Draw in 6 different styles
Draw the same picture in six different artistic styles (cartoon, realistic, silhouette, pattern, comic, abstract) to explore techniques and visual thinking.
Step-by-step guide to draw the same picture in six different artistic styles
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Step 1
Choose one simple subject to draw like a tree a cat an ice cream cone or a pair of sneakers.
Step 2
Draw six equal boxes on your paper to make six separate drawing spaces.
Step 3
Lightly pencil-sketch the same simple outline of your chosen subject once inside each of the six boxes.
Step 4
Draw the cartoon version in the first box using simple shapes big expressive features and a thick outline.
Step 5
Create the realistic version in the second box by adding correct proportions fine details and light shading.
Step 6
Make the silhouette in the third box by filling the entire outlined shape solid black.
Step 7
Turn the fourth box into a pattern version by filling the shape with repeating designs like dots stripes or zigzags.
Step 8
Draw the comic-style version in the fifth box using bold inked outlines action lines and a small speech or caption box.
Step 9
Make the abstract version in the sixth box by changing shapes altering proportions and using unexpected colors or fragments.
Step 10
Ink the pencil lines you want to keep by tracing them with your black pen or marker.
Step 11
Gently erase any remaining pencil marks that you do not want to show.
Step 12
Colour each of the six drawings using your colouring materials to finish each style.
Step 13
Share your finished six-style drawing project on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I don't have a black pen or marker to ink the lines?
If you don't have a black pen or marker for the "Ink the pencil lines" step, use a dark graphite pencil, a fine-tip ballpoint or pigment liner, or carefully build up a bold outline with black colored pencil or crayon.
My ink keeps smudging when I try to erase—how do I avoid that?
To prevent smudging when you "Ink the pencil lines" and then "Gently erase any remaining pencil marks," let the ink dry completely for several minutes and erase lightly with a clean soft eraser or choose a quick-drying pigment pen.
How can I adapt this activity for younger or older kids?
For younger children, reduce to three boxes and pre-sketch the outline so they only finish the cartoon, silhouette, and pattern styles, while older kids can add detailed shading for the realistic box, complex patterns, and exaggerated distortions for the abstract box.
How can we extend or personalize the finished six-style drawing project?
After you "Colour each of the six drawings," personalize it by adding matching backgrounds for each style, experimenting with mixed media (watercolor washes or collage) in the pattern and abstract boxes, and then photograph the set to "Share your finished six-style drawing project on DIY.org."
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Facts about drawing techniques and art styles for kids
🖍️ Cartoons use exaggeration and simple lines so a tiny change (like big eyes) can show a lot of emotion.
🧠 Drawing one subject six ways trains observation and flexible thinking — it’s like a workout for your visual problem-solving skills.
🔁 Patterns have been used in textiles and pottery for thousands of years to create rhythm and tell stories visually.
🎨 Practicing the same picture in different styles boosts creativity — artists often switch styles to spark new ideas.
🕰️ Silhouette portraits were a popular, affordable form of portraiture in the 18th and 19th centuries before photos were common.
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