Nature · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw cartoon clouds: animal clouds from rounded lobes
Three small clouds are first staggered in the upper middle, lower left, and lower right.
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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 long or round ears return to the outer contour of the clouds, and place the facial features in the center of each large cloud.
Shapes and proportions
Three small cloud groups are staggered in the upper middle, lower left, and lower right. Add long oval ears or round ears above the cloud, add small arc-shaped attached clouds on the side, and then use two points and a small mouth to form rabbit, bear and other expressions.
A common mistake
The ears and the clouds are separated from each other, and the animal expressions seem to be attached to another layer.
How to fix it
Let the long or round ears return to the outer contour of the clouds, and place the facial features in the center of each large cloud.
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
Three small clouds are first staggered in the upper middle, lower left, and lower right. 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 elongated oval ears or round ears on the top of the cloud, add small arc-shaped attached clouds on the side, and then use two points and a small mouth to form rabbit, bear and other expressions. Let the long or round ears return to the outer contour of the clouds, and place the facial features in the center of each large cloud.
Connect profiles and arrange parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft
The clouds are uniformly milky white, cheek pink, and the gaps between the clouds are transparent. 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 Cartoon Clouds” 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.
