How To Draw a Coffee Cup?

Step 1 – Draw the Basic Cup Structure

• Start by sketching a horizontal oval at the top of your page to represent the opening of the cup.
• Lightly draw two slanted vertical lines extending downward from the sides of the oval, narrowing slightly toward the bottom.
• Close the form with a curved line at the base to indicate the bottom of the cup.
• Add a faint horizontal guideline near the bottom to help align the base evenly.
• Keep all lines light and sketchy, as this step focuses purely on proportion and perspective.
• Ensure the top oval is wider than the bottom, giving the cup a stable and realistic shape.
• Avoid adding any thickness, shading, or details at this stage; this is only the foundational framework.

Step 2 – Add Thickness and Depth to the Cup

• Draw a second oval just inside the top opening to show the rim thickness of the cup.
• Refine the outer contour lines, making them smoother and more confident.
• Slightly round the bottom edge to give the cup a solid, three-dimensional feel.
• Begin adding light shading along one side of the cup to suggest a light source.
• Use short, controlled pencil strokes that follow the curve of the cup’s surface.
• Darken the inner rim slightly to create depth inside the cup.
• Add subtle shading beneath the cup to suggest it resting on a surface.
• Maintain clean edges while gradually increasing contrast for a more realistic form.

Step 3 – Draw the Handle and Final Shading

• Attach the handle to the side of the cup using two curved lines that form a soft “C” shape.
• Add thickness to the handle by drawing a parallel inner curve.
• Ensure the handle connects smoothly to the cup body at both the top and bottom.
• Deepen shading inside the cup opening to suggest liquid or interior shadow.
• Strengthen shadows along the lower half of the cup to emphasize weight and roundness.
• Add cross-hatching or layered strokes to enhance texture without overpowering the drawing.
• Darken the cast shadow beneath the cup to anchor it firmly on the surface.
• Erase unnecessary construction lines and sharpen the final outline where needed.
• Review the entire drawing for balance, smooth curves, and consistent lighting.