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GRADES 3–5 · Hair · Cartoon Portraits

Hairline Shapes: Make It Your Cartoon

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make three small design trials and a repeatable original cartoon version. Focus on hairline shapes.

Shared feature reference for Hair
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

Separate hairline from the outside hair silhouette.

  1. Try three small versions, changing one shape or proportion each time. Keep the choice playful and respectful.
  2. Draw the full skull lightly.
  3. Place the hairline where hair begins.
  4. Add the outer hair mass with volume beyond the skull.
  5. Choose one trial. Draw it twice while keeping two identifying details consistent; use clean selective lines.

Watch out → Try this

Common drawing problem: Hairline and outer edge are the same

Repair: Keep both shapes visible in the plan.

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.

Hairline Shapes: Make It Your Cartoon · Practice page

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

1 · Warm-up: Hairline Shapes
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: __________________________________________________