What to draw on a gift box. How to draw a New Year's gift on a graphics tablet

In this lesson you will learn how to draw cardboard box V Adobe Illustrator. In total we will prepare three different options.

First, using basic shapes and tools, we will draw the basic version without a lid. Then we will continue with other options: with the lid closed and open.

Step 1

Launch Illustrator and press Ctrl+N to create a new document.

In the drop down menu Units(Units of measurement) select Pixels(Pixels), enter a size of 1360 pixels in width and 750 pixels in height. Press the button Advanced(Advanced) to expand additional settings.

Select RGB color mode, resolution Screen(72ppi) (Screen) and uncheck the box next to Align New Objects to Pixel Grid(Align new objects to the pixel grid). When finished, click OK.

Step 2

First, let's draw the base of the box. Let's take it Rectangle Tool (M) (Rectangle) and create a square of 210 x 210 pixels.

Make sure the created shape is selected and move on Object – Transform – Rotate(Object – Transform – Rotate). In the window that appears, enter 45 degrees and click OK.

Let's take it Direct Selection Tool(A) ( Direct selection), select the top anchor point of the shape and move it 113 px down and 9 px to the right.

Then select the bottom anchor point and move it 107 pixels up and 5 pixels to the left.

Select the entire square and duplicate it (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F), then move the copy 199 pixels down.

Now let's take Direct Selection Tool(A) (Direct Selection), select the top anchor point of the bottom shape and move it 12 px up.

Step 3

Select both objects from Step 2 and duplicate them (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F), then change the stroke color to red.

By using Direct Selection Tool(A) (Direct selection) and holding down the Shift key, select two reference points red shape and on the top property bar click on the button (Cut contour using selected anchor points). Thus, we cut all sides of both figures into separate segments.

Then select the left points of both figures, right-click on them and select Join(Connect). As a result, a new segment should appear between these points. Select the right points and connect them together.

Change the color of the resulting outline to blue, as shown below. We repeat the whole process and create the right back side of the box.

We continue our work and select two red segments, as shown in the sixth picture, and press Ctrl+J to connect them with vertical lines. Repeat the action to connect the remaining segments.

Step 4

Let's take it Rectangle Tool(M) (Rectangle) and create a 75 x 20 px rectangle with a purple outline. Without deselecting it, duplicate the shape (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F).

Place both copies on the box as shown below.

Now let's take Direct Selection Tool(A) (Direct Selection), select the two right anchor points of the left rectangle and move them 22 px down.

Then select the two right anchor points of the right rectangle and move them 19 pixels down.

Select both purple rectangles and go Effect – Stylize – Round Corners(Effect – Stylize – Rounded corners). In the window that appears, set the radius to 10 pixels and click OK, then apply Object – Expand Appearance(Object – Expand Appearance).

Step 5

Select the left rectangle created in the fourth step and duplicate it (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F).

Without removing the selection from the copy, hold down the Shift key and click on the left red outline.

Opening the panel Window - Pathfinder Minus Front(Minus the top one). Then press Ctrl+[ to move the resulting shape under the left purple object.

Now select the right purple rectangle and copy it. Without removing the selection, hold down the Shift key and click on the right blue outline. Then on the panel Pathfinder(Contour processing) click on the button Minus Front(Minus the top one).

Then press Ctrl+[ to move the resulting shape under the right purple object.

Without removing the selection from the shape, hold down the Shift key and click on the right purple object, then move them under the right red outline (Ctrl+[).

And finally, select the top black outline created in the second step and move it to foreground(Ctrl+Shift+]).

Step 6

Select the left blue outline, remove the stroke and fill it with a linear brown gradient, as shown in the first image. Then select the right blue outline and fill it with a brown gradient, as shown in the second image.

Step 7

Select the right red outline, remove the stroke and fill the shape with a linear gradient, as shown in the first image.

Duplicate the resulting shape (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F), then change the colors of the copy, as shown in the second picture.

After that, Effect – Stylize – Feather(Effect – Stylize – Feather), in the window that appears, enter a radius of 6 pixels and click OK.

Step 8

Select the left red outline, remove the stroke and fill the shape with a linear gradient, as shown in the first image.

Duplicate the shape (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F), replace the colors of the gradient, as shown in the second picture.

Without removing the selection from the copy, go to Effect – Stylize – Feather(Effect – Stylize – Feather). Set the radius to 6 pixels and click OK.

Step 9

Let's take it Add Anchor Point Tool (+) (Pen+) and add two anchor points on the left purple rectangle in the places marked in green in the screenshot below.

