How to Draw a Teapot

Last Updated: December 27, 2021

Teapots can be tricky to get just right, but once you know how to draw it, they can be a fun addition to a tea party scene or a painting. This article will show you how to draw a teapot.

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And for the right triangle draw a half circle on top.
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Draw a big oval on top of the circle. Draw a smaller oval connected to the bigger oval by a rectangle.
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Erase the sketch lines.
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How do I draw the mouth of the teapot?

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Depending on the angle you are drawing the teapot, you would draw a smaller eclipse circle if you are drawing the teapot looking up. You would draw a wider circle if you were looking at it from above.

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Draw a line going up and to the side, then draw another and draw an oval at the tip.

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