How to Draw a Cartoon Rock

1. Begin the cartoon rock outline by drawing two straight lines for the cheeks and enclosing a partial oval above each one. These are the character's eyes.

2. Shade a small oval within each eye to indicate the pupils. Then, draw two sets of straight lines between the eyes. Then, draw additional straight lines jutting out at opposing angles. This begins the character's nose.

3. Enclose two curved shapes, one above each eye. Use a curved and a straight line for each, and allow them to meet at points on each end. Then, use a long curved line for the mouth. Notice the curvature at each corner.

4. Use a long curved line to enclose the open, smiling mouth of the rock character. Draw additional curved lines on each side of the mouth to detail the teeth and below it to contour the chin.

5. Begin drawing the basic outline of the rock, using a long curved line.

6. Continue the line outlining the rock. Enclose an irregular shape on one side of the "head" to give the character a three-dimensional appearance.

7. Connect the open edges of the outline with a long curved line.

8. Use a series of straight lines to enclose a diamond shape on one side of the rock. Draw a wavy, zigzag line across the other side. Contour the edge with a curved line.

9. Draw other smaller rocks around the character, erasing as necessary. Use curved lines to enclose the stones, and short lines to contour within them.

Your cartoon rock outline is now complete. Color your character. We've shaded our rock gray, a common color for stone. Other colors include brown, tan, or reddish. You might even turn your rock into a rare find like black and white marble.