Not all wax pastels are created equal.

I just can't decide.

For smoother textures, we’ll heavily layer colors and burnish with the colorless blender, eradicating much of the texture produced by the paper. Sketch with a light hand. Using a light to moderate touch, we’ll cover the entire shape with crimson red (924), leaving the highlights open. Check out our Learn to draw animals We’ll begin with a moderate application of magenta (930) and cover the entire shape.
In order to build up depth in our color and create a rich and solid application, many applications of the pencils are required. Now I have found more than 30 stylish Fashion Birthday cakes… My favorites are inspired from Chanel bags and Christian Louboutin shoes. Since the majority of the colors are variations of red, the finished result will be harmonious.Each section of the cupcake features a different texture. In this case, a graphite transfer is used. Any graphite pencil can be used, but a lighter pencil may prevent any of the colored pencil applications from mixing in, producing grays. The shadowed areas within the cherry are darkened further by applying Dark Umber and a bit of Indigo Blue. Apr 22, 2015 - Explore cakenpastry's board "How to draw cake" on Pinterest. My only option is to shake my head in disbelief and then proceed to stuff my mouth with all of them.I absolutely love how this one came together! We’ll bring out a bit of purple and peach in this section to increase contrast and add interest.We’ll start by first applying pink (929) to the entire shape of the icing using light to moderate pressure. This helps to differentiate the folds of the icing, which will be important when we develop the shadows.In the shadowed locations, we’ll apply a bit of lilac (956) again with moderate to light pressure. Before applying colored pencils, we’ll gently lift up some of the graphite with a kneaded eraser, leaving a faint, but still visible, line drawing.We’ll begin applying colored pencils to the cherry. The shadows are complex here since we’re dealing with multiple light sources. I just can't decide. Using a brush with a small amount of water, the colors are "activated" and spread to fill up the shape.The area dries very quickly, allowing for colored pencil applications to be applied over the top. See more ideas about Cake drawing, Easy drawings, Drawings. The wrapper is waxy and smooth.Since we’re dealing with unique textures in each section of the subject, we’ll develop each section individually, working our way from the top to the bottom. Next, make the cupcake wrapper by drawing small, curved lines along the top of the trapezoid and connecting them to the bottom of the trapezoid with vertical lines. You may include the shapes of the shadows and highlights if you wish.

Finish the Cherry. In this case, a graphite transfer is used. These areas are addressed with Dark Umber before being burnished with the colorless blender.Then it's time to move on to the paper section. This application makes the reds more intense than what we observe in the reference photo.If the tooth of the paper is too evident after this color has been added, you may consider applying another heavy application of the colorless blender. Place moderate pressure on the pencil.

So after our colors are in place, the colorless blender is applied to the entire body of the icing with heavy pressure.We’ll continue working our way down and next address the visible cake section under the icing. As this color is applied, heavier pressure is placed on the pencil in the shadowed areas.Next, a bit 30% warm grey (1052) is lightly layered over the top. As usual, we will sketch simple geometric shapes first. We'll take a look at two different approaches to drawing a cupcake with colored pencils.For this project, we’ll create a drawing of a delicious pink cupcake with Prismacolor Premier colored pencils on white Stonehenge paper. The highlights are addressed with Cream and White. These early shapes will be erased later.We will first draw the bottom layers of the cake and, as the cake is going to be quite big, please remember to leave enough space for the whole drawing on your paper.​In the tutorial below, each step is highlighted in a light blue color.You don't need any special pens or tools. This color provides a nice dark tone for our shadows.Over the areas that we applied the 90% cool grey (1067), we’ll layer a bit of tuscan red (937). These lines will give some depth to the drawing.Now, draw another set of short curving lines above and on both sides of each rectangle.Erase extra lines. The color is intensified with an application of Apple Green. Are you ready to start?Easy to follow, free, step-by-step instructions on how to draw animals, plants, and popular cartoon characters. The small bit of cake, visible just underneath the icing, is coarse. This application is then activated and spread with water. This subject features several contrasting textures which will create some variety in the drawing.