Q&A for How to Caricature

It helps to develop a strong sense of human anatomy so that you can build your caricatures from a realistic base. Try looking at pictures of people with interesting features, whether they’re celebrities, people in ads, or just random headshots you’ve found. Practice sketching the faces realistically, then look for ways to exaggerate the most distinctive features. Play around until you develop a style you like!

There are lots of apps that let you play around with turning photos into line art “cartoons,” such as Clip2Comic and Cartoon Yourself. Some of them have face morphing features that can allow you to exaggerate your features and make your face look more like a caricature.

It depends on how much experience you have and how detailed you want the caricature to be. Many experienced caricaturists can whip out a drawing in about 10 minutes.

Be as detailed as you can, and copy any noticeable shapes you see on the subject's face.

Just keep practicing and it will eventually become easier for you. Drawing is all about practicing and getting better.

It is very hard to be sued for drawing a political caricatures. It is best to do it for a publication with a good reputation. This way, you will be protected.