How to Draw Cartoon Facial Expressions : Thinking, Wondering, Figuring

This is the eighth tutorial in a large series of tutorials on drawing facial expressions or silly faces. This particular lesson is on how to draw a cartoon thinking face. This cartoon boy is trying to figure out a math problem or an answer to a difficult question. We have broken this tutorial down to many steps, so hopefully, it is easy enough for you to learn how to draw. Happy Drawing!

Learn How to Draw Cartoon Facial Expressions : Thinking, Wondering, Figuring

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Written-Out Step by Step Drawing Instructions

(Step 1) Draw a “U” shaped face.

(Step 2) Draw some curved lines.

(Step 3) Draw a “C” shape for each ear.

(Step 4) Draw an “M” shape and a slanted line for his hair.

(Step 5) Draw a line on both sides of the head and an upside-down “V” for more hair.

(Step 6) Draw an “M” and “W” shape for the top hairs.

(Step 7) Finish off the hair and put curved lines in the ears.

(Step 8) Draw 2 curved lines to form the nose. Put a line in there for each nostril.

(Step 9) Erase the chin so you have room to put in his hand. Draw dots on the cheeks for freckles. Draw a downwards curved line for his mouth.

(Step 10) Draw a sideways #2 shape and a #3 shape for the start of his hand.

(Step 11) Draw a wavy line on the left side of his hand. Draw a #3 shape for the top 2 fingers.

(Step 12) Draw an oval and a line for his eyes.

(Step 13) Draw 2 lines around the mouth. Draw a half-oval for the bottom of his right eye.

(Step 14) Draw a circle in each eye.

(Step 15) Fill in the eyes.

(Step 16) Draw a sideways “S” shape for each eyebrow.

Now you are done, I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.

If you want all of the steps in one picture, find it below

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