How to Draw a Cute Kawaii Coffee Cup

Alexia Young 29/08/2023

4 4 minutes read

If you’ve been a follower of my website for some time, you’ll surely know about my deep affection for food and drawing food, in particular. Lately, I’ve developed a newfound obsession with drawing food in a kawaii style. Drawing adorable coffee mugs is a breeze, and they make perfect planner stickers. If you have a knack for drawing cute things, be sure to check out my post on how to create stickers using Procreate.

In fact, this newfound passion for drawing kawaii coffee cups has even inspired me to open a sticker shop. Stay tuned for more details!

In this article, I’ll guide you through the process of drawing a charming kawaii coffee cup. This drawing is suitable for kids as well. If you want to receive free drawing resources and tutorials in your inbox every week, remember to sign up below:

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll learn the following:

How to draw a cute kawaii coffee mug
How to color the kawaii coffee cup

Before we dive in, please note that I’ll be using Procreate for this digital drawing. However, you can employ other software like Clip Studio Paint, a popular choice among digital artists, including Manga and Anime artists. To learn more about how I got started with digital art, click here.

The beauty of this drawing process is that you can use any tools you prefer. Whether it’s color pencils, pens, or crayons, the steps remain the same. So let’s get started!

Table of Contents

Step 1: Drawing the Cute Kawaii Coffee Mug

To begin, let’s sketch the shape of the coffee cup. Start by drawing a large U shape, forming the body of the mug. Next, add a semi-circle on top of the U shape to create the cup’s opening. Then, draw the rim of the mug by adding a large oval shape in the center. Our mug is almost complete.

Now, let’s add some coffee inside. Draw a liquid shape within the mug to represent the coffee. Finally, draw the handle of the mug by sketching two concentric C shapes on one side. This adorable handle will complete our coffee cup. If you want to take it a step further, you can add two small eyes and a mouth to make it even more kawaii.

Step 2: Coloring the Kawaii Coffee Cup

When it comes to coloring your coffee cup, feel free to choose any color you desire. For instance, I’m going with cream because I adore the color, and it complements the coffee shade nicely. Remember, a coffee cup can be any color you fancy. You can even get creative by adding unique designs and patterns.

Next, color the inside of the coffee mug with a slightly darker shade compared to the outer part. Then, use a dark brown color to represent the coffee itself. To give the cup an extra touch of cuteness, add two peach-colored blush spots under the eyes.

Voilà! Now we have an incredibly adorable kawaii coffee cup. You can leave it as it is or enhance it further by adding highlights. If you’re drawing this coffee cup traditionally, a white gel pen would work perfectly for creating the highlights.

That’s it! You’ve successfully learned how to draw and color a delightful coffee cup.

Drawing Resources

I hope you found this tutorial helpful as you enjoyed sketching this cute kawaii coffee cup. You can even use this post as a reference for future drawings. If you’d like to see more tutorials on drawing kawaii animals or other kawaii-themed objects, please let me know in the comments below. I’ll be adding more kawaii drawing tutorials to this blog, so stay tuned!

If you’re interested in drawing in a kawaii style and selling clipart or merchandise on Etsy, I highly recommend checking out this fantastic course. Created by my old friend Ilaria, who has been with me on Instagram since the very beginning, it’s an incredible resource. I’ve witnessed her journey from zero followers to where she stands today, and I couldn’t be prouder.

Believe it or not, there isn’t a single online course that teaches you how to draw kawaii art and make physical stickers—that is, until now! You can create your own unique stickers and sell them on Etsy or any other platform you prefer. Ilaria provides detailed instruction on drawing the characters, making this course truly exceptional and adorable.

The course is conducted in English and packs a punch of knowledge.

What do you need?
To get started, all you’ll need is a sketchbook, Photoshop, and a graphic tablet for drawing the kawaii characters. If you plan on making stickers, a printer and sticker sheets will also be necessary. However, even if you’re just looking to draw kawaii characters, this course is perfect. Don’t miss out—check it out here!

If you’re eager to enhance your artistic skills and create cute kawaii animals and people, I recommend exploring this second course by Sara. She teaches you how to draw anything in a delightful kawaii style. I absolutely adore these types of courses because they’re easy to learn and the drawing style is relatable, making it easier to attract clients.

This course is provided in Italian, but subtitles are available, ensuring that it’s simple to follow along. Make sure to check it out here!

Use code STRAYCURLS-10 to enjoy a 10% discount on the course.

And if you’re just starting with Procreate, I highly recommend the course “Procreate for Beginners: Digital Illustration 101.”

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