How to Draw Easy and Adorable Donut Art: Step-by-Step Guide

Written by Daisie Team

Published on 11 July 2023 6 min read

Ever wanted to draw a donut so cute and inviting you could almost taste it? Well, this guide will help you master the art of easy donut drawings in no time! We'll go step by step, from gathering your art supplies to adding the final glaze on your donut. Let's get started by first assembling the necessary tools for our delicious masterpiece.

1. Gather Your Art Supplies

Before we begin, we need to make sure we've got all our art supplies ready. Here's what you'll need:

Selecting Your Paper

Believe it or not, the type of paper you use can make a big difference in your final product. For easy donut drawings, a medium weight drawing paper—like the Strathmore Series 400—works best. It's sturdy enough to handle erasing and coloring, but light enough for your pencil to glide smoothly.

Choosing Your Pencils

While donuts are soft and fluffy, your pencils shouldn't be! A standard HB or 2B pencil will do the trick. They have just the right hardness for sketching your outline, but are soft enough to allow for easy erasing. If you're feeling adventurous, you could also use a mechanical pencil for even more precision.

Picking Your Coloring Materials

For our delectable donut, we'll need a variety of colors. Colored pencils like Prismacolor or Faber-Castell provide a wide range of hues and are easy to use. You can also use markers or watercolors if you prefer. Just remember: the goal is to make your donut look as tasty as possible, so choose colors that remind you of your favorite donut flavors!

Now that we've gathered our supplies, we're ready to start sketching our donut. In the next section, we'll guide you through drafting your donut outline. Let's dive in!

2. Draft Your Donut Outline

Now that we've got our supplies ready, let's jump right into crafting our donut drawing. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't worry if your first few attempts are not exactly what you envisioned. Let's break it down:

Start with a Simple Circle

Every donut starts with a simple circle. It doesn't have to be perfect; after all, real donuts aren't perfect either! Just draw a round shape as best as you can. Keep your hand relaxed and let your pencil glide on the paper. You've just drawn the basic shape of your donut, simple right?

Add Details to Your Donut

Now, let's make it look more like a real donut. Draw a smaller circle inside the larger one to create the donut hole. Next, lightly sketch the icing by drawing a wavy circle within the larger circle. The uneven shape will give your icing a natural, oozing effect. Remember, donuts come in all shapes and sizes, so feel free to play around with the thickness and shape of your donut and icing.

Erase and Adjust as Necessary

Don't worry if you make a mistake or if your donut doesn't look exactly how you want it to— that's what erasers are for! Feel free to erase and adjust your donut until you're happy with it. The more you practice, the easier it will become to create the donut shape you want.

Great job on drafting your donut outline! Now, let's bring it to life with some color. Ready to make your donut look deliciously real?

3. Color Your Donut

Now comes the fun part—adding color to your donut! This is where your creation really starts to come alive. With the right shades and a bit of creativity, you'll have a delightful, appetizing donut drawing in no time. Let's dive in:

Start with the Base Color

Let's start by coloring the donut's dough. Choose a light brown for the base. Remember, just like baking real donuts, the key here is to keep the color even. Try to color in the same direction for a uniform look, and don't press too hard on your pencil or crayon. Easy does it!

Add Shading and Highlights

Next, we're going to add some dimension to our easy donut drawing by adding shading and highlights. For shading, use a darker brown along the edges of your donut and where the icing covers the dough. For highlights, use a lighter brown or even white on the center of the donut and the dough peeking out from under the icing. This will make your donut look more three-dimensional and realistic.

Don't Forget the Sprinkles

No donut is complete without a dash of colorful sprinkles! For this, pick whatever colors you like best. Red, blue, green, yellow—the choice is yours. Just make sure to scatter them randomly across the icing to mimic the look of real sprinkles. And voila, you've just added a pop of color to your donut. Doesn't it look delicious?

Now, ready to add the final touches to your masterpiece?

4. Add Details and Finish Your Donut

It's time to put the icing on the cake, or rather, the sprinkles on the donut. With these finishing touches, your easy donut drawing will be ready to impress. Let's get started:

Draw the Sprinkles

Your donut already has some color sprinkles, but let's make them stand out even more. Go back to each sprinkle and outline it with a darker shade of its color. This will give your sprinkles some depth and make them pop against the icing. Remember, sprinkles are all different sizes and shapes—no need for perfection here.

Finalize the Donut with a Nice Outline

Now, let's finalize your donut drawing. With a black pencil or fine tip pen, neatly trace over your original sketch. This will give your donut a clean, finished look. Be careful not to smudge your beautiful coloring job!

Add a Touch of Glaze

Last but not least, let's add a touch of glaze to make your donut look even more appetizing. With a light blue or grey color, lightly shade in some areas of the icing. It's a subtle touch, but it gives the illusion of shiny, sugary glaze. Now you're not just creating easy donut drawings, you're making art that's good enough to eat!

Feeling proud of your masterpiece? It's time to show it off!

5. Show Off Your Donut Art

After all your hard work creating easy donut drawings, it's time for the fun part—showing off your masterpiece. Here's how you can share your donut art and inspire others:

First off, why not share your donut art with your friends? They'll be amazed at your new skills and might even want to learn from you. You can show them your drawing in person, send a picture through text, or even email them a scanned copy. It's always fun to see someone else's reaction to your work!

Next, let's take your donut art to the digital world. Post a picture of your donut drawing on your favorite social media platform. Whether it's Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest, your followers will love seeing your creative side. Don't forget to use the hashtag #EasyDonutDrawings to connect with others who share your interest.

Join and Participate in Art Communities

Finally, consider joining online art communities, like DeviantArt, Behance, or Dribbble. These platforms are full of artists who can provide feedback, inspire you with their work, and even help you improve your skills. Who knows? Your easy donut drawings might inspire someone else to pick up a pencil and start drawing!

So there you have it—you've not only created an adorable donut drawing, but you've also shared your work and possibly inspired others. Keep practicing, keep sharing, and most importantly, keep having fun with your art!

If you enjoyed learning how to draw easy and adorable donut art, you'll love the workshop 'Drawing with Ease and Accuracy' by Yazmin Moktan. This workshop will help you further develop your drawing skills and teach you techniques to create accurate and visually appealing illustrations. Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your artistic abilities!