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Here is a Retro Cartooning Drawing Book (How to Draw Cartoons and Comics) for You to Read

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Here is a Retro book for you to take a look at and learn from. This book is called Draw Cartoons: It's Fun to Know How. This drawing tutorial book shows you the author's way of drawing cartoons and comics. It is a very old book, so of course, these are old techniques, but they are still great techniques to learn. This book goes over drawing cartoon faces, hands, feet, facial expressions, etc. I think you will have fun taking a look at it.

Learn How to Draw Cartoon Men Character’s Faces from Household Objects – Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorial for Beginners

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Today I'll show you how to draw the basic shape of cartoon heads. I found this neat retro cartooning lesson from an old book or manual. The illustrator / author of this seems to be a man named Jack Miller. I have broken down each tutorial further below the image to make it easier to learn how to draw. This great tutorial shows you how to draw household objects, such as a coffee pot, a water pitcher, a pill bottle, a light bulb, and an ice cream cone & then turn them into cartoon faces.

How to Draw a Question Mark Cartoon Character’s Face in Easy Steps Tutorial

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Today I will show you how to draw a cartoon boy or man from a ? shape. It is a very simple lesson that kids of all ages will be able to follow along with. Have fun and happy drawing!

How to Stretch and Squish Cartoon Heads to Make New Cartoon Characters

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How to Stretch and Squish Cartoon Heads to Make New Cartoon Characters

A cartoon head can be stretched or squashed to strengthen a facial expression or to change the entire 'look' of the character. This is just a quick tutorial to show you how much a little stretch or smush of a cartoon character's face can create an entirely new character.

Big Guide to Drawing Cartoon Cows with Basic Shapes for Kids

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Big Guide to Drawing Cartoon Cows with Basic Shapes for Kids

I am going to show you how you can use basic shapes to make cartoon cows. I will show you how to draw several cartoon cows - then you can take bits and pieces from these different tutorials and build your own cow.

How to Draw Panda from Skunk Fu with Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorial

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How to Draw Panda from Skunk Fu with Easy Step by Step Drawing Tutorial

Today we will show you how to draw Panda from Skunk Fu! Panda is a very wise leader who spends his time training Skunk in the various arts. This cartooning tutorial will guide you in easy steps through drawing Panda. Have fun.

How to Draw Fox from Skunk Fu with Easy Step by Step Drawing Lesson

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How to Draw Fox from Skunk Fu with Easy Step by Step Drawing Lesson

Today we will show you how to draw Fox from Skunk Fu! This cartooning tutorial will guide you in easy steps through drawing Fox. Have fun.

How to Draw Cartoon Bunny Rabbits and Hares with Simple Step by Step Drawing Lesson

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How to Draw Cartoon Bunny Rabbits and Hares with Simple Step by Step Drawing Lesson

Do you want to learn how to draw an adorable bunny rabbit (hare)? Here is a great bunny rabbit cartooning tutorial that will show you how to draw one in several illustrated steps. This hare is sitting like the Disney Thumper but it is a different character.

How to Draw Shadow the Hedgehog with Step by Step Drawing Tutorial

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How to Draw Shadow the Hedgehog with Step by Step Drawing Tutorial

In this drawing tutorial, you will learn how to draw Shadow the Hedgehog. I will show you how to draw Shadow the Hedgehog by showing you in multiple instructional steps that you will find below. He is a character from the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He resembles Sonic in many ways, such as how his hover skates propel him at extreme speeds to rival those of Sonic, but he distinguishes himself with greater use of Chaos Control with Chaos Emeralds, which allow him to warp time and space. He is Sonic's rival and is the antithesis of Sonic himself in all aspects of his life.

