How to Draw a Cartoon Self-Portrait

- Paper.

- Pencil and eraser.

- Black fine tip marker or pen.

- Watercolors.

- A water cup.

- Brushes.

Step 2: Draw a Circle

- Using a pencil, draw a circle for the head. Make it centered on your paper.

Step 3: Center Guidelines

- Draw a vertical line through the circle center.

- Draw a horizontal line through the center.

Step 4: Draw Eyes and Nose

- Draw two small ovals above the guideline. These are the eyeballs.

- Just under the eyes, draw two small lines for eyebrows.

- Underneath the horizontal line, draw a “V” shape for the nose.

Step 5: Add Eyelashes and Pupils

- Add a small arc above each eye for the upper eyelashes.

- On each eyeball, add another arc for the bottom eyelash.

- Inside each eyeball, draw a smaller circle for the pupil.

Step 6: Draw Mouth and Ears

- On the guideline under the nose, draw a curved line with two peaks for the mouth.

- Draw the ear on either side of the head, centered with the guidelines.

Step 7: Add Cheeks and Chin

- To the left and right of the eyes, draw curves connecting to the mouth line.

- Draw a curved line for the chin under the mouth line.

Step 8: Detailing

- Draw a few strokes for your hair and eyebrows.

- Add a small circle for the ear piercing.

- Draw a neck.

- Add a shirt outline using curved lines.

Step 9: Add Color

- Using your fine marker or pen, trace over your drawing.

- Paint your cartoon self-portrait using watercolors. Allow your layers of paint to dry between washes.

Step 10: Add Final Details

- After the paint dries completely, go back over any details with your fine tip marker.

Step 11: Admire Your Work!

- Your cartoon self-portrait is now complete.