Cartoon Drawing Tips Knowledge Base
Drawing tips for a beginner? At the moment I have NO skill whatsoever in drawing. Im not interested in realistic - art, i just want to be able to draw cartoon characters (such as the simpsons, futurama, etc.) Where is a good place to start? What are some basic tips?
Drawing/cartooning tips? I consider myself a fairly good artist. I don't have problems with actually drawing my pictures, I just need tips on how to make a picture look...dramatic, I guess. I get really cool ideas in my head, but when I go to put them on paper, they always come out looking flat and kind of boring. I could use tips on "camera angles," mood, perspective, etc. Please post links to good online tutorials, if possible. I'd like more specific answers than that. I find deviantart to be a really frustrating website to search through, because there is so much on there. If there are SPECIFIC tutorials on there that you know of that would help, please post the link.
Tips on how i can improve my drawing skills? I'm very good when it comes to copying, but when it comes to drawing something from my imagination it always look cartoony and not how i wanted it to. Fine if i'm drawing a cartoon, but drawing something realistic from my imagination is hard. Does anyone know a good website/book/tips/tutorials/whatever that can help me build up my skill level?
Tips for drawing people and figures consistently? I'm practicing with drawing figures, people, and so on. My style is a little cartoon-ish. But I always have an issue with that it's constantly changing. How do I find my niche in my style? And are there any tips out there for keeping that style consistent?
In need of some useful tips on drawing faces? Im in need of some help drawing/sketching faces. I need all the help i can get on drawing the face shape, the eyes, nose and mouth. I even need some tips on bringing them all together to make a face so please any help will be really appreciated. I want realistic drawings please not anime or cartoon. Thanks x
Drawing tips would be great... thanks? It is my dream to become a cartoonist. I have A LOT of characters. I guess you could say that I'm an average drawer, but I would really like to improve. I get all of these awesome ideas in my head, but I can never seem to get them down onto the paper. It is very aggravating. Why can't my hand be as skilled as my imagination? So yeah, if you have any drawing tips on cartoons (especially dogs) then I am ALL ears. And while we're on the topic, here are some of my characters: (FYI... yes, I am a member of sheezy art. My username is Emo Sausage. These ARE my drawings. Just letting you know, thanks. So if you're interested, you can browse my other drawings.) Spaz the plushie dog - http://sheezyart.com/art/view/2173811/ Cashie the puppet - http://www.sheezyart.com/art/view/2129590/ Oh, and one more minor detail. I am 15 yrs. old
Drawing tips? Can someone give me some tips on how to copy a picture? I am trying to draw people because I am bored of drawing cartoons all of the time. I've watched some tutorials on youtube, but the majority of them are too complex for my liking. Tips on proportion and shading would be helpful. Thank you.
Does anyone have any tips for drawing a self portrait? I want to draw my self portrait, and I am having some trouble getting it to look like me. I am also having trouble drawing it so it looks realistic. I don't want it stylized or cartoon-y. Thanks for any help you have to offer!!!
Tips for unsteady drawing fingers? I'm trying to draw a cartoon on Photoshop, but a little something that is discouraging me is the fact that I really don't have a steady finger for it, so trying to draw something like a circle is a little challenging. Seriously, it looks like a 6 year old is drawing it! Is there anything on Photoshop that can make it easier, or just some methods I can use to perfect drawing? And this is just a problem on the computer. Drawing freehand is a little easier for me. Oh yeah and I own a MAC
Drawing tips/advice/help!? I want to learn how to draw. So therefore, i need some tips,advice,help or whatever else.. I also need some websites to go to. I really really wanna draw those really cool hearts and roses and maybe some cartoon characters. I don't want to draw anything boring like portraits,still life,etc. But thank you in advance!
