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Free Trace Then Color: Cartoon People Drawing Book Samples

Explore cartoon character portraits with original pages from Trace Then Color: Cartoon People. Use these free drawing book samples to see the method in action, then try an independent version on spare paper.

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Trace first, then choose colors

Follow the faint character outline with a comfortable pencil or crayon. Turn the page if that makes a curve easier to reach. Once the outline is complete, color it in any palette; matching an example is unnecessary.

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 Trace Then Color: Cartoon People details and its Amazon purchase link to compare the book’s format and age guidance.

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