Doodle Funny Cartoons
Draw and color simple funny cartoons by learning basic shapes, expressions, and simple storytelling; create a mini comic strip to share with friends.
Step-by-step guide to Doodle Funny Cartoons
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Step 1
Gather your materials and pick a comfy spot to sit and draw.
Step 2
Fold one sheet of paper in half and then fold it in half again to make four panels.
Step 3
Open the paper and lightly trace the fold lines with your pencil so each panel is clear.
Step 4
Pick one funny main character and decide on a simple three-part idea: beginning problem middle reaction and ending punchline.
Step 5
On scrap paper practice three face expressions like happy surprised and confused using simple shapes.
Step 6
In panel 1 lightly sketch your character showing the beginning of the story using the shapes you practiced.
Step 7
In panel 2 sketch the build-up or problem that makes the story funny.
Step 8
In panel 3 draw your character reacting or trying something to solve the problem.
Step 9
In panel 4 draw the punchline or funny ending that completes your mini story.
Step 10
Add speech bubbles or short captions in each panel to tell the story with words.
Step 11
Carefully trace your pencil drawings and speech bubbles with the black marker to make bold outlines.
Step 12
Wait a moment for the ink to dry then gently erase the pencil lines so only the ink remains.
Step 13
Color your characters backgrounds and speech bubbles with your colouring materials.
Step 14
Add a fun title at the top sign your name and check your comic for anything you want to tweak.
Step 15
Share a photo or scan of your finished mini comic strip on DIY.org so friends can see your funny cartoons.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use instead of a black marker or scanner if we don't have them?
Use a dark ballpoint or fine-tip felt pen to trace the penciled drawings and speech bubbles, and photograph the finished comic with a phone camera if you can't scan it.
Why do my pencil lines not erase cleanly after inking, and how do I fix it?
If pencil lines smear or don't erase, wait longer for the marker ink to dry, test the marker on scrap paper to check for bleeding, and then gently erase with a soft eraser so only the ink remains.
How can I adapt this four-panel comic activity for different ages?
For younger kids simplify by using larger simple shapes and only two or three panels with parent help folding and tracing, while older kids can add detailed backgrounds, more panels, and sharper expressions practiced on scrap paper.
What are simple ways to upgrade or personalize our mini comic after finishing it?
Add a funny title at the top, experiment with different coloring materials for mood, create a recurring main character you sign at the corner, and share a photo on DIY.org to start a comic series.
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Facts about cartoon drawing and comic-making for kids
🎨 Many famous cartoon characters can be drawn using just basic shapes like circles, ovals, and triangles — great for quick doodles!
🗞️ One of the earliest popular newspaper comic strips, The Yellow Kid, appeared in the 1890s and helped make comics mainstream.
🗯️ Speech balloons and simple symbols (like stars for dizziness or teardrops for sadness) help tell jokes fast without many words.
😄 Tiny changes to a mouth or eyebrow can flip an expression from happy to surprised or grumpy in an instant.
📄 You can fold a single sheet of paper into a little 8-page mini comic — perfect for sharing your short stories.
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