i need tips on drawing facial features like lips, eyes, noses, facial hair and stuff like that. please help? i put myself to such high standards when i draw and i can draw bodies, arms, and legs pretty well but i can never really draw feet, hands, or faces. ive never taken any art classes except for elementary/middle school classes but now that im in high school i play in the band. im not talking about drawing cartoons but actual people. i would really appreciate any tips and help. =] i am trying to draw this picture http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab277/DaronsGirl94/f430-1.jpg (it has no viruses so no worry... im not sure if anyone else does but i sure do when i see a link) this is shavo odadjia. he played bass for system of a down befor their hiatus. i drew the body perfect and his head but the eyes, nose, mouth and the lines and shadowing on the face is, eh, not soo good =[
i need tips on drawing faces and hands/feet if anyone can help. please? i put myself to such high standards when i draw and i can draw bodies, arms, and legs pretty well but i can never really draw feet, hands, or faces. ive never taken any art classes except for elementary/middle school classes but now that im in high school i play in the band. im not talking about drawing cartoons but actual people. i would really appreciate any tips and help. =] i am trying to draw this picture {http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab277/DaronsGirl94/f430-1.jpg} (it has no viruses so no worry... im not sure if anyone else does but i sure do when i see a link) this is shavo odadjia. he played bass for system of a down befor their hiatus. i drew the body perfect and his head but the eyes, nose, mouth and the lines and shadowing on the face is, eh, not soo good =[ umm the link is not glowing blue so im trying this again. http://s871.photobucket.com/albums/ab277/DaronsGirl94/?action=view¤t=f430-1.jpg
Good drawing tips or sites that can help me out? I just really need some tips. I use to be pretty good and now,...I don't know what happened lol. I like drawing styles like this: http://media.photobucket.com/image/cartoon%20punk%20girl/kitty_rawr_14/Punk-2.jpg?o=1 or: http://media.photobucket.com/image/cartoon%20punk%20girl/SuperCuteChick4Ever/emo-4.jpg?o=3 or:http://media.photobucket.com/image/anime/Gypsy48/Anime/8c74.jpg?o=30 Sorry heheh ^-^" Just trying to give you an idea, but yeah... Any tips yourself or good sites you'd suggest would be much appreciated Thanks ♥
Can anyone give me tips on drawing this please...? Okay...so i want to draw a cartoon person that looks sorta lifelike...not silly big eyes and stuff...just good proportions and things. Can anyone recommend a good website that will show me how to do this? Thanks.
How can I get better at drawing my own Cartoon Characters? I used to be interested in Game Designing but I decided to go for Cartoons and Cartoon Animation because when ever I do Game Designing it takes allot of practice and Math so does Drawing Cartoons but when ever I want to do Game Designing I can see me giving it up because its *TOO* Hard, Well back to the Subject. Is there any sites other than youtube on how I can get better at drawing my own Cartoons and Cartoon Characters? I would want to be able to make my own Cartoon story one day and I really love to draw ever since I was a kid I always drawn in Elementary School and I wanted to put my drawings into Cartoon Form and I would like to know how I can get better at Drawing because I would like to get my drawing skills up and I really like to draw. What makes me mad is everytime I try to draw my own Cartoon Character from my mind I make up, I loose focus on it by distractions and I don't even have a desk in my room to practice drawing in my bedroom because I know practice makes perfect but does anyone know any tips on how I can remember my own Cartoon Characters in my mind that I can draw? And can anyone tell me how I can draw landscapes and buildings? It would be really helpful and I am getting really interested into 2D/Cartoon Animation. Like I said, I really like to draw and I don't want to try something that I know I can't on Game Designing but I would like to try out Cartoons instead and if I like it I will go with it and maybe make my own Cartoon Series if possible, Any help would be nice. And anyone who has good information will get the best answer. And if anyone knows any site to know how to animate my Cartoons would be helpful also, Then when I learn about Animation I will work my way up with programs, I think Animation and Drawing Cartoons is really fun. I am 17 years old and I like to draw and play video games XD.
Some tips in drawing anime/manga? I've been drawing Anime/Manga for almost 1 year and hell I dont see any improvements , my Anime seems cartoon-like , I've already have the whole series of "How to draw manga" it helps me a bit , but Im not contented in my drawing . Any tips from Pro' Manga artist out there? or do you know any website that provides free manga lesson , like manga university , but the lesson there is generalized . Hope I can get a nice answer :) thanks
drawing cartoon help? I am trying to draw a pose for an assignment in cartooning. I am having trouble breaking down the piece I found to basic shapes and picking out what part of the posture to exaggerate to describe personality and situation. The pic I found for reference is of 2 swing dancers. Any advice/tips on what areas to emphasize, or how to simplify the body shapes?
