Things You'll Need:
- Pencil
- Examples of cartoons
- Ink pen
- Ruler
- Paper (preferably a stronger, more professional kind)
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Step 1
Cartoons are perhaps the most expressive, over-the-top drawings you can ever do. It allows you a certain level of liberty to play with. However , the best cartoons are the ones that have certain features emphasized and some are more subtle. Start to draw sketches of how you want your cartoon to look. The first step is to draw the most outstanding feature, in this case the eyes. The eyes can vary from large and surprised, to small and cute.
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Step 2
The second step is to create a nose. Try to experiment a bit with the features.
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Step 3
Now you can draw the head (don't do the mouth yet because it's usually harder to master). This has the most leeway as it can be anything from round to cone-shaped.
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Step 4
The face will have a certain expression now and your mouth is what determines fully the mood you want your cartoon to be. This can range from sad to serious, or confused to half dizzy. Remember to balance the features out. If you are drawing an open mouth remember to include tongue or teeth.
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Step 5
You can now draw in the hair (or antenna) depending on your cartoon. When you proceed to draw the body, don't worry too much about proportions but make sure that if it is exaggerated that the body is smaller than the head. Long tapered fingers or small chubby ones, stringy legs or just stumpy feet, it just depends on the cartoon and your own imagination.
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Step 6
Proceed to the final drawing in ink and color if you wish.
