Learn how to draw cartoon food with a calm, beginner-friendly sequence. This easy drawing tutorial breaks the subject into simple curves and shapes that are easy to follow.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Black fineliner or marker
- Colored pencils or crayons
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Time needed:
19 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Draw the Topping
Sketch a rounded top with a gently wavy lower edge. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 2: Add the Round Base
Close the food character with a large curved bottom. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 3: Draw the Eyes
Place two small expressive eyes beneath the topping. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 4: Finish the Face
Add a round nose, curved smile, and short lower mouth line. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 5: Add Arms and Legs
Draw two hanging arms and two short legs with rounded feet. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 6: Add the Sprinkles
Scatter short oval sprinkles across the rounded topping. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- The mix of rounded and angular shapes gives this cartoon food a clear cartoon silhouette.
- Building the cartoon food one part at a time makes its proportions easier for beginners to compare.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Check the outline, erase any unwanted pencil marks, and add color if you like. Your cartoon food step by step drawing is complete, so try it again and make the next version your own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I keep my cartoon food drawing in proportion?
Compare each new shape with the parts already drawn, and make small corrections before adding darker lines.
Can I color the finished cartoon food?
Yes. Choose any colors you enjoy, and keep a few lighter areas to make the cartoon drawing feel lively.