Any sites or tips to help me draw a person??? I'm one of those people that can draw inanimate objects and animals but cant draw people. Any sites or tips to doing a self portrait?? I don't want to draw a cartoon or manga character, but have it real-looking. P.S. I already have a photo of myself that I want to work off of.
Where or how could I improve my drawing skills? I was trying to start this cartoon series with my friend and we have been working on it quite some time. Is there any websites that could give me some helpfull tips when drawing or making animated art?
While drawing are you supposed to rest your hand on the paper? I have always doodled and had a passion of animation/drawing cartoons but I just cant seem to. I have seen people draw with their hand resting some with their hand above the paper. Tips? Oh I also have a very hard time drawing 3D and basic shapes; straight lines, circles, cubes, etc. As a Graphic Design and Studio Art major this skill has always evaded, please help me
can anyone give me any drawing tip please ? im drawing a picture of my dad i get the face right but i cant draw the glasses on because it makes the picture look like a cartoon as soon as i draw them in. i know its hard because you cant see the picture but i just don't want to show anybody till its finished, but does anyone have any tips that could help me draw the glasses on without making it look cartoonishh :/ Any advise is helpful. Thank you!!
The best tools for shading?? PLUS tips on drawing cats? I need help on drawing. What are the best tools to shade and blend other than the finger (my finger hurts when i do it) and tortillions. Please i want to improve my art skill and create something really good and i need help. if you could also give me a price range on the tool. Thanks Also if you could give me some links on HOW TO draw experienced cats(not cartoons)
Tips on drawing realistically? I wouldn't consider myself an "artist" but judging from peers, I am a decent "cartoonist" who specializes in making creative cartoon characters and putting them into imaginative situations. However, in a way this kind of frustrates me. I seem to have a knack for fiction. I can write great fiction stories and I can also make spacey electronic music. However, I feel like at the core of my drawing I struggle in drawing realistically and/or in a "real" context. I'd have to say the most realistic thing I've drawn so far is a pencil-sketch of Blur's album Think Tank (you can google it for reference, it's mostly just a redraw I did). But I want to start painting in general as well as drawing more realistically. Generally I prefer abstract art in general but I feel rather ignorant for never trying any real realistic art. So does anyone know ways I can improve the realism of my drawings? I have a basic hold on shadow and lighting, but everything I make still looks "cartoony". Any tips are appreciated.
Tips on drawing cupcakes? This girl asked me to draw her a cupcake for her cupcake store because my mom keeps telling everyone I'm super awesome at drawing, and I'm not really all that good. Occasionally I'll draw something awesome, but.. meh. I draw in kinda like a cartoon style. Here: http://milkypinkk.deviantart.com/gallery/ There's not much.. I've been lazy. I can really only draw trees, people, and clouds.
Tips for drawing...i need help? I have a problem I've been told I have "unlimited potential" when it comes to the pencil. Plenty of Artist, Teachers, Art dealers have liked my work a lot....but one problem I must lack the minds eye. I cant make up my own drawings(people, cartoon characters, anime, enviornment) I can take a photo or a still pic of someone and draw them(other day I drew Avril Lavigne) but i cant seem to draw well without a pic infront of me. any tips to build this skill or is it one of those natural abilities you either have or dont have?
Drawing Cartoons...? Is there a place on the internet that will show me how to draw cartoons?Or can you give me any tips for drawing cartoons?
IMPORTANT:: Does anyone know good drawing techniques? I am an inspiring artist and I like to draw manga, anime, and chibi characters. Can anyone show me a video or a picture of a good step by step teaching you how to draw them? I am very good at drawing them but I could use some help with eyes, hands, and feet. Please help! I also like to draw cartoons, so if ya have any tips for me, please share!
Does anyone have tips for drawing? I really want to become a cartoon animator. The only problem is, I can't come up with something original. I mean, Spongebob Squarepants is a talking sea sponge. Who would have ever thought of that? Not to mention that flash animation entitled "Waterlollies." I'm completely run out of ideas that have already been done by previous cartoonists. Does anyone out there know an idea which I can make a short cartoon about?
