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GRADES 3–5 · Hair · Cartoon Portraits

A Ponytail: Make It Your Cartoon

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

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

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

Show gathered hair and its hanging mass.

  1. Try three small versions, changing one shape or proportion each time. Keep the choice playful and respectful.
  2. Place the head and tie point.
  3. Draw hair flowing toward the tie.
  4. Draw the ponytail as one mass, then add a few flow lines.
  5. Choose one trial. Draw it twice while keeping two identifying details consistent; use clean selective lines.

Watch out → Try this

Common drawing problem: The ponytail floats beside the head

Repair: Attach the gathered hair at the tie point.

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.

A Ponytail: Make It Your Cartoon · Practice page

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

1 · Warm-up: A Ponytail
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: __________________________________________________