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I Turn Starbucks Cups Into Art
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I Turn Starbucks Cups Into Art

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I am a 19-year-old artist from Ohio and I like to draw on pretty much anything; my specialty, Starbucks cups. I got my inspiration from an artist by the name of Kristina Webb who drew on a cup and then I decided to try it out myself. To say the least, it turned out to be one of my favorite things to do and now I have a little collection growing.

I started posting my cup art to my Instagram and they BLEW UP! My most popular cup art, being my blue cup, now has over 12,700 likes which blew my mind. So, here I am now, sharing them with you!

All of my cup designs are created with sharpies, a white gel pen and copic markers to fill in solid areas or to add a gradient. These cups are great for holding pens and pencils and definitely add a pop of color and creativity into my bedroom.
Feel free to check out all of my creations on my Instagram, if you’d like!

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carrahanne avatar
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just turned 20 today, so I am no longer 19~ I am glad people are enjoying my designs. ^_^

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MichaelQuigley
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

brilliant - if Starbucks had any sense they would commission you to design some cups for them to print. Or maybe even start a campaign for 'Cup Art' to display the best ones in their stores.

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JakeFerguson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great idea! Wonder how many people would buy the markiplier cup... Know I would lol

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AthenaZhang
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love these art pieces. They look amazing. I have an idea to that, your cup art on the plastic/clear starbucks cup could have LED lights inserted and attached to keep their prettiness at night. kiki emoticon I don't know if it is viable, but it won't hurt to try and see, right? ^_^

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tiagoobin
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Happy b-day late! ^^ These are amazingly fabulous. I could stare these for hours : D

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BeaRoberts
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a great job! It's not easy to paint / draw onto 3D objects. Well done, they're beautiful.

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EvaBischof
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do not like their coffee but now I like at least their cups :) really love your work!

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it makes you feel better, I don't like coffee at all. My mom always brings me home a cup to decorate when she gets Starbucks ^_^

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BarbBraun
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a fan of Starbucks, but I sure do love these cups. Fantastic artwork!

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CadencePatrick
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ooh markiplier XD thats my style lol. these are a great work of cup art XD

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NicoleLaRue
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the coolest thing ever... you made some gorgeous designs from a relatively boring cup. I don't have instagram, but I really enjoyed your cups. I'd love to see some of your freestyle work. I like your style and design, and I'm thinking you could have some amazing work.

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MichaelaMužíková
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Girl, you should really show it to Starbucks itself! These designs are absolutely stunning and beautiful. I bet that they'd do special edition of those cups with your name on it.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have seen my work, but have shown no interest in using any of my designs. Typically they do white cup contests which I have entered; however, they don't like gradients on their cups and the logo cannot be tinkered with at all.

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CarridinePoran
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is very accomplished work so that is all you get for your 20th birthday. I don't think you need anybody to give you anything. You can do it yourself. Truly remarkable.

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KonstantinosTheodoridis
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you are very talented! you should really contact starbucks for a possible cooperation!

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TinyDynamine
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're very talented but please don't lower yourself to Starbucks' standards!

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CarmenHsu
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love them, I would love it if you made another post on how you did them! And is the third cup art of Markiplier? I swear it's Markiplier.

carrahanne avatar
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I honestly just put my hand inside the cup, for leverage, then I draw. :') I don't really have steps. And yes, it is markiplier xD

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CathySloane
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have you approached Starbucks about designing a cup or two for them? I have a couple of their designer travel mugs and would definitely purchase one of any of your designs. They're absolutely beautiful! Love them!

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Silvia
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really lovely. Have you asked Starbucks if they want to buy your designs from you? It's good advertisement for them and they might turn into collector items. I'm sure you could make some good money behind this.

carrahanne avatar
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just turned 20 today, so I am no longer 19~ I am glad people are enjoying my designs. ^_^

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MichaelQuigley
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

brilliant - if Starbucks had any sense they would commission you to design some cups for them to print. Or maybe even start a campaign for 'Cup Art' to display the best ones in their stores.

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JakeFerguson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great idea! Wonder how many people would buy the markiplier cup... Know I would lol

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AthenaZhang
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love these art pieces. They look amazing. I have an idea to that, your cup art on the plastic/clear starbucks cup could have LED lights inserted and attached to keep their prettiness at night. kiki emoticon I don't know if it is viable, but it won't hurt to try and see, right? ^_^

tiagoobin avatar
tiagoobin
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Happy b-day late! ^^ These are amazingly fabulous. I could stare these for hours : D

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BeaRoberts
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a great job! It's not easy to paint / draw onto 3D objects. Well done, they're beautiful.

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EvaBischof
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do not like their coffee but now I like at least their cups :) really love your work!

carrahanne avatar
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it makes you feel better, I don't like coffee at all. My mom always brings me home a cup to decorate when she gets Starbucks ^_^

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BarbBraun
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a fan of Starbucks, but I sure do love these cups. Fantastic artwork!

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CadencePatrick
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ooh markiplier XD thats my style lol. these are a great work of cup art XD

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NicoleLaRue
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the coolest thing ever... you made some gorgeous designs from a relatively boring cup. I don't have instagram, but I really enjoyed your cups. I'd love to see some of your freestyle work. I like your style and design, and I'm thinking you could have some amazing work.

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MichaelaMužíková
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Girl, you should really show it to Starbucks itself! These designs are absolutely stunning and beautiful. I bet that they'd do special edition of those cups with your name on it.

carrahanne avatar
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have seen my work, but have shown no interest in using any of my designs. Typically they do white cup contests which I have entered; however, they don't like gradients on their cups and the logo cannot be tinkered with at all.

Load More Replies...
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CarridinePoran
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is very accomplished work so that is all you get for your 20th birthday. I don't think you need anybody to give you anything. You can do it yourself. Truly remarkable.

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KonstantinosTheodoridis
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you are very talented! you should really contact starbucks for a possible cooperation!

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TinyDynamine
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're very talented but please don't lower yourself to Starbucks' standards!

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CarmenHsu
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love them, I would love it if you made another post on how you did them! And is the third cup art of Markiplier? I swear it's Markiplier.

carrahanne avatar
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I honestly just put my hand inside the cup, for leverage, then I draw. :') I don't really have steps. And yes, it is markiplier xD

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CathySloane
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have you approached Starbucks about designing a cup or two for them? I have a couple of their designer travel mugs and would definitely purchase one of any of your designs. They're absolutely beautiful! Love them!

silvia_pierik avatar
Silvia
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really lovely. Have you asked Starbucks if they want to buy your designs from you? It's good advertisement for them and they might turn into collector items. I'm sure you could make some good money behind this.

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