How can I draw my Friend in to a cartoon Character? My friend want me to draw her in a cartoon character how can I do this? I need some tips but I told her that I can't draw without a picture of her.So can you draw without looking at a picture? I know I can't I can only draw with a picture.
Having Trubble Drawing Faces? anybody got any tips? ok well im an artist and i hope to be one . ok well i have trubble drawing faces . right now im drawing Tinker Bell from petter pan http://media.bigoo.ws/content/glitter/cartoon/cartoon_82.gif thats the pic. How do i draw her face or make it look as good as they did I dont have any fansy drawing utencils. AHH if you dont know how to draw that then just some tips would be nice. :) AHH its so hard Taylor everything looks good but the face. it looks like a three year old drew it btw i suck at spelling so NO MEAN COMMENTS!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! im more of a cartoon drawer Sooo, the only reason i dont draw really life is because of the stupid faces and the eyes im more of a cartoon drawer Sooo, the only reason i dont draw really life is because of the stupid faces and the eyes
HELP!!!! drawing tips for emotions??? ? I am a decent drawer, of real things. I can't do cartoons. Everyone tells me i'm great but i don't agree. I'm trying to become better so i practice a lot. I'm trying to figure out ideas tho. I'm an "emotion drawer" meaning i draw to my emotions. so I would like to ask for any suggestions for what to draw that deals with something to draw for rape, cutting, anorexia, suicidalness (being suicidal), when you want darkness or it makes you happy, what do i draw for that? losing someone you love, trusting problems, or any other big mental things. Please no rude comments but if anyone has any ideas for what i can draw for these things, i'd really appreciate it. the two biggies are rape, and suicidalness. I know that for it to be my own, i need to come up with idea's and if i try hard enough i can for all of those, but the two that i listed just now (as the "two biggies") are the ones that i need a little extra help with. I will still modify them and make them my own, but i need a starting idea. Please and thank you! and btw, i'm fine, just experimenting. :)
Question about drawing cartoons? I want to try drawing my classmates in cartoon form,(not anime) so what are some tips? I'm not good at drawing people, but I just want to practice...
How can i get my pencil drawing of a cartoon to look properly in the computer? I sketch the drawing and i scan it in the computer. However, when i try to trace the drawing using photoshop, it is very tedious with the mouse? And the lines doesn't always come out smooth. How do you artists do i so that it look more professional? Any tips? Ideas? How do you get the shading with corel? What tools do i use? Is there an online tutorial to show me how to do it properly? Thanks. I have the corel suite but which programs am i suppose to use within it? I only end up using corel paint shop but if i am using the wrong software, which one should i be using?
I suck at drawing eyes? I am really good at drawing. Cartoon and anime are just too easy, so I lately been drawing actos and movie characters. It'll look almost perfect but then when I draw in the eye BALL and the pupil it will look so weird! Any tips? Also how come I can only draw when copying something but can't draw for shit from imagination? I have also never had an art lesson, how come some people can draw and some can't? Besides for the whole talent/gift thing. Thanks!
How can I get better at drawing? I love to draw but I just feel like I'm not very good at it. I want my drawings to look more like cartoons. Do you have any tips or even a website that would give me tips? Thanks soooo much
Tips for drawing better.? Not anime, cartoons or portraits just general things like trees, buildings an grass. Thanks in advance!
I need help with my drawing? I'm already pretty good at drawing. But only anime/cartoon type stuff. I want to be able to draw actual people and stuff. Does anyone have any ideas, tips, or links that might be helpful?
Does anyone know any good tips on what to draw ? I need help on choosing something to draw ...does anyone have any suggestions ..like ..an easy drawing that can be done ...such as a cartoon character or something ..I just don't know which one or what ...actually...i want something because i get sidetracked easily when choosing what to draw (i'm not that good but i want something to draw)
Tips on starting to draw? Hey, could any of you guys give me any tips on starting to draw more realistic? I can draw, but my drawings always end up looking like more cartoon-y. I draw a lot of animals and that's what I would like to focus on, so any tips? I would love to be able to draw Horses, Cats, Dogs, Rabbits, and birds mroe realistic same with most animals. Tips are appreicated! Thanks guys
I see cartoon dollmakers everywhere on the net, how do people get the dollz on the website and make them work. I see many cartoon dollmakers on the net, I see tutorials on how to paste dollz, but none on how to actually get a doll site up and running. How do you get the dollz on the web page and how do you make the click and drag clothing for the dollz. Is there some sort of program to buy to do this or is this all to be done at home on one's own computer. If anyone has a dollsite and knows the answer to this question please help me to learn how to create my own dollsite, I will not steal from you, I just want tips on how to get a web page up and going, because I can draw, and I want to create and design my own original dollz.
