How to Draw Franklin from Peanuts

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Draw a circle for his head.

   Add in guidelines for the face, one main vertical and couple of faint horizontals where his forehead, eyes, and mouth will be.
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   Step 2: Draw two dots for his eyes.

   Sketch a mirrored "C" shape for the nose and give him a smile.
   
   Add in half circles for the ears. , It's comprised of a bunch of circles, varying in size but very messy and scattered about the top of his head. , Add in his arms as short, vague shapes on either side of him. ,, Franklin wears pinstriped pants and a bow-tie, with a couple of creases in his shirt--still a pretty distinguished look for a cartoon kid. , Make sure no excess guidelines remain.
   
   Use the colors in the example image to make him look realistic.
   
   You're done!
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   Step 3: Scribble in his hair.

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   Step 4: Draw a bottle shape for the body (as shown in the illustration).

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   Step 5: Draw two rectangles for the legs and ovals for the feet.

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   Step 6: Sketch in his clothes.

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   Step 7: Color and outline your drawing.

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