Picture of a child next to the finished sketch.
There's no doubt about it: Faces are one of the more difficult things to draw, and, while there are clear rules about draw an adult's face, a kid's face can be more complicated. The features are closer together, but the eyes are the same size as an adult's; the forehead is also larger. However, with an image at hand and a hefty eraser, it is possible to draw kid's faces well.
Instructions
1. Observe the shape of the head in the image. Try to mimic it on the page, and don't be afraid to try a few times. Draw a vertical line directly down the center, a horizontal line directly across the middle of the face and another horizontal line splitting the lower half of the face in two.
2. Add two more vertical lines, which will mark the midsection of each eye. Do this by dividing each side of the face roughly in half.
3. Sketch the eyes using the guiding lines. The bottom horizontal line is where the bottom-most part of the nose should begin. Draw the mouth below the nose, also following the guiding lines.
4. Add the eyebrows and draw in the pupils of the eyes. Leave a small amount of white in the iris of the eye to make the eyes look attentive.
5. Draw the ears as you see them in the image. The earlobe should line up with the lowest part of the nose in the drawing, and the top of the ear should line up with the top of the eye. Add hair and shading to finish the drawing.
