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How to Draw Caricature Portraits

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Learn how to draw caricatures, with expert tips on drawing and sketching portraits, in this free series of video art lessons

Series Summary

Caricatures are exaggerated portraits designed to distort a particularly identifiable characteristic of a person. They are often oversimplified and can either be insulting, funny or complimentary. Caricatures are used frequently for political cartoons, and entertainment magazines, and are often of famous celebrities or politicians. Early caricatures are found in the works of Leonardo da Vinci and have been used for centuries as a form of exaggeration and mocking. Today, they are still popular in newspapers and other political venues, as well as at festivals and theme parks, where artists draw caricatures of children and adults for sale.

In this free video art lesson series, our expert will demonstrate how to draw caricatures. You will get easy to follow step-by-step on how to design a concept for your caricatures, how to sketch and trace a photo for a caricature and how to add details and color to your caricature picture. If you are an amateur artists and looking for a new format for your drawing, let our expert show you how to do this fun and exciting portrait art.

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