How to Draw Skunk from Skunk Fu – Jules de Jongh – with Easy Drawing Tutorial

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How to Draw Skunk from Skunk Fu - Jules de Jongh - with Easy Drawing Tutorial

I will show you how to draw Skunk from Skunk Fu! today. He is also known as Jules de Jongh on the show. The show chronicles the adventures of young Skunk, training with his Kung Fu master, Panda, with support of Rabbit, Fox, Turtle and others, who directly, or inadvertently, also help Skunk grow. Learn how to draw this Karate-loving skunk with this easy step by step drawing tutorial found on the following lessons page.

How to Draw Smurfs with Easy Step by Step Drawing Lesson

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How to Draw Smurfs with Easy Step by Step Drawing Lesson

The Smurfs was my favorite cartoon show growing up and now it sounds like a Smurfs movie is coming out. Do you want to be ready for this new movie...the learn how to draw a little blue smurf with the following drawing lesson.

How to Draw Sonic the Hedgehog in Easy Drawing Tutorial

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How to Draw Sonic the Hedgehog in Easy Drawing Tutorial

Do you want to learn how to draw a basic cartoon version of Sonic the Hedgehog? Sonic the Hedgehog is a video game character and the main good guy character of the Sonic video game series released by Sega, as well as in numerous spin-off comics, cartoons, as well as his own movie. Learn how to draw him with the following step by step drawing lesson which can be found below.

How to Draw Ben 10 with Step by Step Drawing Tutorial for Kids

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How to Draw Ben 10 with Step by Step Drawing Tutorial for Kids

Do you want to learn how to draw Ben Tennyson from Ben 10 on the Cartoon Network? Below, follow the easy steps in order to draw your own Ben 10 character.

How to Draw Classic Mario Bros or Paper Mario with Easy Step by Step Drawing Lesson

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Do you want to learn how to draw the old fashioned, classic looking Mario from Super Mario Bros? This could also be considered the Mario from Paper Mario Bros. I have put together a step-by-step tutorial that will help you figure out how to draw Mario by using simple shapes to build up Mario’s form.

How to Draw Grim from Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy Drawing Lesson

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Do you want to learn how to draw Grim (short for Grim Reaper or Death) from The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy? I have put together a step-by-step tutorial that will help you figure out how to draw Grim by using simple shapes to build up her form.

How to Draw Billy from Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy Drawing Lesson

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Do you want to learn how to draw Billy from The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy? I have put together a step-by-step tutorial that will help you figure out how to draw Billy by using simple shapes to build up her form. This is an intermediate cartooning tutorial that kids, teens, and adults will enjoy.

How to Draw Mandy from the Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

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Do you want to learn how to draw Mandy from Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy? I have put together a step-by-step tutorial that will help you figure out how to draw the grouchy and mean, Mandy, by using simple shapes to build up her form. This is an intermediate cartooning tutorial that kids, teens, and adults will enjoy. Enjoy!

How to Draw Lois Griffin from Family Guy with Easy Step by Step Lesson

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Do you want to learn how to draw Lois Griffin from Family Guy? I have put together a step-by-step tutorial that will help you figure out how to draw the wife and mother, Lois, by using simple shapes to build up her form. This is an intermediate cartooning tutorial that kids, teens, and adults will enjoy.

How to Draw Cartoon Bugs / Bumble Bees Head Drawing Tutorial

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Learn how to draw cartoon bumble bee's head with the following drawing tutorial. You will learn how to draw the bumble bee's head from the front view, side view, and 3/4 view. This drawing lesson guides you with step by step instructions that are easy to follow.

Easy Cartoon Characters to Draw with Basic Shapes for Kids

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Learn how to draw basic cartoon characters, such as cartoon people and animals by using basic shapes to build up their forms. This is a great comics and cartooning tutorial for children.

How to Draw Meg Griffin from The Family Guy Drawing Tutorial

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Do you want to learn how to draw Meg Griffin from Family Guy? I have put together a step-by-step tutorial that will help you figure out how to draw the sister, Meg, by using simple shapes to build up Megan form. This is an intermediate cartooning tutorial that kids, teens, and adults will enjoy.

