Holidays · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw a pumpkin pie: a triangular slice and an oval plate
First draw a wide triangle as the face.
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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: First connect the sides under the base of the triangle, and then draw the oval plate to the back of the entire pie.
Shapes and proportions
First draw a wide triangle as the face. A layer of trapezoidal thickness is connected to the bottom edge, wavy pie crust is added to the back edge, swirled cream is placed on the top, and then wrapped in an oval plate.
A common mistake
The pie slice has no side thickness, or the edge of the pie slice goes through the buttercream, making it look like a flat pattern.
How to fix it
First connect the sides under the base of the triangle, and then draw the oval plate to the back of the entire pie.
First draw a wide triangle as the face.
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 a wide triangle as the face. 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
Add a layer of trapezoidal thickness to the bottom edge, add wavy pie crust to the back edge, place swirled cream on top, and wrap it with an oval plate. First connect the sides under the bottom edge of the triangle, and then draw the oval plate to the back of the entire pie.
Connect profiles and arrange parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft
The pumpkin filling is orange gold, the pie crust is brown gold, the cream is off-white, and the disc is light 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 Pumpkin Pie” 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.
