What is a Caricature?

• A caricature is a portrait that exaggerates or distorts the essence of a person creating a visual likeness.

Drawing a Caricature

• Start by thinking of a physical feature that you would like to exaggerate. It could be…– A smile– Your hair– Your nose– Something you always like to wear– It can be almost anything!

Drawing a Caricature

• Next, think of how you will draw yourself as a cartoon-style character.

• Caricatures are not meant to look real. • How will you simplify or cartoon-ify yourself?• Don’t forget about exaggeration. • This isn’t just a cartoon, it is a drawing meant

to play up a certain feature.

Examples of Caricatures

Examples of Caricatures

Examples of Caricatures