Select these two points and click on the button Cut path at selected anchor points(Cut path using selected anchor points) on the top property bar. As a result, the rectangle will be divided into two rounded contours.

We highlight top part and delete it. Then select the bottom one, set the stroke width to 2 px and change the color to a pastel orange tint (#e1b689).

Then we apply a variable width profile to the resulting contour Width Profile 1(Width Profile 1) (located on the top panel next to the Stroke Width).

Before continuing, select both right figures and move on Object – Hide – Selected(Object – Hide – Selection) to hide them.

Take a look at the third picture below. Let's take it Add Anchor Point Tool (+)(Pen+) and add two new anchor points in the places marked in green.

Select them and click on the button on the top property bar Cut path at selected anchor points(Cut the outline using the selected anchor points). As a result, the purple outline is divided into two parts.

Remove the top part. Then select the bottom one, set its width to 2 pixels and change the color to a light orange tint (#ffcc99).

Then apply the profile Width Profile 1(Width profile 1). At the end we move on Object – Show All(Object – Show All) or press Ctrl+Alt+3 to restore hidden shapes.

Also select the black outline created in the second step and replace it with the color #ffcc99. On the panel Window-Stroke(Window – Stroke) set Align Stroke(Align) on Align Stroke To Inside(Stroke inside the line) so that the corners of the outline do not protrude beyond the boundaries of the box.

Step 10

To add small details, draw a vertical outline using the tool Line Segment Tool(\) (Line), set the stroke width to 1 pixel and select dark orange color (#593716).

Apply a blur to the created contour Effect – Blur – Gaussian Blur(Effect – Blur – Gaussian Blur) with a radius of 2 pixels, then hide the line under the front sides of the box (Ctrl+[).

Pay attention to the third picture from the bottom. Create a new one vertical line 4 pixels wide and select an orange color (#fac683) with no fill.

Then apply a width profile to the line Width Profile 6(Width profile 6) and Gaussian Blur

Make sure the line you created is still selected. Duplicate it (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F). Without removing the selection from the copy, open the panel Window - Appearance Gaussian Blur(Gaussian blur).

Change the stroke color to dark orange (#4d2505) and set the width to 3 px.

Then apply the profile Width Profile 1(Width profile 1) and effect Feather

Finally, select the bottom black outline created in the second step, remove its stroke and fill it with black. Then we apply it to it Gaussian Blur(Gaussian Blur) with a radius of 3 pixels.

Step 11

Select all the objects created starting from Step 2 and group them (Ctrl+G).

From the first part of the lesson you learned how to draw a cardboard box without a lid. The finished result should look like this:

Step 12

Now let's draw a box with a closed lid. Select the group with the box created in Step 11 and duplicate it (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F), then place the copy next to the original.

Let's take it Selection Tool(V) (Select), double-click on the box, then select the outline shown in the first image below. Press Ctrl+C to copy it and double-click in empty space work area.

Without deselecting the shape, change the stroke color to blue.

Then apply to the blue outline Object – Transform – Scale(Object – Transform – Scale). In the window that appears, select Uniform(Evenly) and set it to 108%, click OK. After this, we shift the resulting object 3 pixels up.

By using Direct Selection Tool(A) (Direct Selection) Select the top anchor point of the blue outline and move it 4 pixels to the right.

Then select the bottom point and move it 4 pixels to the left.

Step 13

Duplicate (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F) the blue outline created in Step 12. Change the color of the copy to red and move it 70 pixels down.

Select the blue outline and duplicate it again, then change the color of the copy to yellow.

By using Direct Selection Tool(A) (Direct Selection) and Shift keys, select the anchor points of the yellow and red outlines. Then on the properties panel click on the button Cut path at selected anchor points(Cut the outline using the selected anchor points). In the same way, we cut both contours into separate segments.

Select the segments, as shown in the third figure, right-click on them and select Join(Connect).

Change the color of the resulting outline to green.

We repeat the whole process and create the same green outline on the right.

We continue to select the segments, as shown in the seventh picture, and press Ctrl+J to connect them together.

We connect the remaining segments.

Step 14

Select the left green outline, remove the stroke and fill it with a linear gradient as shown below.

Move the resulting shape to the background (Ctrl+Shift+[).

Move the resulting figure to the background.

Before continuing, select the blue object created in Step 12 and move it to front (Ctrl+Shift+]).

Without deselecting the blue outline, remove its stroke and fill it with a linear gradient, as shown in the sixth picture.

