Welcome to the second part of the LOVE letter series! This guide teaches how to draw the letter O with cupid, transforming the letter into a heart shape with a winged cherub perched on top, ready with bow and arrow. The letter O naturally lends itself to becoming a heart since both shapes share similar curves. Small hearts float around the main design, adding to the romantic feel of this decorated letter.
Turning the Letter O into a Heart with Cupid
Across 17 illustrated steps, this tutorial builds the heart-shaped O and adds a cupid figure holding a bow. The cherub sits on the upper curve of the heart, aiming his arrow while smaller pink hearts scatter around the scene.
The Completed Letter: O as a Heart
Below is the finished letter O transformed into a heart with cupid flying above
This letter O continues a four-part series spelling LOVE with decorated letters. The first tutorial covers the letter L with ribbons and flowers, and after this one comes the letter V with doves and roses, followed by the letter E with gifts and balloons. Drawing all four creates a complete romantic word illustration. These decorated letter tutorials will join other guides in a Valentine’s Day drawing collection on this site.
Step Navigation Guide
Each step uses color coding for clarity:
- Grey lines represent previous sketch work
- Red lines show what to add at each step
- Black lines mark finished sections
The heart shape that forms this letter O should be symmetrical with a hollow center creating the letter opening. Draw the letter O with cupid starting from the heart outline, then add the cherub character on top. The cupid needs wings, curly hair, and his bow and arrow aimed outward. Keep pencil lines light through all 17 steps, then ink and erase afterward. Use deep red for the heart letter, soft pink for the small floating hearts, and skin tones with light blue wings for cupid.
How to Draw the Letter O with Cupid: Step-by-Step
Share Your Decorated O!
That finishes up this letter O with cupid tutorial. Are you working through all four LOVE letters in order? Feel free to leave a comment with questions or share your thoughts on the design. If your finished artwork is posted somewhere online, drop a link so others can see your decorated letter and give feedback.
Continue the series with the letter V tutorial next, or check out the Valentine card with cupid guide for another drawing featuring this winged character.