Hello, DrawaDay community and fellow creatives
I’m thrilled to join the Christmas Character Design Drawing Contest with my original creation, Merrin Copperbell. This cheerful little mouse embodies the spirit of the holidays with his unique look and story, which I’m excited to share with you all.
Meet Merrin Copperbell
Merrin Copperbell is the official bellringer of the woodland, known for spreading holiday cheer and bringing the community together. His signature copper bell, carefully crafted by the village smith, chimes with a warm, melodic tone that signals the start of Christmas celebrations.
Dressed for the season, Merrin wears a sage-green coat with a red collar and a golden necktie, paired with a tall green hat and dusty-blue shoes. He wanders the snowy forest paths, ringing his bell and spreading joy wherever he goes. On Christmas Eve, Merrin's chimes call all the woodland creatures to gather under the Grand Fir Tree to celebrate with stories, songs, and festive cheer.
The announcement for this contest immediately sparked my imagination! I love creating whimsical characters, and this was the perfect opportunity to design someone who captures the festive magic of Christmas. I focused on blending the coziness of woodland life with the excitement of holiday traditions.
Merrin’s copper bell represents unity and warmth, something I feel is at the heart of the holiday season. And of course, his sage-green and red attire reflects the classic Christmas palette, but with a woodland twist to make him feel unique.
A huge shoutout to the DrawaDay community and the generous sponsors for organizing this contest and offering such inspiring opportunities. Creativity thrives in spaces like these, and it’s amazing to see so many talented artists bring their ideas to life.
If you haven’t joined yet, I encourage you to dive in! There’s so much room to experiment, and it’s a great way to spread holiday cheer. Don’t forget to check out the contest details on the link: @dinglehopper/announcing-the-drawaday-christmas-character-design-drawing-contest
Best of luck to everyone participating! Let’s make this season magical.
