Food · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw a wedding cake: stacked tiers and scalloped icing
Start with a cylindrical cake with a small oval top.
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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: Expand the width downward layer by layer from small to large, and check whether the center of each layer is on the same vertical line.
Shapes and proportions
Start with a cylindrical cake with a small oval top. Expand the diameter downward step by step, keeping the central axis aligned, and then arrange flowers and small dots along the edge of the steps.
A common mistake
The upper layer is wider than the lower layer, or the centers of the layers are staggered, making the cake look like it is about to topple over.
How to fix it
Expand the width downward layer by layer from small to large, and check whether the center of each layer is on the same vertical line.
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
Start with a cylindrical cake with a small oval top. 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
Expand the diameter downward layer by layer, keeping the central axis aligned, and then arrange flowers and small dots along the edge of the step. Expand the width downward layer by layer from small to large, and check whether the center of each layer is on the same vertical line.
Connect profiles and arrange parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft
Each layer of cake is uniformly custard yellow, icing powder, leaf green, and the base is light blue. 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 Wedding 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.