Duplicate (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F) the resulting shape, replace its color, as shown in last picture.

Finally, apply the effect to this figure Feather

Step 15

Select the right red outline, remove the stroke and fill the shape with a linear gradient, as shown in the first image.

Without deselecting the shape, apply Effect – Stylize – Feather(Effect – Stylize – Feather) with a radius of 5 pixels.

Step 16

Select the left red path, remove the stroke and fill the shape with a linear gradient, as shown in the first image.

Duplicate (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F) the resulting shape, then change the color of the copy, as shown in the second picture.

Without deselecting the shape, apply Effect – Stylize – Feather(Effect – Stylize – Feather) with a radius of 6 pixels.

Step 17

Select the first shape created in Step 15 and duplicate it (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F).

Without removing the selection from the copy, go to

Make Clipping Mask(Create a clipping mask).

Step 18

Select the first shape created in Step 16 and duplicate it (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F).

Without removing the selection from the copy, go to Effect – Stylize – Drop Shadow(Effect – Stylize – Shadow). Enter the settings as shown below and click OK.

Now select the front right part of the box and duplicate it, then bring the copy to front (Ctrl+Shift+]).

Without deselecting the shape, hold down the Shift key and click on the object with the shadow effect that we created in this step. Then right-click on the selected parts and select from the drop-down menu Make Clipping Mask(Create a clipping mask).

Finally, move the resulting shape to the background (Ctrl+[).

Step 19

Let's add a few small details. By using Line Segment Tool(\) (Line) draw a vertical line orange color(#fac683) and 3 pixels wide.

Apply a variable width profile to it Width Profile 6(Width profile 6) and Gaussian Blur(Gaussian Blur) with a radius of 3 pixels.

Without deselecting the line, duplicate it (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F). Opening the panel Window - Appearance(Window – Appearance) and remove the effect Gaussian Blur(Gaussian blur).

Change the copy color to dark orange (#4d2505) and reduce the width to 2 pixels.

Then apply the profile Width Profile 1(Width profile 1) and effect Feather(Feather) with a radius of 2 pixels.

Step 20

Select all the objects we created starting from Step 12 and group them (Ctrl+G).

The cardboard box with the lid closed is ready. The result should look something like this:

Step 21

Using Line Segment Tool(\) (Line), create four segments with a stroke and no fill, as shown below.

Having finished, select them and duplicate them (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F), then go Object – Hide – Selected(Object – Hide – Selection) to hide the copies.

Select the two segments shown in the second picture, right-click on them and select Join(Connect).

Then right-click again and select again Join(Connect).

Without deselecting the shape, change its color to yellow.

We repeat the process and create the same yellow shape on the right.

Step 22

Before continuing, let's move on Object – Show All(Object - Show All) to restore the segments hidden in Step 21.

By using Direct Selection Tool(A) (Partial Selection) and Shift keys, select the two top anchor points of the red segments and press Ctrl+J to connect them with a new line.

Select the two lower points of the red segments and press Ctrl+J again. The end result should be a figure like the one in the fourth picture below.

We repeat the process and connect the remaining blue segments together.

Step 23

Select the two yellow shapes created in Step 21 and duplicate them (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F).

Replace the color of the copies with green and move them to front (Ctrl+Shift+]).

By using Direct Selection Tool(A) (Direct Selection) and Shift keys are the anchor points of the green shapes. Then on the top properties panel click on the button Cut path at selected anchor points(Cut the outline using the selected anchor points).

Select and delete the four remaining long segments.

Select the two lower points of the same shape and press Ctrl+J again. You should get a result like in the sixth picture.

Repeat the process to connect the remaining green pieces together.

Step 24

Select the red object, remove the stroke and fill it with a linear gradient as shown below.

Then select the yellow outline, remove its stroke and fill it with a linear gradient, as shown in the second image.

Select the bottom green object, remove its stroke and fill it with dark brown (#5b3915).

Let's move on to the fourth picture. Using Line Segment Tool(\) (Line) create a segment of dark red color (#1e0f12) and 2 pixels wide, without fill.

Then we apply it to it Gaussian Blur(Gaussian Blur) with a radius of 2 pixels.

Select all three shapes and the line created in this step and send them to the back (Ctrl+Shift+[).

Step 25

Select the remaining green outline, remove its stroke and fill it with a linear gradient, as shown in the first image.

Duplicate (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F) the resulting shape, then change the color of the copy, as shown in the second picture.