drawing cartoons? I draw cartoons similar to simpsons. the only thing i have a problem with is drawing hair on girls. I dont like drawing hair string but more of a shape...i guess. do you know of any sites that would teach me how to draw girls hair. or any tips???
I seriously can't draw cartoons. Can anyone make some suggestions? I've been trying to learn how to draw cartoons but I just can't get proportions right. It always looks off. Are there any tips to help draw perfect lineart? Or is it possible that there is a cartoon style that is a little more systematic? I'm starting to think I don't have a natural ability to do this.
good program for drawing "toons"? know of a good program that helps or assists in drawing cartoons? like human cartoons NOT looney toons hehe.. any help is much appreciated.. also if you know of a great site that gives tips and such would be a plus!
Suggestions and tips on how to become a better drawer? I really want to improve the way I draw. I draw cartoons/fantasy related things a lot but I want to have a wider range. But I don’t know how to improve. I know I should practice and practice but are there any exercises I can do to become a better drawer? I am fourteen and I love drawing, but I want to be able to draw realistic things rather than cartoon versions. I’m one of the best drawers in my art class, and I don’t really know my drawing style either! It’s so frustrating. Do you have any tips or suggestions on how to improve?
Drawing tips? I'm thinking of starting my own Justice league fan comic featuring Krypto the superdog and a few other superpets such as Streaky the supercat, Ace the Bat-hound and some my OC characters. One thing though, I CAN'T draw people(well not free hand) but when I use tracing paper it's no problem. I thought about printing out pictures and screenshots of the chracters from both cartoon series and practicing drawing them with tracing paper. But does anyone have any drawing tips or advice? The strip is humor based and will be posted on deviantart.com
What should i name the nuke in my cartoon...? i drew a political cartoon: 1st box- hillary clinton speaking out to a crowd saying "a vote 4 me is a vote 4change" with the white house and american flag behind her. 2nd box- hillary in the front saying "see, i brought change" with fire, upside down flag burning at the tip, and destruction around her. i also put drew a nuke flying to to bomb the rest of the white house. i thought it would be funny to title it something relating to this, but couldn't think of anything. any ideas?
Drawing help... ...websites? Hi I need to draw some pictures for Media coursework and i am struggling as i cannot draw at all! Most of my pictures need people in and they are the hardest to draw!! Does anyone have any tips or know any websites that might help me? I am also trying not to draw cartoons and they need to be quite easy for me to copy because my drawing skills are very basic!
How do you draw people? I can draw cartoons,but when I've tried to draw people,it comes out looking like a cartoon,and nothing like the person.Any tips to help me?
What are the steps to drawing a realistic portrait? So. I've been doing cartoons basically all my life, and i'm trying to make the transition to more "serious" drawings. I thought i'd start with portraits. So if you could explain some tricks and tips for making a REALISTIC portrait, that would be greatly appreciated.
how do i become a better cartoonists? See i am a good micky mouse drawer lol but dont be fooled but i can draw other cartoons (sometimes). i think i got it from genetics tho. but any webistes or tips of drawing or becomeing a better cartoonist??
My drawing skills need a tune up, any help? I'm so used to drawing anime/manga style that it seems I can't draw anything else. I've dipped into different types of cartooning but so far I always somehow start drawing in the same style. i want to draw people and things in great detail but I can't seem to do it. Any tips for me Yahoo Answers?
