How to Draw Canelé and Coffee in Pen and Ink

Introduction

Hello, my name is Pen Drawing Maru. This time, I will show you how to draw a pen drawing of the traditional French pastry “Canelé” and coffee. Canelé is loved by many people for its unique shape and deliciousness. The combination with coffee is visually beautiful and expands the joy of drawing. In this article, I will explain in detail the specific steps to draw Canelé and coffee. From sketching to inking and shading, I will explain it in a way that even beginners can understand. The charm of pen drawing is that you can express richly with simple tools. I hope you will feel the joy of pen drawing and be able to create wonderful works. Let’s embark on the world of pen drawing of Canelé and coffee together!

Tools Used This Time

• Gel ink ballpoint pen (about gel ink ballpoint pen)
• Gel ink (about gel ink)

What is Canelé?

Canelé is a traditional baked pastry originating from the Bordeaux region of France. Its official name is “Canelé de Bordeaux”. The characteristic of Canelé is that it has a crispy caramel-like texture on the outside and a moist and chewy texture on the inside.

Characteristics of Canelé

• Shape: Canelé has a unique grooved shape and is baked using a special mold.
• Ingredients: The main ingredients are egg yolk, milk, sugar, vanilla, rum, etc. These ingredients are used to create a rich flavor.
• Texture: The outside is crispy, and the inside is chewy. This unique texture is created by baking slowly at a low temperature.

History of Canelé

The origin of Canelé is said to be in the Bordeaux region of France around the 16th century. It is said that nuns in monasteries made it using leftover egg yolks.

Sketching

Drawing Rough Outline

Start by sketching with a pencil. First, draw rough outlines with a pencil.

Deciding the Shape

Based on the outlines, decide the shape of the Canelé and the cup, and draw the details. Draw the pattern on the plate at this stage as well.

Inking

Drawing the Contours

Next, use a gel ink ballpoint pen (ball size 0.28mm) to ink. First, draw the contours, then draw lines along the shape of the Canelé and the cup to express the three-dimensional effect. Draw the lines of the plate pattern with dotted lines and also draw the shadows on the table.

Adding Coffee and Shadows

Express the black part of the coffee by layering straight lines along the water surface. Draw the dark parts where light does not hit the Canelé and the cup with lines along the shape.

Drawing the Shadows of Canelé and Objects

Add lines to darken the color of the Canelé and coffee. Also, draw the shadows of the plate and cup.

Drawing the Shadows on the Table and the Rim of the Cup

Draw the shadows that fall on the table and the edge of the cup.

Erasing

Erase with an eraser. Apply light pressure in one direction to avoid damaging the paper. Be careful not to press too hard, as the lines will become thicker when you ink later.

Finishing

Finally, check the whole thing and finish it. It’s finished. Write your signature.

Conclusion

In this article, I explained in detail how to draw a pen drawing of the traditional French pastry “Canelé” and coffee.
How was it?
I introduced specific steps to express the unique shape and texture of Canelé and the three-dimensional effect of the coffee cup.

Pen drawing is an attractive art that allows rich expression with simple tools. Through this pen drawing of Canelé and coffee, I hope you learned new techniques and will be able to create even more wonderful works.

Thank you for reading to the end. Please look forward to more information about the joy and techniques of pen drawing.