Without removing the selection from the copy, go to Effect – Stylize – Feather(Effect – Stylize – Feather). Set the radius to 5 pixels and click OK.

Select the left yellow outline, remove its stroke and fill it with a linear gradient, as shown in the fourth image.

Duplicate the resulting shape, change the fill color of the copy, as shown in the last image below. Then apply the effect to the copy Feather(Feather) with a radius of 6 pixels.

Step 26

Select the blue outline and bring it to front (Ctrl+Shift+]).

Select the bottom segment of the blue outline and change its color to #88582a.

Select both segments for which we changed the color and hide them under the cover (Ctrl+[).

Select the top and left segments of the blue outline and change their color, as shown in the last image below.

Step 27

Let's add small parts. By using Line Segment Tool(\) (Line) draw a segment at the corner of the box 3 pixels wide. Turn off the fill and set the stroke color to light orange (#fac683).

Then apply a variable width profile to the stroke Width Profile 6(Width profile 6) and effect Gaussian Blur(Gaussian Blur) with a radius of 3 pixels.

Without deselecting the outline, duplicate it (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F).

Opening the panel Window - Appearance(Window – Appearance) and remove the effect Gaussian Blur(Gaussian blur).

Change the copy color to dark brown (#4d2505) and set the stroke width to 2.5 px.

Then apply the profile to the copy Width Profile 1(Width profile 1) and effect Feather(Feather) with a radius of 2 pixels.

Step 28

Select the left side of the lid created in step 25 in the fourth image and duplicate it (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+F).

Without removing the selection from the copy, go to Effect – Stylize – Drop Shadow(Effect – Stylize – Shadow). Apply the settings as shown below.

Without removing the selection from the copy, hold down the Shift key and select the shape with the shadow that we created at the beginning of the step.

Right-click on the selected objects and select Make Clipping Mask(Create a clipping mask).

After this, move the resulting shape (Ctrl+[) under the left side of the lid created in Step 25.

Step 29

Let's take it Direct Selection Tool(A) (Direct selection) and click on the back inner wall of the box, then change its color as shown below.

In the same way, select the right inner wall of the box and change its color, as shown in the second picture.

Step 30

Select all the objects created starting from Step 21 and group them (Ctrl+G).

The cardboard box with the lid open is ready:

Step 31

We're done with the boxes and now we can move on to the background. Let's take it Rectangle Tool(M) (Rectangle) and create a dark blue (#808285) rectangle measuring 1354 x 746 px.

Place the boxes on top of the created background.

Step 32

To make the boxes look more interesting, let's add a reflection to the surface. By using Pen Tool (P) (Feather) and Gradient Tool(G) (Gradient) Draw two shapes as shown below.

When finished, select them and change the blending mode to Multiply(Multiplication).

Step 33

Select two corner segments, as shown in the first picture, then take Reflect Tool(O) ( Mirror reflection), hold down the Alt key and click on the bottom anchor point.

In the dialog box that opens, select horizontal(Horizontal) and click on the button Copy(Copy), then press Ctrl+G to group the copies.

Select the shapes created in Step 32 and copy them, then send the copies to front (Ctrl+Shift+]).

Without removing the selection from the copies, open the panel Window - Pathfinder(Window – Pathfinder) and click on the button Unite(Compound).

Select the resulting shape, hold down the Shift key and click on the group created in this step. Then right-click on the selected shapes and select Make Clipping Mask(Create a clipping mask).

Then reduce the opacity of the clipping shape to 10%.

Finally, select all the objects created starting from Step 32 and group them (Ctrl+G), then move the resulting group under the boxes (Ctrl+[).

Step 34

Duplicate the group from Step 33 twice and distribute the copies under the remaining boxes as shown below.

We're done!

In this tutorial you learned how to draw a cardboard box in Adobe Illustrator. I hope you enjoyed it and learned something new about yourself. Subscribe to site updates and share the lesson with friends on in social networks. Happy creativity!

The most magical and incredible time is the procedure for receiving a gift. The mystery, the hope of receiving the secret and the festivity of everything that happens makes any person relive the secret moments from childhood, when all dreams were dashed with a wave of the parents’ hand. How to draw a gift so that it differs from an ordinary box or parcel? Easily. It is enough to draw a beautiful wrapper and a large, colorful bow for it.

Black and white side view example

Let’s now look in detail at how to draw a gift box. Let's start with the box. Draw a rectangle. This will be the box itself. We place a rectangle lying on it, but its height should be small, and its length should be greater than the length of the bottom one. Now we draw a strip of tape vertically in the foreground. We attach a bow on top, which consists of two semicircles and two ends of the ribbon.

