Do you have an idea of what a cup of tea should look like but struggle to put it on paper? Drawing tea doesn’t have to be a daunting task! Whether you’re just getting started, revisiting an old skill, or just looking for a new way to express your creative side, these simple steps will show you how to draw tea like a pro.
Start by sketching out a basic outline of the drink, a long cylinder with a ring of bubbles at the top. The center line of the cylinder should be curved, giving the cup a graceful, flowing appearance. The bubbles should be small and symmetrical, forming a cup-like shape. Use a ruler to extend the lines straight from rim to base, creating a clean and even height. If you want to add a handle to your cup of tea, draw a straight line from the top to the base.
Now it’s time to add texture and detail. Create a texture for the ceramic of the cup by lightly sketching short horizontal or vertical lines all around the cup. To mimic the curved shape of the cup, draw the lines in an arch shape. Then, draw a string of steam coming out of the cup, making sure it’s slightly thinner than the rim of the cup. Make sure the steam is curving slightly up, as if it’s barely starting to dissipate.
The last step is to give your cup a little color! If you want the cup to look realistic, add a wash of light gray or light brown over the base color. Be sure to keep it light so that the details still stand out. Then, add a few streaks of white along the rim of the cup and a few drops of water droplets to give your cup a nice “just used” look. Alternatively, if you’re feeling adventurous, you could add color to your drink itself. A few drops of yellow or brown would give your cup an inviting, steaming-hot look.
And there you have it! With just a few simple steps, you now know how to draw tea like a pro. Whether you’re trying to capture the perfect cup of your favorite tea or just looking for a way to practice your drawing skills, this tutorial should have you covered. No matter what you decide to do, just remember: drawing tea isn’t hard – it’s as easy as brewing a cup of your favorite beverage. So go ahead, pull out that pencil and paper, and get drawing!
You can make your tea drawing stand out even more by adding embellishments, like cute spoon and biscuits. Start by sketching out a spoon on either side of the cup, making sure that it fits within the design. For the biscuit, draw a rough circle and then sketch the details—iced sugar coating and chocolate chips—using light shading and lines.
If you’re going for a more realistic look, draw your spoon, biscuit and steam more detailed by adding more lines and shadows. Draw a few lines within the steam, making sure that they all go in different directions. There should be a bit more effort on shading the biscuit, making it look more three dimensional by adding more layers of lines.
For the final touches, add a few reflective highlights on the spoon and ceramic with a white pencil. To achieve this, draw a few thin white lines on the edges of the object, alternating between thick and thin. Then finish by adding some doodles around the cup. These could be a few splatters of coffee or tea stains, a few coffee beans or even some tea leaves peeking out of the cup.
Now you know how to draw tea like an artist! With these steps, you can create beautiful illustrations of your favourite drinks with ease. Just remember to stay creative and let your imagination run wild. Keep practicing and refining your technique and before you know it, you’ll become a master of tea-drawing!
