Draw Cupid
Want to discover how to draw Cupid?
Dive into the world of art with this easy and enjoyable lesson on drawing Cupid! Designed specifically for young artists, this step-by-step guide breaks down the process, making it simple and fun. From Cupid’s bow to those iconic wings, all the drawing steps are laid out for you. Spend around 30 minutes on this creative endeavor, and if you feel inspired, add your personal touch with a vibrant background.
Drawing is a delightful experience when you have a user-friendly lesson to follow. Whether you’re a budding artist or just exploring your creative side, this Cupid drawing lesson is a fantastic way to express yourself. So, grab your drawing materials and embark on a journey of imagination and fun!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Draw Cupid Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
The goal is to arrive at a finished drawing of Cupid by creating one area at a time. It will take 9 steps in total as we continue to draw each section moving closer to the finished drawing. The final artwork will be finalized with color creating a drawing you will love!
With my easy steps below, every artist can sketch out an adorable Cupid. Draw his cute face. Add tiny wings and a bow and arrow. Give him a big ol’ heart to shoot. Before you know it…Cupid’s complete!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Form The Head
Start with a U-shaped outline for the Cupid’s head. Next, add a C-shaped bump for the ear. Then, draw circles for the eyes and curved lines for the brows, nose, and mouth.
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Outline The Hair
Outline the Cupid’s curly hair on top of his head.
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Draw The Arrow
Draw the thin shaft of the arrow, then outline the pointed arrowhead.
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Attach The Arms
Form the Cupid’s elongated arms attached to the base of his head similar to the illustration. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Outline The Bow
Draw the curving shape of the bow. Then, add straight lines connecting to the Cupid’s hand to outline the bowstring.
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Form The Chiton
Form the flowing shape of the Cupid’s chiton as shown.
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Add The Legs
Outline the Cupid’s long legs.
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Attach The Wings
Attach the Cupid’s wings to his back.
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Complete The Cupid Drawing
Time to color our drawing of the Cupid, the archer of love! First, shade the hair with yellow, and the skin with peach. Fill in the eyes with a black crayon. Next, use a light blue crayon for the wings. Now, shade the chiton with a white crayon. Then, color the arrow with red, orange, and yellow. Finally, fill in the bow with a dark brown crayon.
Draw Cupid PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Draw Cupid. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!