How to Draw Koalas (Cartoon Koala Bears) with Easy Step by Step Drawing Lesson

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Do you want to learn how to draw this adorable Koala Bear? Here is an easy-to-follow step by step drawing lesson that kids, adults, and teens will be able to complete. You will be amazed by your drawing abilities, just follow the directions.

How to Draw Cartoon Koalas (aka Koala Bears) with Easy Step by Step Drawing Lesson

Step 1

Draw a number ‘8’ like shape to start the Koala out.

Step 2

Now draw the Koala’s ears by drawing a circle (with a smaller circle within it) on each side of the Koala Bear’s head.

Step 3

Now draw a big oval for the Koala’s nose. Now draw a circle on each side of the oval, for the Koala Bear’s eyes. read more

How to Draw Cartoon Hands and Fingers with Easy Step by Step Cartooning Lessons

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The cartoonist must know the construction and appearance of the different types of hands before he can use them effectively in a cartoon. Possibly the best way to learn to draw hands in the hundred and one positions that they can assume, is by using your own hands as models and sketching them in all the different positions you can think of. However, there are so many different types of hands, that I have shown a number of them for you to study.

Drawing Fish Bowls : How to Draw Fish in Their Bowl Step by Step

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Fishies and fish bowls aren't always easy to draw, but after seeing how they are drawn, I bet you will shock all of your friends with your drawing abilities. I have put together a step-by-step tutorial that will help you figure out how to draw a hanging fish bowl by using simple shapes to build up the form.

How to Draw Chris Griffin from Family Guy : Step by Step Drawing Lesson

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Do you want to learn how to draw Chris Griffin from Family Guy? I have put together a step-by-step tutorial that will help you figure out how to draw the big brother, Chris, by using simple shapes to build up Chris' form. This is an intermediate cartooning tutorial that kids, teens, and adults will enjoy.

How to Draw Chester from Fairly Odd Parents : Step by Step Drawing Lesson

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Do you want to learn how to draw Chester (one of Timmy Turner's friends) from the Fairly Odd Parents? I have put together a step-by-step tutorial that will help you figure out how to draw Chester by using simple shapes to build up Chester's form. This is an intermediate cartooning tutorial that kids, teens, and adults will enjoy. Even some younger children might be able to draw Chester if you stand by to help with the instructions.

How to Draw Peter Griffin from Family Guy : Step by Step Drawing Lesson

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Do you want to learn how to draw Peter Griffin from Family Guy? I have put together a step-by-step tutorial that will help you figure out how to draw the dad, Peter, by using simple shapes to build up Peter's form. This is an intermediate cartooning tutorial that kids, teens, and adults will enjoy. Even some younger children might be able to draw Peter if you stand by to help with the instructions.

How to Draw Brian from Family Guy : Step by Step Drawing Lesson

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Do you want to learn how to draw Brian Griffin from Family Guy? I have put together a step-by-step tutorial that will help you figure out how to draw the dog, Brian, by using simple shapes to build up Brian's form. This is an intermediate cartooning tutorial that kids, teens, and adults will enjoy. Even some younger children might be able to draw Brian if you stand by to help with the instructions.

How to Draw Stewie from Family Guy : Step by Step Drawing Lesson

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Do you want to learn how to draw Stewie Griffin from Family Guy? I have put together a step-by-step tutorial that will help you figure out how to draw baby Stewie by using simple shapes to build up Stewie's form. This is an intermediate cartooning tutorial that kids, teens, and adults will enjoy. Even some younger children might be able to draw Stewie if you stand by to help with the instructions.

How to Draw Mario : Step by Step Drawing Lesson

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Do you want to learn how to draw Mario from Super Mario Bros? I have put together a step-by-step tutorial that will help you figure out how to draw Mario by using simple shapes to build up Mario's form. This is an intermediate cartooning tutorial that kids, teens, and adults will enjoy. Even some younger children might be able to draw Mario if you stand by to help with the instructions.