Mastering Funny Faces: Kids' Drawing Guide

Isn't it amazing how a simple contrast of expression can turn a bland face into a hilarious masterpiece? Children are naturally talented at creating funny faces with just a few pencil strokes. Let's dive into a step-by-step drawing guide to help your little artists create their own comedic characters.

Before we begin, remember that the goal is to have fun and encourage creativity. There's no 'right' or 'wrong' way to draw a funny face. So, grab some paper and color pencils, and let's get started!

Drawing Funny Mouths

For a comical effect, kids can experiment with different mouth shapes. Encourage them to try out various expressions like laughing, yawning, or even saying "brrr."

Here's a simple way to draw a laughing mouth:

• Draw a large, open circle for the mouth.
• Add smaller, curved lines inside the mouth to show teeth.
• Draw two or three overlapping arcs above the mouth to create laughing lines.

Traditional Smiles

Sometimes, a simple smile can be funny too. Teach kids to draw a wide, exaggerated grin with more teeth than usual.

For a silly smile: Start with a large, half-circle mouth shape. Then, add more teeth by drawing small, stubby lines inside the mouth. Encourage kids to experiment with different smiling poses like grinning from ear to ear or baring top teeth only.

Crazy Tongues

Adding a funky tongue can transform a regular face into a funny one. Teach kids to draw long, sticking-out tongues or tongues curled up in the mouth.

For a long, sticking tongue: Draw a thin, long 'N' shape below the mouth. To show the inside of the tongue, add a smaller, darker line down the middle. Kids can also try drawing a tongue with spots or wavy patterns for an extra laugh!

Drawing Amusing Eyes

Eyes can convey a lot of emotion and when exaggerated, they can make a face hilarious. Teach kids to draw big, wide eyes or tiny, slim eyes for a comical effect.

Here's how to draw surprised, wide eyes:

1. Draw a medium-sized circle for the eye socket.
2. Draw a large, open circle for the iris.
3. Add a small, white circle for the highlights. Leave some space so the eye doesn't look too crowded.

Crossed or Uneven Eyes

Slightly crossing or making the eyes uneven can create a silly look. Teach kids to draw one eye bigger or smaller than the other, or at a slight angle for a funny effect.

For uneven eyes: Draw one circle slightly smaller than the other or place one circle above or below the other. Remember, less is more. Make the difference small, or it might look distorted rather than funny.

Big, Round Glasses

Adding oversized glasses can enhance the humor of a funny face. Teach kids to draw large, round frames that magnify the eyes and take up a significant portion of the face.

For big glasses: Draw two large, round circles. Connect them with a straight line at the top to form the frame. Kids can add details like temples and bridges to make it look more realistic.

Encourage your little artists to mix and match different mouth and eye combinations to create their own funny faces. Remind them that there are no rules, and the more unusual the combination, the funnier the face! Now, grab some paper and let the laughter begin. Happy drawing!