Cartooning For The Beginner Direct

Don’t draw every hair or tooth—draw the shape of the hair and one solid white block for teeth. Expressing Emotion

Cartoons communicate through "the read." A viewer should know how a character feels instantly. Cartooning for the Beginner

Practice "sketching light." Draw dozens of circles and squares without pressing hard. The Power of Exaggeration Realism is the enemy of cartooning. Don’t draw every hair or tooth—draw the shape

A set of 2B pencils and a fine-liner pen (like a Micron) for "inking." The Power of Exaggeration Realism is the enemy of cartooning

Don't try to draw a masterpiece every day. Spend 10 minutes doodling eyes, hands, or weird hats. Quantity leads to quality! If you'd like me to expand this post, let me know: Is this for or adults ?

suggest strength or stubbornness (like Ralph from Wreck-It Ralph). Triangles often represent speed or villainy.

Draw a curved line first to represent the character's spine and build the body around it to show movement. Find Your Tools You don't need a tablet to be a cartoonist.