Basically, the caricature maker has a database of different ready-drawn features. These features are categorized into their particular features, such as eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth, ears, hair, and face shape. All you need to do is to choose the feature you would like, and then select from the options of the feature you have selected. For example, if you chose the eye feature, you would have a selection of eye shapes to choose from, be it bigger, smaller, rounder or even longer eyes. Do not worry that the shape of the feature is not as big or round as you want. The program allows you to change the shapes as desired. Pick the closest matching feature to the one you have in mind, and then edit accordingly. After you have selected and edited each feature, you can see the results of your creativity.

Another thing you can do is to upload a photo of a face, and make it into an animated caricature. The program will transform the face into a stamp, which you can easily reuse with the click of a button. This allows you to choose the background and wardrobe you would like to have the face on. After that, you can choose to download or dispose of your end product. Downloading it can be done by saving the caricature in.jpeg or.gif file formats to your computer. You also have the option of putting your caricatures online in any websites that supports HTML script codes, by copying the codes and pasting it into the desired website. An alternative is also to send the picture to your e-mail.

Some of these programs offer more advanced services, where a real caricature artist draws the caricature for you. Usually, you will need to pay for the services. Such services can include a personalized caricature of you which can be used as a gift idea, or even made into an animated caricature. Usually, you will have to send in photos of faces of which you want caricatures drawn, along with the background and wardrobe of your choice.

stations. But it’s not about the time involved really. Most of us would be happy to draw something half decent even if it did take a bit longer.

If you want to discover how to draw a caricature well, the first step is to become a keen observer. It is important to train your vision to focus on the most interesting, or unusual features of the subjects. Eyes, ears and teeth are common points of difference, but almost anything on the face can be a good place to begin. While many caricatures are face and shoulder portraits only, some artists will extend the drawing to a full-body sketch. Total body options are often seen to be more difficult in a technical sense, but they do allow you to use more material to make the subject more recognizable. A musician or singer may have a microphone or instrument in their hand. A sports star may have their bat all ball of choice. Or you may decide to show them in a certain pose or setting, all options will help your picture look more interesting. So do think about whether or not you want props to be included. It is often a good idea to practice with people from still photographs.

You’ll find countless pictures on the internet or in magazines of subjects to draw – it’s probably best to begin with people who aren’t going to get too offended if you get any details wrong! So those are the basics about learning how to draw a caricature. As you become more observant and more competent your pictures will improve and you’ll be whipping up pictures with the best of them!