We draw the drawing with a thicker pencil or felt-tip pen.

Wipe off auxiliary lines. The gift box is ready.

Second option

Let's change the configuration of the product a little and look at how to draw a gift with a pencil. Let's remember geometric figures and draw a three-dimensional brick.

We make a strip of wrapping tape on the front and sides. From above they should intersect at right angles. At this point we make six turns in the form of ovals.

We draw all the lines with a thick felt-tip pen.

Shade the box with a pencil blue color and add blue round polka dots to its entire surface. We paint the tape itself red. To add realism to the work, draw a shadow behind the box with a black pencil.

Green gift

Now let’s unfold the box and look at it from the end. So, how to easily draw a gift. In the foreground is the edge of the box. From it we draw two rectangles to the left and right. Above. Stepping back a little from the border, we draw another line parallel to the top one. This will be the border of the lid. We draw a straight line from the edge diagonally, which will end on the opposite edge. Draw another diagonal on the sides. It turns out to be a box.

We make a large bow on the lid in the cross area.

We highlight all the necessary zones with a felt-tip pen, leaving areas on the strip unpainted.

We erase the auxiliary lines.

We make the box green. And the bow and ribbon are red. An excellent and high-quality gift is ready.

Half a turn

If the previous three options could not be mastered perfectly, then you should move on to this one. step by step master class. Let's look at how to draw a gift step by step. We position the box so that in the foreground there is not only an edge, but also a little edge. Making two rectangles different sizes, we draw part of the lid on them.

Add a top rectangle and wrap the gift in ribbon. We attach a bow on top.

All that remains is to paint it. We make the side edges pink, and the top of the box is light pink. Paint the tape yellow.

The final touch: add a shadow in the form of a dark stripe under the lid, and make white polka dots across the entire area of ​​the box.

Drawing with children

The last option is a group of such gifts. Let's look at how to draw a gift for a child. We make a low but wide box with hearts on the front edge. We attach a bow on top.

Behind this box we draw a narrow but tall one with circles on the front edge. Add a bow on top.

In the background we make the box larger and higher. On the front edge we draw oblique lines.

All that remains is to paint them in bright flowers at your own discretion.

Such bright decor will allow you to somewhat decorate the modest packaging design. The more interesting and mysterious the shape and size, the more fun it is for the birthday boy to guess the contents. Often a small but very expensive gift can be packed in a large number of various bags, boxes and other containers. As a result, the holiday turns out to be truly exciting and exciting.

This is an average difficulty lesson. It can be difficult for adults to repeat this lesson, so I don’t recommend drawing a box for young children using this lesson, but if you have great desire- then you can try it. I also want to note the lesson “” - be sure to try it again if you still have time and desire to draw today.

What you will need

In order to draw a box we may need:

• You need Photoshop program.
• A little patience.
• Good mood.

Step by step lesson

It may seem that drawing simple geometric shapes is very easy, but this is a wrong point of view. To draw a box correctly you need to try very hard. I recommend drawing from life. This is how you can see exactly where the light falls, how and where it casts a shadow. Photography is not the best help in this case...

By the way, in addition to this lesson, I advise you to pay attention to the lesson “”. It will help improve your skill or just give you a little fun.

Tip: Perform different actions on different layers. The more layers you make, the easier it will be for you to manage the drawing. So the sketch can be made on the bottom layer, and the white version on the top, and when the sketch is not needed, you can simply turn off the visibility of this layer.

As you complete this tutorial, please note that due to differences in software versions, some menu items and tools may have different names or be missing altogether. This may make the tutorial a little difficult, but I think you can do it.

In this Photoshop tutorial you will learn how to draw a three-dimensional cardboard box.

Find the rectangle tool, set the color to 9d8267 and draw a small square.

First, take the Direct Selection Tool - it's a white arrow.

Hold down the Shift key and select the corners on the left side of the square.

Now, hold down the Shift key again and press the down arrow on your keyboard 2 times. Release "Shift" and press down 3 more times.

Select the Arrow Tool again and select the corners on the right side of the square.

Now, hold down "Shift" and press the left arrow on your keyboard 17 times and the up arrow 1 time.

I hope you understand how to use the arrow tool. Select one or two corners and use the arrows to move them. Next, you can edit the two sides of your box yourself.

Let's move on to the next step. Take the Pen Tool, set the color to 96785c and draw the top for the box as shown in the picture.

