How to Draw a Cartoon Man

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start out using a light color.

   Light blue in particular or yellow won't show up if you scan or copy your drawing, so you don't need to erase it.
   
   When you are happy with your picture, go over your best lines in black.
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   Step 2: Draw a circle

   , The rectangle will be the man's chest and stomach area. ,,,,,,,, Always remember that people's eyes are positioned halfway down their heads, not at the top.
   
   You can adjust his expression by the slope of the eyebrows and the angle or curve of the mouth. ,, Some people find it more pleasing to only draw three fingers and a thumb, but it's up to you. , Don't forget that people's heels extend past the line of the leg. ,
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   Step 3: which will be the man's head.

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   Step 4: Draw a rectangle

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   Step 5: attached to the man's head by a small line

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   Step 6: which leaves a space to draw his neck.

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   Step 7: Draw two stick legs on the man.

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   Step 8: Draw two stick arms on the man

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   Step 9: and a couple of fingers.

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    Step 10: Add some more detail to his arms.

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    Step 11: Add some more detail to his legs.

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    Step 12: Draw a pair of ears on the man.

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    Step 13: Add some hair on the man if you like.

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    Step 14: Add detail to the man's ears.

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    Step 15: Add the man's facial features

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    Step 16: including his eyes

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    Step 17: mouth and eyebrows.

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    Step 18: Draw a shirt on the man.

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    Step 19: and add detail

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    Step 20: to your man's fingers.

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    Step 21: Add detail to the remaining parts of your man

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    Step 22: including his pants and shoes.

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    Step 23: Finished.

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