Learn how to draw a great looking Cartoon Nose with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.
By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Cartoon Nose.
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The nose is an easy feature to draw. Learn how to draw a cartoon nose so that you can study human anatomy.
Famous realism artists, such as Artemisia Gentileschi and Angelica Kauffman, know how to draw every part of the face. You might not be ready for full realism, but you can start by drawing a cartoon nose. This step-by-step guide teaches you the basics of anatomy, outlining and shading.
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You don't have to draw an entire face to learn how to sketch facial features. In fact, many professional artists draw eyes, noses, mouths, hands and other features by themselves before they tackle a full project.
This shows them how each body part works before they put it all together.
With a series of basic lines, you can draw a cartoon nose in minutes. Afterward, try looking at your nose from different angles in the mirror and sketching what you see.
For more easy and fun guides, see the How to Draw Cartoon Lips or Cartoon Hand Drawing tutorials.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Cartoon Nose
How to Draw a Great Looking Cartoon Nose for Kids, Beginners, and Adults - Step 1
1. Start your cartoon nose drawing with a vertical wavy line.
Easy Cartoon Nose Drawing - Step 2
2. Sketch a wide arrow pointing to the left.
Easy Cartoon Nose Drawing - Step 3
3. Add a short line pointing upward, then sketch a curve to the right.
Easy Cartoon Nose Drawing - Step 4
4. Draw a wider curve like a semi-circle.
Easy Cartoon Nose Drawing - Step 5
5. Sketch a hook shape like the end of a sewing needle between the lines that you just drew.
Easy Cartoon Nose Drawing - Step 6
6. Add a smaller arrow pointing to the left on the side of the nose.
Easy Cartoon Nose Drawing - Step 7
7. Sketch a loop inside this shape to outline the nostril.
Add More Details to Your Cartoon Nose Picture - Step 8
8. Add a dash on the top of the nose with a vertical curve to the side.
Complete the Outline of Your Cartoon Nose Drawing - Step 9
9. Sketch three dashes to highlight the tip of the nose.
Color Your Cartoon Nose Drawing
Outline your cartoon nose with black ink. If you're using a paintbrush or ink pen, experiment with different strokes and line thicknesses. Notice how the dashes on the nose become smaller.
Afterward, shade the outline with your chosen skin color. Use pale shades for the uppermost parts of the nose that catch the light. Add shadows on the side of the nose and around the nostrils.
Now that you've completed your cartoon nose, check out another nose drawing tutorial. Do you see how this nose is drawn at a different angle? That nose is front-facing while the nose in this guide is turned at a 3/4 profile.
Try another style with an anime nose drawing guide. What makes anime noses different from regular noses? See how many types you can draw.
For more great easy human body drawing tutorials, see the collection of Beginner Easy Human Body Drawing Tutorials.
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