Using basic shapes as a starting point for a cartoon character design is a much more fun and flexible approach than limiting yourself to more realistic proportions. The shapes you use will also determine what kind of personality your character might have. In this short how-to-draw blog, we’re going to look at some basic shapes […]
How to draw cartoon feet
The feet of a cartoon character, very much like their hands, help to add additional details about their personality. Large, square feet could convey a sturdy and strong character, whereas smaller, daintier feet could suggest a lighter and speedier element to your cartoon character design. I’ve put together this basic guide on how to draw […]
How to draw cartoon faces
Drawing cartoon faces can be very easy, and in this step by step for beginners, I’m going to give you some basic pointers on how to draw cartoon faces of your own. Grab yourself a pencil and some paper and let’s get started on your character design! Drawing a basic cartoon face Begin your cartoon […]
How to draw cartoon hands
Cartoon hands (and cartoon feet) can be tricky things to draw (certainly for me anyway!) but are an essential part of any cartoon illustration. The hands allow the characters to convey expression, gestures and also holding objects. They can also work well (or indeed hand-in-hand) with the characters facial expressions to convey a mood. For […]
How do you draw cartoon dinosaurs?
You may have noticed that I have an unhealthy interest in dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. When I meet people at networking events, one of the questions I always get asked is ‘how do you draw cartoon dinosaurs’? Of course, my usual response is ‘I don’t know, it just kinda happens’! So let’s take a […]
