Real Characters vs. My Drawings

Real Characters vs. My Drawings

I like to draw characters I see on TV or online and turn them into simple cartoon versions. It helps me learn proportions, shapes, and details in my own style. I do not try to copy them perfectly — I try to capture the main features that make each character recognizable and fun.

Here are two examples of real characters next to my drawings.

Chick Hicks – Cars

Chick Hicks is a race car from the movie Cars. He has a bright green body, yellow wheels, and the number 86 printed on the side. His grill looks like a big mustache, which always made me laugh.

When I drew Chick Hicks, I focused on the most important details:

• the number 86
• big round eyes
• the green body
• black grill
• yellow wheels

I made the shapes simpler on purpose so my character could fit in with my other drawings. Even though it is not an exact copy, you can tell who it is right away.

Jeffy – Puppet Character

Jeffy is a puppet character I used to watch because he is funny and has a big personality.

His most memorable features are:

• the blue helmet
• the pencil in his nose
• big eyebrows
• offset, blue eyes
• a bright yellow shirt with “Jeffy” on it

In my drawing, I focused on his expression and the shirt with his name on it. Instead of adding every detail, I drew him with big eyes, round cheeks, and bold lines. It made him feel more cartoon-like and friendly.

What I Enjoy About This

I like drawing real characters because:

I get to study shapes and colors. I get to simplify their features into my style. It feels amazing to see a character transform into something new.

Sometimes I make many versions until I feel satisfied. Each one feels like part of my own world of characters.

Drawing like this helps my creativity because I learn to look at something real, recognize what makes it unique, and then turn it into a simpler design that still feels like the same character.