Turn your food into illustrations
Turn Your Food into Illustrations
A beginner-friendly art class by Mariam Poppins
Transform everyday meals into charming illustrations. In this self-paced class, you'll learn how to draw food from real-life references using simple shapes, playful colors, and easy digital techniques. No experience is needed -just your iPad, your stylus, and a bit of appetite.
What You'll Learn
- How to break food into simple shapes
- Fun texture tricks that bring your art to life
- How to draw from real references without overthinking
- Ways to add personality while keeping things clear and readable
What's Included
- Five short lessons you can finish at your own pace
- Step-by-step demonstrations
- Reference photos and practice prompts
- Lifetime access to the class as long as the website is up
Ideal For
Beginners, hobby artists, food lovers, and anyone who wants a fun, creative way to start drawing food daily.
Bring your snacks, your curiosity, and let's turn your food into art.
LESSON 1 - How to Draw a Dessert Cupcake
Focus: Not overthinking, frosting details, stepping outside of reference
Skill outcome: students gain early confidence by drawing something cute and tasty.
LESSON 2 - Avocado Toast
Focus: layering shapes, adding tiny details (pepper, berries, herbs)
Skill outcome: students learn how to build food with overlapping elements.
LESSON 3 — Fruit and Veggies
Focus: repeat shapes (berries, slices), color variation, adding details
Skill outcome: students learn how to keep repeated objects interesting, not flat.
LESSON 4 - Coffee
Focus: making a cute drink, straw placement, simple details
Skill outcome: students learn how to make a cute beverage with details.
LESSON 5 - Ramen Bowl
Focus: making a tasty bowl of Ramen with details
Skill outcome: students practice making a tasty bowl of Ramen in a simplified way.