12-10
Proportions
In order to draw people so they look human, try to get the proportions right. This
means making sure the different parts of the body are the right size in relationship
to one another.
Notice that in children the head is much bigger, relative to the body, than
in adults. Also, young children’s legs are relatively shorter. Notice how the
halfway line gets lower as the child grows.
1-2
months
6 months-year
2 years
4-5 years
6-7 years
15-17 years
12-13 years
13-14 years
15-17 years
Use these drawings to check the proportions on your own drawings.