Getting the proportions right on a Moai-style rectangular head sitting on a regular human body is the core challenge in this tutorial, and it is why learning how to draw Pete Doheny from Human Resources requires more geometry work than most character sketches. Pete is a supporting character from the Big Mouth animated universe, and his head shape is the entire foundation of the drawing.
What This 25-Step Walkthrough Tackles
The tutorial runs through 25 steps and stays on clean line art throughout, so the focus is entirely on shape accuracy rather than color decisions. Most of the early steps are dedicated to constructing that oversized rectangular head correctly before the body details come in. The crossed-arm pose adds some layering complexity in the mid-steps, but the head geometry is where the real precision work happens.
Pete Doheny’s Key Visual Features
- Extremely tall rectangular stone-like head
- Deep-set eyes with a prominent angular nose
- Button-up shirt with a necktie
- Arms crossed confidently over chest
- Dress pants, belt, and dress shoes
If you enjoy drawing characters from the show, the guides for Jessi Glaser and Emmy Fairfax cover two characters with very different silhouettes, and working through Andrew is good practice for standard full-body figure construction before attempting Pete’s unusual head shape.
Understanding the Step Color System
Each step image uses a three-color system to show exactly what is new and what came before:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Pete Doheny: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Finished the Sketch? Show It Off
Once the drawing is done, drop your finished version in the comments below. Seeing how different people handle that rectangular head is genuinely useful for anyone working through the tutorial. All new guides go up on Facebook and Telegram as soon as they are published, a new YouTube video based on existing tutorials goes live every day, and Pinterest stays updated regularly too. If you want to keep tabs on what comes next, those are the best places to follow along. You might also enjoy working through Connie LaCienega or Nick Birch as your next Big Mouth character. And if you want to support the project and get access to unique hand-drawn coloring pages, the Patreon page is the place to do it.