For The Beginner - Cartooning

For The Beginner - Cartooning

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

Angling them down creates anger; curving them up shows worry.

Practice "sketching light." Draw dozens of circles and squares without pressing hard. The Power of Exaggeration Realism is the enemy of cartooning. Cartooning for the Beginner

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. Don’t draw every hair or tooth—draw the shape

If they are surprised, bug their eyes out.

Free apps like Procreate or ibisPaint X are great for beginners. Paper: Use smooth cardstock if you plan on using markers. 🚀 Pro Tip: Keep a "Doodle Diary" The Power of Exaggeration Realism is the enemy of cartooning

A set of 2B pencils and a fine-liner pen (like a Micron) for "inking."