Use eyebrows and "cartoon effects" (like sweat drops or movement lines) to convey thinking or emotion. 3. Building Cartoon Bodies Bodies follow the same shape-based logic as the heads:
Begin with a circle, oval, or even a diamond for the head. How To Draw... Blitz Cartoons
For different characters, adjust the size. For example, when drawing babies , the head is often as large as the rest of the body. Use eyebrows and "cartoon effects" (like sweat drops
Use a "big smile" for friendly characters or specific shapes (like an open mouth with visible teeth) for expressions like surprise. For different characters, adjust the size
Use an oval for the head and a larger oval for the torso. Use simple lines to mark the placement of arms and legs.
Draw vertical and horizontal lines across the shape to determine where eyes, the nose, and the mouth will sit. Layer the Features: Eyes: Usually simple circles or ovals with small pupils. Noses: Can be funny, large, or simplified ovals.
Optional, but useful for repositioning features or cleaning up messy initial sketches. 2. Drawing Cartoon Heads & Faces