Again using the pen and color 81674e, draw the inside wall of the box. Don't forget to enlarge the image to draw more accurately.

We continue to add spare parts to the box. Why do you need a nib and color 8d735c again?

Another cover with the following color: 81674e.

The very rear part is b3936d.

And the last one is color 96785e.

Here is the result!

Here, as you can see, a lot of interesting things have been added - a gradient from black to transparent on the box lids, inscriptions, adhesive tape, text and of course the box filler.

We hope you enjoyed this tutorial.

So you learned how to draw a box and I hope that you were able to repeat the lesson. Now you can pay attention to the lesson “” - it is just as interesting and exciting. Share this lesson with your friends on social media. networks.

Continuing the series of lessons about simple things, which cause a lot of problems for beginning artists, today there will be instructions on how to draw a box step by step. A box is a container in which you can put, whatever you want, you can put. The classic box consists of specially folded durable paper, popularly called cardboard. It is likely that the Japanese invented it, just like the origami technique. But there is a more rigid form of box - this is a box. The difference between them is this:

• The walls of the box are made of wood or other material stronger than cardboard;
• The box has the shape of a parallelepiped, but if necessary it can be unfolded and folded flat. You can't do this trick with a box. Even if the box is empty, it will still take up a lot of space;
• The capacity of the box and the box may be the same, but the weight of the box is much greater. So to transport the box, you will most likely need the help of a friend, or even a special team of movers;

if you love logic games, I recommend trying to play Sokoban - it is a puzzle game in which the player must arrange the boxes correctly. The plot is not very good, but for those who like to excite their brains, it’s just the thing. And for those who like to excite their imagination, I recommend trying to depict:

How to draw a box with a pencil step by step

Step one. Let's draw the shape of a parallelepiped. It is a little higher, this is because you need to include the length of the closing sheets here.
Step two. Now let's show real shape, and these same side sheets. They should not be higher than the initial frame size, which we showed in step 1.
Step three. Let's start shading. Inner part darker - the strokes are denser, the outer one is lighter - the strokes are less frequent.
Step four. Now we need to remove unnecessary lines. Here you need to understand which lines should be visible and which should be erased. Anyone who took geometry lessons at school should already know, and if not, repeat as I did:
Try to depict other everyday objects, for example, we have such lessons.

No holiday is complete without the most important thing - gifts. What can we say about the New Year? This is one of the biggest holidays, when every person is busy looking for gifts for family and friends. Whatever the chosen gift, it must be beautifully packaged. There are packages various types, sizes and colors, but today we will talk about the usual box with beautiful bow. We'll find out how to draw a gift on New Year and to make the composition look more attractive, we’ll decorate it with a sprig of spruce and two balls.

Tools and materials:

1. A graphics tablet and pen (I used Wacom Intos Draw, but any will do) connected to a computer or laptop.
2. Program Adobe Photoshop.

You can also use a simple pencil, an eraser and a piece of paper.

Stages of work:

Step 1. IN Adobe program Photoshop create a new surface: File – New. Set the dimensions of the new document in pixels: width - 850 pixels. and height – 595 px. We will get a white surface on which we will draw our illustration. For the brush, set the main diameter to 5 and the color to dark gray:

Step 2. We draw a rectangle from which we will start when constructing the gift. Its width will be slightly greater than its height:

Step 3. Draw a vertical line through the center, which is shifted slightly to the right:

Step 4. Now you can draw the side parts of the gift and its box, but draw only the foreground. We leave the background empty for now, because there will be a big bow that will cover it:

Step 5. Use an eraser to remove the lines that helped in the construction. Now we won't need them:

Step 6. We plan on the gift common lines bow, and a ribbon will hold it on the sides:

Step 8 On top of the Christmas tree balls we will draw fastenings, and on the bow we will draw the bends of the ribbon:

Step 9 We will place the branches of the Christmas tree in the background, so now we outline their bases (from which the needles will grow):

Step 10 Reduce the main diameter of the brush from 5 to 3 and draw small needles. They should be slightly curved towards the edge. The strokes must be applied very tightly to make the branch fluffier:

Step 11 We correct the drawing by removing extra lines where they are not needed, and adding in places where they are missing:

Step 13 We make the tone of gray a little darker and apply it on top, but this time the volume of the shadow will be less than the previous one. This change in tone will help make the shadow transition smoother:

Step 15 The next step in applying the shadow will be from a darker gray tone, and place it all on a smaller surface: