Christmas Movie Countdown Hand Drawn by Jess Day 1

Welcome to Day 1 of my brand-new holiday series Hand-Drawn by Jessica — a magical Top 10 Christmas Movies Countdown where I draw iconic characters from my favorite Christmas movies! Today we’re starting with the beloved classic ELF (2003) starring Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel, James Caan, and Ed Asner. In this video, I create a hand-drawn Buddy the Elf illustration from start to finish using pencil, ink, and full color in my fun, whimsical cartoon style.

If you love Elf movie fan art, Christmas drawing tutorials, holiday DIY décor ideas, or hand-drawn Christmas illustrations, you are in the right place! This series celebrates creativity, nostalgia, family traditions, and holiday joy — and each drawing will be framed and used as part of my Christmas home décor. Whether you’re searching for Christmas movie art, Buddy the Elf drawing, how to draw Elf, or holiday creative inspiration, this video is filled with cozy vibes, step-by-step sketching, and tons of Christmas cheer. Join me on this festive adventure as we count down to Christmas Eve with a brand-new drawing every single day!

Merry Christmas

Jessica