Create-your-own blank grid
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Draw by Grid: Cartoon People Printable Activity Samples
Make cartoon character portraits the starting point for a short screen-free session. This selection from Draw by Grid: Cartoon People gives you 4 printable pages to try together.
Sample 2
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Sample 3
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Sample 4
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Copy one square at a time
Match a reference square to the same position in the drawing grid. Notice where a line enters and leaves its square before copying it. A blank character grid is an invitation to invent a new design rather than a finished picture to color.
Make it a manageable activity
Set out a pencil, crayons, and one printed page. Agree on a comfortable stopping point, such as finishing the outline or one grid row. For siblings, print separate copies so each child can choose a pace and add personal details.
Try a cartoon character portraits extension
Look at clothing and facial details that give each character a personality. Imagine where the character is going and sketch a setting separately.
Print without stretching the artwork
Download the original JPG, then open it in an image viewer or your browser. Choose portrait orientation and fit the whole image to the printable area. Check the preview before printing; do not use a fill or crop setting. The download preserves Kevin Coulston’s original artwork.
Continue with the full book
These are selected interior samples, not the full book. See Draw by Grid: Cartoon People details and its Amazon purchase link to compare the book’s format and age guidance.