozen text effects, ice image effects, etc.), combine ingredients thoroughly and your happy Christmas mood is ready!
Winter Effects. More tutorials.
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