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GRADES 3–5 · Cartoon Design · Whole Portrait Challenge

Three Expressions, One Character: Use It in a Portrait

Name ____________________ Date __________

WHAT YOU WILL MAKE

Make a warm-up study and a head-and-shoulders portrait that uses the skill. 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. Practice the focus once in a small box. Plan a larger head-and-shoulders drawing, choosing observed or original cartoon style.
  2. Draw three matching head outlines.
  3. Keep hairstyle and feature spacing consistent.
  4. Change brows, eyes, and mouth for three expressions.
  5. Use the practiced skill in the larger portrait. Keep other details simple; mark where the skill improved the final work.

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Common drawing problem: The design changes with each mood

Repair: Keep two identity clues constant.

Check your work: Where did the warm-up change a decision in your final portrait?

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

Three Expressions, One Character: Use It in a Portrait · 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: Where did the warm-up change a decision in your final portrait?

I changed __________________ because I noticed __________________.

My next practice goal: __________________________________________________