How to draw a Cartoon
Learn to Draw a Cute Cartoon Character:
- Sketching the Basic Form [00:00:44]: Begin with a large circle or oval for the head. Add a small neck and a triangular body to create a simplified shape, exaggerating the head for a classic cartoon look.
- Drawing the Clothing and Lower Body [00:00:56]: Draw the collar (almost like a heart shape) and taper the legs inward, keeping them close together for a simple style [00:01:29]. Finish the lower body with high socks [00:01:43].
- Establishing Facial Proportions [00:02:14]: Set a center line and a low eye line for a cute effect. Give the character almond-shaped eyes and ensure the pupils are consistently placed for a unified gaze [00:02:51].
- Creating Facial Features [00:03:04]: Add big eyelashes, a small, upturned nose, and a simple curved line for the mouth (no lips or shadows) [00:03:27]. Bring the eyebrows in closer to the eyes than in real life to enhance the cute look [00:03:37].
- Adding Hair and Details [00:03:50]: Build up the hair to increase the head's size. Include rounded bangs and show the pigtails coming out behind the head, overlapped by the main head shape [00:04:20]. Complete the figure with a simple, mitten-type hand holding a purse [00:04:46].
- Inking and Finalizing [00:05:06]: Start by darkening the eyes to establish personality. Use a thick line on the side of the face to emphasize the simple, defined graphic shape of the character [00:05:48]. Add a final line for the ground [00:07:35].
Video Credit: Learn to Draw Cartoons with Christopher Hart by Christopher Hart, published on August 17, 2020.