How to Draw a Cartoon Background from a Photo

In this simple step-by-step lesson, you’ll learn how to take a real photo and turn it into a fun cartoon background. We’ll begin by lightly sketching the main shapes from the photo—buildings, trees, pathways, or mountains—focusing on the big forms instead of the tiny details.
Next, we’ll simplify the shapes, round the edges, and add playful lines to give the scene a clean cartoon style. You’ll learn how to pick out only the most important elements and leave out anything that clutters the drawing.
As we refine the sketch, we’ll add fun details and adjust the layout so it feels more stylized and dynamic. Once everything looks right, we’ll outline the scene with smooth lines and add color to bring the cartoon version to life.
This is a great exercise for learning how to break down real scenery into simple, creative shapes and create backgrounds with confidence.
Grab your pencil and transform a photo into a cartoon world!
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