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!