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How To Draw A Caricature Of President Obama

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Draw a caricature of President Obama with this easy to follow step-by-step tutorial.

This tutorial will show you how to draw a caricature of President Obama. President Obama was born August 4, 1961. He is the 44th President of the United States, having taken office in 2009. He is also the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned after his election to the presidency in November 2008.

In this drawing tutorial we will be using simple shapes so even the most novice artist will be able to achieve expert results. When following theses directions it is always better to begin your drawing with step one, then step two, and so on this will assure you that you get the desired effect from your completed drawing.

How To Draw A Caricature Of President Obama #1

First draw a circle with a triangle under it. This should resemble an ice cream cone.

How To Draw A Caricature Of President Obama #2

Next merge your two shapes erasing any unnecessary lines and rounding the point of the chin.

How To Draw A Caricature Of President Obama #3

One of President Obama's prominent features is his smile. So we want to make sure it stands out in our drawing. To do this draw an upside down rounded triangle that bows in the middle.

How To Draw A Caricature Of President Obama #4

Now we give him a simple nose.

How To Draw A Caricature Of President Obama #5

President Obama often looks as though he's squinting. So we want to keep the eyes simple. Draw his eyes as simple lines being a little thicker towards the outside and put a small 3/4 circle at the bottom middle of your line. Make sure to add some thick eyebrows

How To Draw A Caricature Of President Obama #6

Another of President Obama's prominent features is his ears. Draw them starting where you merged your two shapes in step one and end them at the top of the mouth.

How To Draw A Caricature Of President Obama #7

Add a hairline. Luckily for us President Obama keeps his hair short and therefore it's very easy to draw.

How To Draw A Caricature Of President Obama #8

You can stop at step seven and have a nice and simple caricature of President Obama or color him and give him a body. I made mine doctor Obama.

How did your Obama drawing turn out? Remember the most important part of drawing cartoons is to have fun!

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Please let me know how your Caricature Of President Obama looks. Were the instructions easy to follow?

  • Tipi Feb 20, 2012 @ 10:44 pm | delete
    Your drawings are always fun to see. Thanks for sharing!
  • soundtrackdude Jan 4, 2012 @ 9:36 am | delete
    awesome
  • Brite-Ideas Dec 19, 2011 @ 6:56 pm | delete
    This is so well explained, that I think I can easily do this! really informative, loved it :)
  • jpratama Apr 24, 2011 @ 4:18 pm | delete
    Hi Russ, just knowing you from the forum. It's true, your tutorial is just very simple and easy to follow. Very inspiring, don't change the way you teach :-)
  • JoshK47 Feb 26, 2011 @ 12:50 pm | delete
    A very easy-to-follow guide - great job!
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