Cartooning for the Beginner

Cartooning For The Beginner May 2026

Practice "sketching light." Draw dozens of circles and squares without pressing hard. The Power of Exaggeration Realism is the enemy of cartooning.

If a character is smart, give them a giant forehead. Cartooning for the Beginner

If they are surprised, bug their eyes out. Practice "sketching light

Cartoons communicate through "the read." A viewer should know how a character feels instantly. Cartooning for the Beginner