How to Draw Cupid

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Draw a circle with guidelines for the head.

   Cupid is a fairly rotund character, so try to make your head as circular as possible.
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   Step 2: Under the head draw a larger

   This will serve as the body. , Each should end with a circle for the hand (follow the illustration to make the position for the sketched hands). , Finish these with horizontal ovals (again, follow the illustration).
   
   At this point everything should still be in circles and ovals--be patient, soon your cupid will begin to take shape. , Outline the face to make it chubby and add big eyes, a small nose, and a smiling mouth.
   
   Draw short hair curling around the edges of his face. , Draw a chubby body over the sketch.
   
   Add a bow in the left hand and a heart-shaped arrow in the right hand.
   
   Make a small wing with pointy feathers on the back. , Try to make a modular line, which passes from a thin to a thick line and vice versa.
   
   This will make your drawing look better and more professional. , Try to use light, Valentine-y colors; look at the illustration for reference.
   
   Use light colors.
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   Step 3: slightly misshapen circle.

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   Step 4: Sketch two overlapping ovals for the arm.

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   Step 5: Make the legs by overlapping ovals on the body in the same way as the hands.

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   Step 6: Detail the head and facial features.

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   Step 7: Outline the shape of the body and add more details.

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   Step 8: Line the drawing with black ink.

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   Step 9: Erase the pencil from your drawing and start coloring.

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