How to Draw a Chocolate Bar
Chocolate bars are a deliciously sweet treat enjoyed by all ages. If you have the passion and the skill to draw one yourself, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do so. Get ready to whip out your drawing supplies and let your inner artist soar to chocolaty heights.
Section 1- Sketch Out the Basic Outline
To start, start off by sketching out the basic outline of your chocolate bar. Use pencil and paper and lightly draw out the overall shape, taking your time with this step. Keep in mind that the finished product should be a rectangle, but the sides and corners should be slightly different in length and angle. Sketch lightly – you can always go over it again for a more precise look.
Next, draw in the segments of your chocolate bar. This is one of the most important steps because by measuring the distance between each segment you will determine the size of your chocolate bar. Be sure to draw accurately and leave a little distance between the segments so that the details have room to add a bit of realism.
Once you feel happy with the amount of segments, draw facial features if you wish. You can add in eyes, a mouth, eyebrows, and any other expression you’d like your bar of chocolate to have. This is an optional step, so it’s entirely up to you!
Time to get shadin’! Using a sharpened pencil and a light touch, add in shading to the outline, helping to create depth and dimension. Curved lines work best for this, and be sure to add the shading with overlapping lines (like a plaid pattern) instead of in one solid, single line. This will make all the difference in the overall look!
That’s it for the sketching out part – now the unique and fun details begin.
Section 2- Create Color
Ready to see your chocolate bar come alive? Now it’s time to add coloring. You can do this by using colored pencils or marker, depending on your preference and which material you have available. For a traditional chocolate bar, reach for brown, but you can also do a more creative color, like blue, pink, or even rainbow!
Make sure to fill in the segments accurately – this will ensure that your bar looks realistic. While doing this, take the time to add other details like writing for the packaging, for example. Making it creative will give your chocolate bar more personality!
Now for the finishing touches. Lightly go over the entire area with a white pencil. Blend in any areas that you think need it, and this should help create a smooth and creamy look.
Finally, erase any leftover pencil lines and erase any smudges or extra marks to make sure your bar looks extra yummy!
Section 3- Make it Extra Special
To make your chocolate bar extra special and realistic, use your imagination and add in detailed toppings! The possibilities are endless – you can add sprinkles, chopped nuts, mini marshmallows, crunched up candy pieces, and more. If you choose to do this, keep in mind to stay within the lines of the bar and add the toppings in an even and consistent manner.
Next, you can draw desserts that you can dip your chocolate in. This should represent a perfect pair and make your art even more special and fun! Drawing macarons, cookies, marshmallows, and other desserts is a great way to complete the perfect sweet drawing.
Shading and texturing the tops of the desserts is essential for added realism. Experiment with different colored pencils and find the perfect one for each dessert. Add some fine details like flecks of sugar, sprinkles, chocolate shavings and more to make them look even yummier.
The final step in making your chocolate bar come to life is to add light reflects and shadows. Use light strokes and a white pencil to simulate the light on the chocolate. Adding texture to the chocolate pieces, combined with the light reflections, will make it look even more delicious.
Section 4- Have Fun and Get Creative!
Now that the basics are out of the way, it’s time to take your chocolate bar to the next level. There are so many creative things you can do! Get creative with the colors, shapes and toppings mentioned above. You could even draw a chocolate bar in the shape of a character or animal, depending on what you’d prefer.
Try drawing larger pieces of chocolate and leaving some gaps between them. You can also incorporate swirls and spirals into your drawing to give it more character and personality. Don’t be afraid to experiment and add fun little details such as more topping or a fun facial expression for the bar.
Last but certainly not least, add in some colors that make everything look yummier. Mix and match colors and add little details to each of the pieces – maybe draw some dark or pastel colors in bits so it looks like the chocolate is melting.
Drawing a chocolate bar can be both thrilling and fulfilling if you take the time and put your heart into it. Whether it’s a realistic representation or a funny and quirky drawing, it’s sure to look delicious, and hopefully, you’ll feel sweet satisfaction with the end result.
