2.  There are several online programs designed to alter your image but you will be constructing this one on paper.

3.  You need a basic photo of yourself  Decided which cartooning style you want to recreate your self image  Use pencil, markers or watercolor paint, or a combination of all three. Let’s review cartoon styles…

6.  Facial features are exaggerated

7.  Started as a traditional European artist  Became well known for his comic strip style paintings that imitated the early 1930’s style newspaper color prints  Icon in pop culture art

10.  Example of Lichtenstein inspired self portrait

18.  One of the easiest styles to create a self portrait  Follow the same set up you used to create anime characters and then add your features

19.  Once you have selected a cartooning style then focus on the features you want to exaggerate or minimize, color, clothing and other props and accessories  Make several sketches in your sketchbook, including color choices.  Don’t be afraid to go extreme. Let your alter ego come out!