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GRADES 3–5 · Hair · Cartoon Portraits

Wavy Hair Ribbons: Make It Your Cartoon

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make three small design trials and a repeatable original cartoon version. Focus on wavy hair ribbons.

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

Group waves into broad flowing shapes.

  1. Try three small versions, changing one shape or proportion each time. Keep the choice playful and respectful.
  2. Draw the whole silhouette.
  3. Divide it into two or three wavy ribbons.
  4. Add a few directional lines that follow each ribbon.
  5. Choose one trial. Draw it twice while keeping two identifying details consistent; use clean selective lines.

Watch out → Try this

Common drawing problem: Many disconnected zigzags

Repair: Connect each wave into a larger flow.

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.

Wavy Hair Ribbons: Make It Your Cartoon · Practice page

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

1 · Warm-up: Wavy Hair Ribbons
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: __________________________________________________