How to Draw Cartoons
By Helen South, About.com Guide
- Simple Cartoons and Classic Characters
- How to Draw Cartoon Animals
- Draw Cartoon Girls, Women and Super Heroines
- Draw Male Characters, Superheroes and Villains
- Fantasy and Historical Comic Book Characters
Simple Cartoons and Classic Characters
Start learning to draw cartoons with fun faces using simple shapes. Learn how to draw simple cartoon people with an easy boy and girl cartoon character, then learn how to use classic cartoon stereotypes to create funny characters - from the daft 'goofy guy' to the smart-alec 'wise guy'.
- Draw Cartoon Faces - Part 1
- Draw Cartoon Faces - Part 2
- A Cute Character - Boy or Girl
- Draw a Funky Cartoon Girl
- A 'Goofy Guy' Cartoon Dragon
- Draw a 'Wise Guy' Cartoon Ant
- Cartoon 'Tough Guy' Muscleman
- Draw a Beautiful Beach Babe
- Draw a Hunky Beach Boy
- A Funny Comic Book Whale
How to Draw Cartoon Animals
Learn how to draw cartoon animals following these easy step by step tutorials. From cute easy cartoons for kids to comic book style realism for older kids (and grown up kids!), have fun drawing all kinds of cartoon animals.
- A Funny Cartoon Bear for Beginners
- Draw a Cute Elephant
- Draw a Cartoon Lion
- Draw a Sneaky Snake
- A Cartoon SeaHorse
- A Cute Cartoon Penguin
Draw Cartoon Girls, Women and Super Heroines
Learn to draw cartoon girls and women, from fashion models to super heroes following these step by step tutorials. Using a combination of classic proportions with realistic detail, and the simplified cartoon line, you'll be drawing like a pro in no time.
- Draw a Fashion Model Paper Doll - An Easy Pose
- Draw the Fashion Model's Outfit
- Draw a Bollywood Beauty Paper Doll
- A Cute Hula Girl
- Powerful Supergirl Superhero
- A Girl Super Spy
- 60s Style 'Ice Girl' Super Heroine
- A Super Girl in Fighting Stance
- Comic Book Battle Scene - Part 1
- A Lovely Life Guard
Draw Male Characters, Superheroes and Villains
With exaggerated muscle development and action-packed poses, cartoon heroes almost bounce off the page. Follow these step by step tutorials to create dynamic cartoon heroes, and learn classic comic book techniques of exaggerated perspective and dramatic points of view.
- Draw a Cool Surfer
- Draw a Super Man - Athletic
- 'Green Flash' Style Superhero
- Flying Roger Ramjet Style Hero
- Green Demon Villain Antihero
Fantasy and Historical Comic Book Characters
The comic book and fantasy style is a little more realistic and detailed than a typical comic, with strong characters bringing to life fantasy worlds and ancient history real and imagined. Use photographic references to add your own creative touches of pattern, tetxture and detail.