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Cartoon Drawing Tips

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

Cartoon drawing is very fun and exciting.  It is very amusing to see someone smile and like your work.

Learning to draw can take some time.  You have to learn to walk first before you can run.  You can’t just want to draw cartoons then decide to be good at it.  You will need a little talent, tons of practice, and determination to be good.

There are several ways you can learn to draw cartoons.  You can join a cartoon school and take classes.  Or you can do a home study course.  Some people have had much success by following books from expert cartoonists.

When beginning to draw, start with your basic 3d shapes.  Take it step by step so that you will end up with a complete image.  Take your time and draw at your own comfortable pace.  That way, you wont rush and make mistakes.  And, your drawing will be a lot more effective.

Carry a sketchbook with you wherever you go and sketch as much as you can.  That way, you will get good by exercising the basics all the time.

Become a student of cartoon drawings and study the best cartoonist out there.  Also, study about basic forms and proportions of the human body.  Learn about human figures and anatomy.  Moreover, visit some of the online drawing websites that give cartoon drawing tips as well as other drawing lessons that will help you succeed in cartoon drawings.

Hopefully, you will find these tips useful.  To be good as a cartoonist requires a lot of work and practice.  But in the end, it will all be worth it.