How to Draw a Cartoon Person

Last Updated: May 26, 2022

Do you like to draw cartoons? They are really fun to draw and quite simple, too! Follow these simple instructions and you can draw some cool cartoon kids in no time!

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Drawing a Cute Cartoon Girl

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Sample cartoon girl.
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Sketch a round shape to start drawing the head.

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Sketch the shape of the cheek by adding a point at the bottom.
- Since you are drawing a cartoon girl, keep the face narrow and feminine
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Sketch the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- During this phase, keep in mind the proportions of a face. For example, a face is generally five eyes wide.
- That being said, you can also manipulate proportions to reflect the girl's character traits. If the character is innocent, this can be reflected in giving her large eyes.
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Sketch the details for the eyes, face, hair, and clothes.
- Clothes are another opportunity to show character traits, occupation, and time period. For example, an edgy, 21st-century teen isn't going to wear the attire of a 15th-century monk.
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Refine the sketch.
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Draw the outline over the sketch to finalize the artwork.
- To trace the outline make sure to use a pen that will not smear while the sketch is being erased or the drawing colored.
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Erase and remove the sketch marks.
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Add color if desired. Keep in mind, there is more visual interest if colored
- Try to limit your color pallet in order to not give the viewer a headache. If there are too many highly saturated colors, the viewer will not know where to look and may think your art is tacky.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Drawing a Cute Cartoon Boy

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Sample cartoon boy.
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Sketch a circle to start drawing the head.
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Sketch the shape of the cheek by adding a point at the bottom.
- For the boy's head try to make the chin boxy to give off a masculine look.
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Sketch the guidelines for the eyes, nose, and mouth
- Just like with the girl, keep in mind proportions and how to manipulate them to communicate character traits.
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Sketch the details for the large eyes, face, hair, and clothes.
- Hair can be another opportunity to show who the character is. For example, someone who has nicely styled hair will come off as more sophisticated than someone with bed head hair.
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Refine the sketch.
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Draw the outline over the sketch to finalize the artwork and remove the sketch marks.
- To trace the outline make sure to use a pen that will not smear while the sketch is being erased or the drawing colored.
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Add color if desired. Keep in mind, there is more visual interest if colored
- Try to use the color wheel to choose your colors. You can use complementary colors, analogous colors, or a monochromatic color scheme.

Community Q&A

Question

Can I draw something cuter?

Community Answer

You can draw pretty much anything you want as long as you practice at it enough. If you think other types of characters are cuter, start working on drawing those.
Question

Is there an easier way to draw the eyes?

Community Answer

Yes, you can just sketch an oval with points on the ends. Add a curved line on the top for the eyelids. Make the pupils however you like.
Question

What if I'm not good at sketching and I've practiced a lot?

Community Answer

Just keep practicing. There's no other way to get better. You can't just wish for art skills and get them.