Food · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw an apple pie: a lattice crust and a separate slice
Two undulating elliptical arcs form the edge of the pie crust.
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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 add vertical thickness to the section, and then use two sets of diagonal lines to cross to represent the grid.
Shapes and proportions
Two undulating elliptical arcs form the edge of the pie crust. Use an arc to connect the thickness of the side, and cut a triangular gap on the right side; place the separated small triangular pie on the lower right, and finally arrange the dough strips crosswise.
A common mistake
The lattice strips of the pie noodles do not follow the ellipse, and the slices tend to look like flat triangles.
How to fix it
First add vertical thickness to the section, and then use two sets of diagonal lines to cross to represent the grid.
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 undulating elliptical arcs form the edge of the pie crust. 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 an arc to connect the thickness of the side, and cut a triangular gap on the right side; place the separated small triangular pie on the lower right, and finally arrange the dough strips crosswise. First add vertical thickness to the cut surface, and then use two sets of diagonal lines to cross to represent the grid.
Connect profiles and arrange parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft
The pie crust is golden, the apple filling is warm brown, the plate is light blue, and the cream is off-white. 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 an Apple 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.
