ORIGINAL DRAWING LESSON

Ramen

In this lesson, we learn how to draw a famous soup. Ramen is a hearty Japanese noodle soup typically served in a flavorful meat or fish-based broth, with various toppings such as pork, egg, seaweed, and green onions. Its rich flavor and variety of ingredients make it a beloved dish worldwide.

  1. Ramen — step 1

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    Step 1

    Let's start by drawing a large oval. This will be the top view of our bowl.

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  2. Ramen — step 2

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    Step 2

    Add a wide arc at the bottom of the oval to mark the front edge and give the bowl volume.

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  3. Ramen — step 3

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    Step 3

    Draw another arc inside, parallel to the top oval. This will be the inner edge of the bowl.

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  4. Ramen — step 4

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    Step 4

    Draw another arc to show that the bowl has thickness.

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  5. Ramen — step 5

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    Step 5

    Inside the bowl, depict half of a boiled egg in the shape of a semicircle.

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  6. Ramen — step 6

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    Step 6

    In the center of the egg, draw a round yolk.

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  7. Ramen — step 7

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    Step 7

    With light lines, outline the curved shapes of the future shrimps.

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  8. Ramen — step 8

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    Step 8

    Draw segments on the body of the shrimps to convey their texture.

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  9. Ramen — step 9

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    Step 9

    Fill the space inside the bowl with wavy lines, depicting clumps of noodles.

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  10. Ramen — step 10

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    Step 10

    Add mushrooms by drawing small circles and ovals with short stems.

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  11. Ramen — step 11

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    Step 11

    Depict thin, elongated strips of green onion in the center of the bowl.

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  12. Ramen — step 12

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    Step 12

    Let's add narutomaki — draw them as a semicircle, with an uneven edge, with a concentric spiral pattern inside to show its structure.

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  13. Ramen — step 13

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    Step 13

    To finish, decorate the inner side of the bowl with a simple repeating pattern. The drawing is ready!

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