Next we’ll start representing a small fir tree on the hillock from the left side. Start by choosing the Pen Tool (P) to represent the top of the tree of white color, making the corrections on the element with the Convert Point Tool.

 



Using the same instrument, try to make now the tree’s top shadow. This layer should be placed lower than the layer with the fir tree’s top (on the layers’ panel).



The layer’s parameters: Blending Options>Gradient Overlay



Gradient’s parameters:

 



Make a copy of the earlier made layer, containing the fir tree’s top and select the Free Transform option to enlarge the copy a little. The layer should be placed lower than the previous one (on the layers’ panel).



Make a copy of the shadow’s layer and choose again the Free Transform option to enlarge the copy a little, placing this layer lower than the previous one too (on the layers’ panel).



Make one more copy of the tree’s top layer and select the Free Transform option to enlarge it, placing it as below. This layer we’ll situate also lower than the previous one on the layers’ panel.



Next step includes drawing the shadow on the bottom part of the small fir tree, an operation done with the Ellipse Tool (U) and the color #2F92D4



Combine in a group all the layers containing the small fir tree (press Ctrl button to mark out the necessary layers and hold on the left mouse’s button to take the marked layers on Create a new group option). Make twelve copies of the small fir tree and make the necessary changes on the copies’ sizes. The Free Transform selection will be helpful in placing the copies as below:

 



Next we have to represent Santa’s character. Represent firstly his body and then take the Ellipse Tool (U) to represent a big ellipse. Press SHIFT button to insert another smaller ellipse on the left side.