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"Now who is that with the ice cream and cake?
The party ain't live without the ice cream and cake.
Whatchu want, some ice cream and cake?
All the kids like ice cream and cake."
- "Ice Cream and Cake" by Buckwheat Boyz
Ice cream is a symbol of summer and a favorite treat of both children and adults. Traditionally, it is made from milk and sugar. Today, many non-dairy versions are also available, often made from nut "milks."
Ice cream was first introduced in Europe in the 1600s. Explorer Marco Polo described "fruit ices" he had observed in Asia. These predecessors to ice cream may date back many centuries.
The popular ice cream cone was invented at the World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, USA in 1904.
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Legend has it that when an ice cream purveyor ran out of bowls, he turned to a nearby waffle seller for help. The waffles were folded, and the ice cream cone was born.
Did you know? The most popular ice cream flavors are vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. All three of these flavors are combined in Neapolitan ice cream.
Many other desserts are made with ice cream, including milkshakes, floats, banana splits, and ice cream sundaes topped with nuts and candy.
If you're dreaming of a refreshing treat, try drawing this cartoon ice cream cone.
You'll only need a pencil, an eraser, and perhaps something to color with. Then, follow the step-by-step instructions as you draw this tasty dessert!
If you liked this tutorial, see also the following drawing guides: Ice Cream, Milkshake, and Hot Chocolate.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
1. Begin by drawing a long curved line. It should nearly, but not completely, enclose an irregular round shape. This is the bulk of the ice cream scoop. Draw a short curved line overlapping one end of the first line.
2. Draw curved lines in an overlapping series on both sides of the scoop. This is the scalloped edge left behind as the ice cream overflows the scoop.
3. Draw more overlapping curved lines around the bottom of the scoop.
4. Complete the outline of the ice cream scoop with a final curved line. Then, extend a pair of curved lines beneath the scoop. Allow them to meet at a gentle point, forming the triangular ice cream cone.
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5. Draw curved lines along the bottom of the ice cream scoop.
6. Draw curved lines diagonally across the ice cream cone. Then, draw parallel diagonal lines slanted in the opposite direction. This cross hatching pattern provides the waffle-like texture of the cone.
7. Complete the cross-hatching with additional lines. Then, begin to draw the chocolate chips on top of the ice cream. Use curved lines to enclose small irregular shapes.
8. Draw more chocolate chips and chunks on top of the ice cream scoop. Again, use curved lines to enclose small irregular shapes.
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9. Draw more chocolate chips, erasing at the edge of the scoop as necessary.
Color your cartoon ice cream cone. If you like mint chocolate chip ice cream, shade the ice cream light green and the chips brown. Be creative - you can color your ice cream and sprinkles to create any flavor you'd like!
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A 1 year old can draw that from his head i want more complicated turtorials and cool
Hey, you can always check my intermediate drawing tutorials, I think you'll find the challenge you're looking for 😎