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GRADES 3–5 · Cartoon Design · Realistic Observation

Three Expressions, One Character: Look and Compare

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make two observed studies with one corrected relationship. Focus on three expressions, one character.

Shared feature reference for Cartoon Design
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

Keep identity while changing emotion.

  1. Use one mirror view or teacher-approved reference. Make the first drawing lightly and compare width, height, and angle.
  2. Draw three matching head outlines.
  3. Keep hairstyle and feature spacing consistent.
  4. Change brows, eyes, and mouth for three expressions.
  5. Circle a mismatch in the first study. Make a second study correcting that one relationship before adding detail.

Watch out → Try this

Common drawing problem: The design changes with each mood

Repair: Keep two identity clues constant.

Check your work: What became closer to the reference, and how can you tell?

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

Three Expressions, One Character: Look and Compare · Practice page

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

1 · Warm-up: Three Expressions, One Character
2 · First plan
3 · Revise one choice
4 · Independent application

My evidence: What became closer to the reference, and how can you tell?

I changed __________________ because I noticed __________________.

My next practice goal: __________________________________________________