Food · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw a cupcake monster: three eyes and a pleated cup
First draw the outline of the large U-shaped paper 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: The fold lines gather from the edge of the cup to the bottom of the cup, and the three round eyes are separated laterally along the inside of the frosting.
Shapes and proportions
First draw the outline of the large U-shaped paper cup. The wavy lines and vertical strips separate the paper cup and cream. Repeat the small water droplets along the ring on the top, and add round eyes and serrated mouth.
A common mistake
The vertical pleats of the paper cup are all squeezed into the center, and the three eyes are easy to overlap.
How to fix it
The fold lines gather from the edge of the cup to the bottom of the cup, and the three round eyes are separated laterally along the inside of the frosting.
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
First draw the outline of the large U-shaped paper 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
Use wavy lines and vertical strips to separate the paper cup and cream. Repeat the small water droplets along the ring at the top, and add round eyes and a serrated mouth. The fold lines gather from the edge of the cup to the bottom of the cup, and the three round eyes are separated laterally along the inside of the frosting.
Connect profiles and arrange parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft
Monster cake custard, frosting pink, paper cup blue, mouth 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 “How to Draw a Cupcake Monster” 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.
