Food · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw a birthday cake: cylinder cake and five candles
Use the curved upper and lower edges to connect the two sides to enclose the side of the cylinder.
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These 3 pictures show selected moments from the drawing. For every step in between and a guide on your canvas, get the full lesson in LittlePaper.
What you will learn
Practice this visual check: Let the candle wicks be arranged along the upper edge of the cake, and the tray should be a transverse oval and maintain a common central axis.
Shapes and proportions
Use the curved upper and lower edges to connect the two sides to enclose the side of the cylinder. The wavy lines define the cream edge, the top is repeated with slender candles and water drop flames, and the bottom is supported by a large oval and a central axis to form a tray.
A common mistake
Uneven spacing between candles and a round base will weaken the three-dimensional effect of the cake.
How to fix it
Let the candle wicks be arranged along the upper edge of the cake, and the tray should be a transverse oval and maintain a common central axis.
These three images are key-stage previews: the starting shape, the completed outline, and a new crayon color study. Follow the complete drawing sequence in LittlePaper. On paper, leave room around the first shape for the parts added later.
A few things to start with
Paper, pencil or black drawing pen, eraser, and crayons or colored pencils for color matching for this lesson.
A little peek at the drawing
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Selected stages · The complete drawing sequence is in the app.
Shapes, character & color
A look at the drawing stages.
Try the shape tips below on paper. When you’re ready to draw along with each small step, continue in LittlePaper.
- 01Selected stage
Position the basic shape first
Use the curved upper and lower edges to connect the two sides to enclose the side of the cylinder. Observe the position of the starting shape on the paper, leaving space for subsequent outlines and additional components.
Position the basic shape first · Preview image 1 of 3 - 02Selected stage
Connect profiles and arrange parts
The wavy lines define the cream edge, and the slender candles and water drop flames are repeated on the top, and a large oval and central axis support are used below to form a tray. Arrange the candle wicks along the upper edge of the cake, and make the tray horizontally oval and maintain a common central axis.
Connect profiles and arrange parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft
Cake custard, candle warm orange, candle blue and pink alternating, cake stand lavender purple. Apply the color first with light pressure, leaving the black outline, and then compare pairs of parts using the same color.
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft · Preview image 3 of 3
The next little step is yours
Like the idea?
Let’s make it together.
Open the “How to Draw a Birthday Cake” drawing idea in LittlePaper for the complete sequence. Follow a guide, pause when you need, and add your own colors.
Download LittlePaper from the App Store, then open the drawing idea inside the app.
Every step, at your pace.
See the full drawing sequence. Pause, replay, and take another look whenever a shape needs practice.
A guide where you draw.
Trace on the canvas, then try your own lines with a finger or Apple Pencil on a compatible iPad.
Make it yours. Keep the making.
Add crayon color, replay your creation, and give your picture a home in a digital 3D book.
