How to Draw Mater from Cars

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Sketch a few basic shapes for the body.

   Draw three brick-like shapes: one for his front and two for his back.
   
   Draw a tall, curvy trapezoid for his head, two rectangles for his side mirrors, and a thin triangle for his crane.
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   Step 2: Draw guidelines for his features.

   Have them cross at the locations for the eyes, mouth, his front lights, tires, and the hook for his crane. , Sketch in Mater's engine (because he has no hood) and give him a big smile with two beaver-like front teeth.
   
   Sketch in a line for his hook and add in windows. , Remember that he has two sets of wheels at his back--keep that perspective in mind. , Make sure you haven't forgotten any details, like his headlights, and add shadows/highlights to make Mater look as realistic as possible.
   
   He is a bit rusty, though, so your coloring doesn't need to be perfect. ,
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   Step 3: Draw two circles for his eyes and smaller ones inside those for his pupils.

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   Step 4: Add in his wheels.

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   Step 5: Color him in

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   Step 6: add shadows and highlights.

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   Step 7: Finished.

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