Looking to draw a friend? I'm trying to surprise my friend with a get well card in which I draw a cartoon version of her. I've drawn a lot of little characters before but now that I'm trying to make it resemble my friend I want it to be easily recognizable who it is. Any tips on drawing a cartoon version of my friend? Any artist with a semi-simple character composition that I could use as a reference?
ahh im terrible at drawing faces =( help me please? i really want to make some tokio hotel fan art...but i cant draw faces.... if someone tells me to draw like a cat or something it actually looks pretty good...but when someone tells me to draw a face it looks absolutely terrible! i can't stand it! i want to be able to draw faces like these: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2250/2406030904_449ae12048.jpg?v=0 http://fc21.deviantart.com/fs21/f/2007/245/a/3/Bill_Kaulitz_from_TH_by_Amaranthie.jpg ok i know this isn't a face but its still hot and i want to be able to draw it xD http://fc60.deviantart.com/fs31/f/2008/227/c/2/Bill_Kaulitz_star_by_NicolMe.jpg or even be able to draw cartoons like these: http://bestuff.com/images/images_of_stuff/210x600/bill-kaulitz-by-lintushadow-113114.jpg http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Tokio-Hotel-tokio-hotel-803511_117_120.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.fanpop.com/spots/tokio-hotel/images/2768683&usg=__VJGMO9zR0BgGNrTCUWXdKtJw9VA=&h=120&w=117&sz=31&hl=en&start=12&sig2=zlbmpSNnFP0bUAbUfmDvew&um=1&tbnid=Gpsqg0WVySa9qM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=86&ei=tat7Sa3UCczAtgewofioDg&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtokio%2Bhotel%2Bcartoon%2Bart%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den can i have some tips on how i would be able to draw THAT well?
How can I draw cartoons , people etc???????/? want to draw them by hand , not ny using computer. As far as my drawing experience goes , I just take a picture and draw that( by looking at picture). now i want to learn to draw on my own without using any picture. I also want to learn how to paint. I like to draw lot of things because its lots of fun. But , I trying to be a better artist. Can u give me some tips or some good sites which can help me. Any help is really appreciated. thanx
I want to draw realistic art!? Hey, I really love drawing but i really want to get intune with drawing more realisitc pictures within using fantasy ideas like fairies (i usually draw anime-ish pictures or characters sorta like cartoons), any tip or drawing advice?
Car/Sport Car 3D Drawing.? Hey, I'm 13 and i love to draw, I've won competitions through-out All Of The Uk, But i found stuff that i would love to draw but i can't, Like Sport Cars{Cartoon Cars} and i've been looking but i can't find a website to give me tips how to Draw These, I Like Cars what are 3D and have..Like Big Exhausts or Huge Engines usally like dodge charger stuff like that. Here is some pictures on Photobucket to show you what i mean- http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb157/McBlazeBBL/JaguarE-Type.jpg http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb157/McBlazeBBL/CitroenSaxoVTS.jpg Thanks If You Help..No Time Wasters >.>
drawing the human profile standing sideways, best answer? for an art project midterm i'm going to have a teen girl standing , facing sideways.. i took a pic of my sister for an idea of how to draw a person sideways but i need more help. anyone have any tips or good websites? *realistically, not anime or cartoon. thanks. best answer 10 points =]
How can you make yourself a better drawer? well recently ive been seeing my sister draw great pictures of cartoons without tracing but only looking at the picture and drawing....i know for a fact that i cant draw anything but a stick person....teachers somtimes cant even read my handwriting....i think being able to draw is awesome but i suck at it....any tips on how i can become a better on drawing
How to be motivated to draw good back rounds ? I love drawing things like people are animals, and I'm pretty good it, but I need to work on drawing back rounds like objects, landscapes,and buildings but I just can't seem to find the motivation. When I try drawing a full background I get bored,tired, and give up, and work more on animals and people.But if I ever want to become a good comic book, or cartoon artist I'll have to learn to be well rounded, so any tips ? I know some of the basics such as drawing things further away higher on the paper,smaller, and less detailed.,and I know how to draw object such as spheres,pyramids,cubes, but I can't seem to find motivation to draw a detailed buildings or detailed trees. Thanks in advance. I mean *people and animals* not "people are animals" :/
How to draw for my project? Can anybody give me sites, links, or tips on how to draw clowns, humans, a grandma, and guns for my project. and will i be able to draw a gun cuz its in my book and i have to create an original cover for it, cuz sometimes violence isn't allowed. those things i mentioned could be cartoon, or real life looking. thanks. BEST ANSWER REWARDED! oh and the clown is evil
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