Food · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw a chocolate ice cream: a waffle cone and chocolate swirls
Two downward curves position the cone cup.
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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 cone narrow slightly downward, first draw the wavy edge of the bottom layer, and then fold the upper layer at the back.
Shapes and proportions
Two downward curves position the cone cup. The upper and lower arcs close the mouth and bottom of the cup, and cross horizontal and vertical lines are used to form a checkered pattern; wavy cream and swirling chocolate are stacked on top.
A common mistake
The top and bottom of the cone are the same width, and the ice cream layer is not blocked up and down.
How to fix it
Let the cone narrow slightly downward, first draw the wavy edge of the bottom layer, and then fold the upper layer at the back.
Two downward curves position the cone cup.
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
Two downward curves position the cone cup. 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 upper and lower arcs close the mouth and bottom of the cup, and cross horizontal and vertical lines are used to form a grid pattern; the wavy cream and swirling chocolate are stacked on top. Let the cone narrow slightly downward, first draw the wavy edge of the bottom layer, and then fold the upper layer at the back.
Connect profiles and arrange parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft
Chocolate ice cream is dark brown, the cone is golden, and the sugar needles are pink and green. 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 “Chocolate Ice Cream Drawing” 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.
