How to Think When You Draw Junior: How to Draw Comics

How to Think When You Draw Junior: How to Draw Comics is a free digital PDF course for young artists. It supports creative work at school or home and is available as an instant download.

Written, illustrated, and designed by Lorenzo Etherington, this guide combines short tutorials with practical drawing exercises. Readers can work through the 10-day course in one period or spread it over a longer time.

The material is intended for children, teachers, parents, carers, and other readers interested in making comics.

Book Overview

This educational comics guide introduces a structured process for creating a mini comic story. It covers character creation, story ideas, world design, page layout, dialogue, and drawing.

Each day contains up to five sessions, with a tutorial and an exercise in each session. The illustrated activities include placing eyes, noses, ears, and mouths; drawing heads from different angles; changing facial features; and shaping comic hairstyles.

The recommended age guide suggests adult support for children aged 5–7, independent or shared work for children aged 8–10, and independent or shared work for children aged 11–13. The book also notes that readers aged 14 and older may find useful ideas and techniques inside.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• How to create comic characters and develop story ideas.
• How to design worlds for a mini comic story.
• How to lay out pages and write dialogue.
• How to position facial features on a character’s head.
• How to draw heads from different angles using curved guide lines.
• How changes to facial features can create different faces.
• How to develop comic hairstyles from overall shapes and interior lines.

Why This Book Matters

This guide presents comics as a practical, accessible form of drawing and storytelling. Its session-based structure gives young artists clear exercises for moving from individual features to characters and a complete mini comic story.

The book is also designed for use by children, educators, parents, and carers. Its age guidance supports different levels of independence while keeping the activities suitable for work at school or home.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download with no physical shipping. Access is available after purchase or download through a suitable reading application.

The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps.

FAQ

When can I access the book?
Access is available after the digital download is completed.

Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This listing provides a digital PDF download, so there is no physical shipping.

Which devices can open the file?
The PDF can be opened with suitable Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps.

Download this digital comics guide for structured drawing activities and a practical introduction to making a mini comic story.

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