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    Is it all right to draw the head as a triangle?
    Community Answer
    You should do whatever you want to do! Develop your own personal style, and find out what suits you best. These instructions can be taken as loose guidelines; there's no one 'right' way.
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    Can I do whatever I want with the stick figure?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Do anything you can think of. Like a stick figure eating a pizza, or trying on clothes.
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    How can I make the stick figures do something?
    Community Answer
    You can draw their arms and legs in different positions to give the illusion that they're moving, running, jumping, etc. You could even make a flip book if you wanted to watch the figures move.
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    Do people seriously not know how to draw a stick figure?
    Community Answer
    Yes, there are some people that do not know how to draw a stick figure and this is simply a reference for them.
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    Do the people have to be bald, or I can add hair?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can add hair.
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    Can I give my stick figure a mullet? Or a beehive?
    Community Answer
    Sure, if you want to. Have fun with it.
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    Do I have to draw a face?
    Community Answer
    No. It helps if you want to indicate your stick figure's emotions, but it is not necessary.
  • Question
    Can I make a funny story by using stick people?
    Community Answer
    Sure you can! With funny faces with silly actions, you can make a funny stick figure story. Remember, with stick figures you can do almost anything.
  • Question
    How long did this take?
    Community Answer
    It takes around a minute, if you want detail.
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    Can I draw a story with these figures?
    12pups
    Community Answer
    Absolutely! You could make a cartoon, picture book, or any type of story you want to make!
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    How do I draw hair for these figures?
    Community Answer
    Just draw lines going down the head for long hair, or spikes coming out of the head for short hair. Try wavy lines for curly hair, or coloring it dark for darker shades of hair.
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    Can I make my stick figure look like a real human and not a stick figure?
    Potatolady
    Community Answer
    Of course! It's your drawing, and you can do whatever you want with it.
  • Question
    How do I draw a dead stickman?
    Emma
    Community Answer
    Put crosses on his eyes and draw him sideways, so it looks like he’s lying down dead.
  • Question
    Can I make him die in a hole?
    Emma
    Community Answer
    Sure! Draw a circle for the hole, draw the stick figure in the hole and put crosses for the eyes to make the stick figure look dead.
  • Question
    How do you draw the circle so perfect?
    Community Answer
    Drawing a perfect circle usually comes from practice, but you can use a coin or a bottle cap to trace around if you want.
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    Can I give the stick figures nipples?
    Top Answerer
    No. Stick figures aren't meant to show much - if any - real detail outside of expressions on the figures face.
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