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GRADES 3–5 · Mouths · Cartoon Portraits

The Lip Meeting Line: Make It Your Cartoon

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make three small design trials and a repeatable original cartoon version. Focus on the lip meeting line.

Shared feature reference for Mouths
Shared feature reference. It may not show this task’s exact pose, accessory, or style. Use the teacher’s matching reference too.

Draw it step by step

Use the middle line to organize the mouth.

  1. Try three small versions, changing one shape or proportion each time. Keep the choice playful and respectful.
  2. Mark mouth corners.
  3. Observe dips and rises of the meeting line.
  4. Add lip edges around it with lighter pressure.
  5. Choose one trial. Draw it twice while keeping two identifying details consistent; use clean selective lines.

Watch out → Try this

Common drawing problem: A straight slit in every mouth

Repair: Notice the middle line before the outline.

Check your work: Which two details make both drawings belong to the same design?

Materials: pencil, eraser, paper, and a mirror or teacher-approved reference. Optional black drawing pen; no painting required.

The Lip Meeting Line: Make It Your Cartoon · Practice page

Name ____________________ Make light trials first. Divide a box further if your task needs extra versions.

1 · Warm-up: The Lip Meeting Line
2 · First plan
3 · Design trials
4 · Independent application

My evidence: Which two details make both drawings belong to the same design?

I changed __________________ because I noticed __________________.

My next practice goal: __________________________________________________