Cartooning & Drawing Comics
Drawing Faces Out of Alphabet Letters – Letter A Cartooning for Kids
It is so much fun to draw cartoons from the shapes of alphabet letters and numbers. This cartoon character man's face was drawn from the shape of a capital letter 'A'. Kids will love to draw this and it is an especially great activity for small children, toddlers, and preschoolers - if an adult sticks around to help them draw the character.
Comic Page / Panel / Strip Layout and Composition Drawing Tutorial
Good composition in a comic picture means that certain rules have been observed to make the finished effect harmonious and pleasing. When one item in a picture stands out it becomes the central point of interest, so be careful that nothing else conflicts with the element you wish to make more important. Read and study the following comic strip layout and composition instructions lesson to find out how to draw pleasing comics & pages & comic panels.
How to Draw Comic Cartoon Faces / Heads with the Oval Method of Drawing
There are many different methods, techniques, and strategies to drawing the comic cartoon head and face. We are going to cover the oval method of cartooning faces today. This is one of the more popular methods of drawing a cartoon face. The below example is for drawing the comic face from the front.
How to Draw Leprechauns with Easy Step by Step Drawing Lesson for Kids
Saint Patrick's Day is coming up on Wednesday, March 17th 2010 this year. So it is coming up pretty soon. Now is a great time to learn how to draw leprechauns, so we have put together an easy drawing tutorial for kids, teens, and adults who want to learn how to draw leprechauns for St. Patrick's Day. This tutorial might be easy enough for preschoolers if you sit down and draw it with them.
How to Draw Human Facial Expressions and Emotions the Easy Way
There are a huge variety of human emotions and facial expressions that you, as an aspiring artist, cartoonist, or comic artist needs to figure out how to draw. So, instead of going into the detail of a human's face when studying facial expressions, here is an easy way to just learn about the way to draw expressions with simple straight lines. By drawing with the simple straight line it will be seen that it is possible to express almost every human emotion.
How to Use Shadows and Shading in Comics / Cartoons Drawing Lesson
Shadows are dark tones which result from some object being in the direct path of light, while shading in a drawing represents the tones on an object that vary from dark to light according to the way the light strikes it. Though comic pictures seldom need any elaborate use of shadows, the forms of figures and objects are brought out effectively by shadows if drawn correctly.
How to Draw Turtles with Easy Step by Step Drawing Instructions
When you are outside playing in the woods or fields, you might happen to see tortoises or turtles. This is a great time to (while treating the turtle kindly) to observe the turtle and get your sketch pad out to draw him. Turtles have a great pattern on their shell. This drawing tutorial only gives simple, basic outline drawing instructions.
How to Draw Cartoon Gorillas / Apes with Easy Step by Step Instructions
Gorillas and Apes are popular jungle animals to cartoon as grumpy animals. Sometimes they are drawn cute, sometimes they are drawn dumb & dopey, this cartoon is drawn as an agitated gorilla. Either way, I thought that it would be fun to draw cartoon gorillas today so I have put together a simple step by step tutorial for kids of all ages, teens, and adults.
Drawing Comic Human Faces / Heads with the Boxed Grids Method
There are many different methods, techniques, and strategies to drawing the comic cartoon head and face. We are going to cover the boxed grids methods of cartooning faces today. This is probably the easiest method of drawing a cartoon face. The below example is for drawing the cartoon face in profile (from the side view).
How to Draw Cartoon Hippos (Hippopotamus) with Easy Step by Step Drawing Lesson
Hippos are a popular animal to cartoon as cute animals. However, did you know that in nature they are very dangerous, violent animals. Either way, I thought that it would be fun to draw cartoon hippos today so I have put together a simple step by step tutorial for kids of all ages, teens, and adults.
How to Draw Cartoon Raccoons with Easy Step by Step Drawing Lesson
Raccoons are naughty little animals that are always causing trouble and ripping through trash...I'm sure that you have seen them in nature. I thought that it would be fun to draw cartoon raccoons today so I have put together a simple step by step tutorial for kids of all ages, teens, and adults. Build up the porcupine's form with simple shapes, letters, and numbers.
How to Draw Kitty Cats from the Back Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorials for Kids & Preschoolers
Do you or your children want to learn how to draw a Kitty Cat that is laying down, from the back view? This drawing tutorial is so easy that even preschoolers can draw it. The majority of the cat is made up of 2 large circles...the rest might be easy enough for your preschooler or toddler to do, especially with your help.
How to Draw Cartoon Faces and Heads with Different Shaped Heads
Five forms that can be used as a basis for a variety of heads are the round head, heart-shaped head, long head, wide head, and the pear shaped head. By shifting the 'eye-line' up or down, the same type of face can be made to look entirely different. Find out how to draw the different shapes of head by looking at the comic cartoon faces and heads with different shaped heads tutorial below
How to Draw Comic Strips with Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorials
Find out how to start your own comic strip. This very comprehensive article / tutorial will guide you through coming up with a comic strip idea, how to lay out your comic strip page, how to write comic lettering, and how to keep continuity in your comic strip from day to day, week to week, year to year. There are also many illustrated examples that will guide you through the cartooning / comic strip process. Good luck.
Drawing Manga Expressions and Emotions
Facial expression makes an Anime character drawing alive. Always apply appropriate facial expression based on the mood of the character you are trying to depict. They eyes, brows and mouth are what makes a facial expression. Observe different faces below and see how the eyes, brows and mouth affect the overall appearance of the Manga / Anime face & head.