According to legend, in ancient China, there was a monster called "Nian", who climbed ashore from the sea every New Year's Eve, devoured livestock and hurted people. Therefore, the Chinese drove it by sticking red couplets and setting off firecrackers.

Step by step tutorial on how to draw this beautiful Nian out, very simple. If kids are interested in Chinese New Year, let them follow these steps to try it out!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Nian PDF <—– Click to download

√ Drawing papers

√ Markers / Crayons / Colored Pencils

FOR WHOM:

Elementary school students

TIME NEEDED:

2 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to draw a Nian from Chinese New Year

1.Draw a circle first, then draw the horns of the Nian.

2.Continue to draw Nian's horns, which look beautiful, like wearing a headgear.

3.Draw your hair on the top of your head. Then draw your eyes and nose.

4.Draw the mouth, and then draw the beard.

5. Draw a foreleg and toes, with sharp thorns on the leg.

6.Draw the other front leg, then draw its back.

7.Draw your body and back legs. It looks pretentious.

8.Finally, carefully coloring, this Nian related to the Chinese New Year is completed!