Create-your-own blank grid
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Free Draw by Grid: Cartoon People Drawing Book Samples
Explore cartoon character portraits with original pages from Draw by Grid: Cartoon People. Use these free drawing book samples to see the method in action, then try an independent version on spare paper.
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.
Look closely before drawing
Start with the shape that anchors the picture. Pause to compare its position with the reference, then keep or change it by choice. After finishing, redraw one part from memory to see which detail your child noticed.
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.