If you think about it, drawing people can be more simple than drawing other things. That's because even though we may look different from each other on the outside, we all still have the same basic structure...

How so? Well for example, a person's head is pretty much always going to be a circle or an oval. Similarly, the arms and legs are always going to be shaped like rectangles.

So, while the size of each shape that makes up each body part may change, the arrangement of these shapes will not! And once you get this arrangement down, drawing cartoon people becomes much easier!

Now, before you dive into the drawing lessons below, let me first offer you a little advice. If you're just starting out, "stick" with the stick person! You'll see that the first of a three-part drawing lesson below actually encourages you to draw stick people. Begin here and work your way up. Just some advice as I think it will help you out. :-)

Well, I'm sure you're about ready to begin. So, click on one of the lessons below and enjoy!



How to Draw a Cartoon Girl
In this lesson, find out how simple it is to draw a cartoon girl and how to draw a cool-looking kimono as well!
Level: Intermediate


How to Draw a Cartoon Boy
Check out this lesson to see how drawing a cartoon boy is actually pretty easy. Give it a try!
Level: Intermediate


How to Draw a Cartoon Woman
Using a simple drawing strategy to learn how to draw a unique cartoon woman creation of your very own.
Level: Intermediate


How to Draw a Cartoon Man
Drawing a cartoon man is pretty straight forward. Check out this lesson to see how and why this is so!
Level: Intermediate


Drawing Cartoon People - Introduction
Discover how drawing cartoon people of different sizes, shapes and sexes can actually be quite simple!
Level: Intermediate


How to Draw People Made Easy! - Part Three
The third and final part - here you'll use circles and ovals to learn how to draw people that are more curvy and less boxy.
Level: Beginner


How to Draw People Made Easy! - Part Two
This lesson builds upon the first one. Instead of using a stick person, it focuses on how to draw cartoon people more accurately.
Level: Beginner


How to Draw People Made Easy! - Part One
In this lesson, use a very simple and familiar technique to see that drawing people can actually be quite easy!
Level: Beginner


A Simple Cartoon Santa
The holiday season has arrived! Start the fun and festivities by learning how to draw a cartoon Santa!
Level: Beginner


Draw a Cartoon Chef
A cartoon chef with a rubber chicken?! Hey, why not? Get ready to cook up a brand new drawing - fresh out of the kitchen!
Level: Intermediate

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