How to Draw a Cartoon Ear

Learn how to draw a great looking Cartoon Ear with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Cartoon Ear.

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Cartoon Ear

How to Draw a Great Looking Cartoon Ear for Kids and Beginners - Step 1

Cartoon Ear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 1

1. Begin the cartoon ear outline by drawing a long, curved, line. This outlines the top of the ear, a part of the ear known as the helix.

Easy Cartoon Ear Drawing - Step 2

Cartoon Ear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 2

2. Extend the bottom of the line to form the bulge of the earlobe.

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Easy Cartoon Ear Drawing - Step 3

Cartoon Ear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 3

3. Draw a "C" shaped line in the middle of the ear. This begins the area called the external auditory meatus, the tissue around the opening of the ear canal.

Easy Cartoon Ear Drawing - Step 4

Cartoon Ear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 4

4. Extend the bottom of the "C" shaped line to form an incomplete peanut shape. This outlines the intertragal notch above the earlobe and the tragus, the rounded, triangular tissue that extends to partially cover the ear canal.

Easy Cartoon Ear Drawing - Step 5

Cartoon Ear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 5

5. Draw a large "C" shaped line near the top of the ear. This forms the bottom edge of the helix and the top of the antihelix.

Easy Cartoon Ear Drawing - Step 6

Cartoon Ear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 6

6. From the "C" shaped line, extend another curved line. This outlines the bottom of the antihelix and the outer edge of the concha, the depression surrounding the ear canal.

Easy Cartoon Ear Drawing - Step 7

Cartoon Ear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 7

7. Extend another curved line from the "C" shaped line and double it back upon itself. This outlines a depression known as the triangular fossa.

Add More Details to Your Cartoon Ear Picture - Step 8

Cartoon Ear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 8

8. Draw another curved line just below the "C" shaped line. This forms the remaining side of the antihelix.

Complete the Outline of Your Cartoon Ear Drawing - Step 9

Cartoon Ear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 9

9. Draw a curved line parallel to the outer edge of the ear, further detailing the helix. Draw a curved line within the peanut shape to indicate the opening of the ear canal.

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Cartoon Ear step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 11

Your cartoon ear outline is now complete. Color your drawing.

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Learn More About The Cartoon Ear Drawing

Can you hear me now? Good! You can learn how to draw a cartoon ear with the help of this easy, step-by-step human anatomy drawing guide.

The ear is an irregular shape made up of curved lines. The lines intersect and overlap. You can also use shading with darker and lighter skin tones to give the drawing a three-dimensional effect.

How can you use your cartoon ear? Create your own character, make a funny costume for yourself, or illustrate your next school science project. You can learn the names of each part of the ear as you follow the steps below.

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If you enjoyed this human ear drawing, you can learn how to draw anime ears in different styles.

There, you'll find ears of different sizes, ears with earrings, and even pointed ears like those of elves or Vulcans from Star Trek.

For more easy and fun guides, see the How to Draw a Cartoon Heart or Cartoon Brain Drawing tutorials.

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