See attachment for pie drawing guide.

Thank you for joining today’s fun and creative class! We explored how to use colored pencils to draw a delicious slice of cherry pie, complete with highlights, shadows, and texture. This hands-on session helped build skills in layering, shading, and drawing perspective—all while enjoying a relaxing art activity.

Key Takeaways and Next Steps

Start Small for Success

When learning new techniques, work on a smaller canvas (like 6x6" paper). This allows for better focus on details without feeling overwhelmed.

Use the Right Supplies

Smooth or medium-textured white paper, a variety of colored pencils (including white, red, violet, and golden tones), a pencil sharpener, and a soft eraser help make the drawing process smooth and effective.

Draw Lightly and Plan Highlights

Sketch with a light hand to avoid indenting the paper. Use a white pencil to mark highlight areas before layering in color, especially on the crust and cherry filling.

Master the Lattice Crust with a Drawing Guide

The pie’s lattice crust can be tricky. Use the provided step-by-step drawing and coloring guides to help you weave lines over and under for a realistic 3D effect.

Layer Colors for Realistic Texture

Build up color in stages—start with violet for shadows, then layer in reds, yellows, and darker tones to create a juicy cherry look. Add a little “sticky filling” where it might ooze out of a real pie slice.

Colors used in Pie Drawing

Poppy Red
Scarlett Lake
Tuscan Red
Violet
Canary Yellow
Yellow Ochre
Golden Rod
Burnt Ochre
Sienna Brown
Dark Umber
Black
White
White Acrylic (can use white gel pens, Whiteout Corrector , etc.

Take your time, enjoy the process, and remember—your pie doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful. Keep practicing and try drawing different pies, fruits, or sweet treats to build your skills and confidence!