
How to Draw a Cupcake
Follow a clear step-by-step drawing guide for a cupcake.
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14 minute lesson
Step-by-step guide
- 1
Block the subject
Use light construction lines to place the main a cupcake shape before drawing details.
- 2
Add key features
Place the most recognizable features first, then check proportions before darkening lines.
- 3
Clean the contour
Erase construction marks and vary line weight around the focal point.
- 4
Shade and finish
Add one shadow family, one highlight, and a few texture marks instead of filling every area.
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