Cartoon

Take note of these tips when developing your own unique cartoon characters. Your drawings will turn out much more interesting if you think about the details of their personalities. Take inspiration from your own life. Give your character a name. Figure out what your cartoon ch ...more

Looking for a really good lesson on how to draw cartoon animals? Look no further. From Toonseum, Pittsburgh's museum of cartoon art, learn how to draw an adorable cartoon monkey, suitable for any cartoon strip or drawing! Get skilled in the cartooning department with help from ...more

We love doggies. They're cute, cuddly, loyal...and did we mention cute? If you love your fluffy canine, what better way to pay tribute to this love than by immortalizing your pup on paper? Take a gander at this tutorial to learn how to draw Fido holding a big old dog bone usi ...more

This instructional drawing video shows a quick way to add age to your cartoon character. This is a good technique for animation because you can add age to a pre-existing cartoon character.

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cartoon horse's head. First, make a large ear followed by a large amount of hear and a smaller ear. Next, draw a large eyes underneath the ears with eyelashes. Then, draw a nose for the horse and a mouth making a smile coming outwards o ...more

Not all animations are meant to be lifelike. In this Poser video tutorial you will learn how to set up Poser to render cartoon-style images. You will learn to use Material Editor to do this, and it's really simple! Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the ...more

Using just the airbrush in MS Paint you can make a cartoon dog on your computer. Start off by making a circular shape using the airbrush, keep at it until it is dark and prominent and then color in the lower half of the circle, this is the nose. Now start making a line from th ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Johnny Test & Dukey. Start out by drawing the outlines for both of the characters. Next, you will draw in the features of the faces and then draw the details to both of the characters. Next, you will use a bolder line to draw on all the f ...more

In this video, we learn how to draw a funny cartoon bird in CorelDraw X4. Start out by opening up CorelDraw and using the pen to sketch out the shape of the bird. There is no set way to draw this, just be creative with the drawing. Add in the hair, eyes, beak, and body to the ...more

Why are witches and cauldrons always shown together? Watch this instructional drawing video to find out and draw your own humorous Halloween witch. To add color, dampen the paper with water and add watercolor paint onto the wet areas. Draw a cartoon witch doing the weekly wiza ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cartoon ladybug. Start out by drawing a circle, then draw a line down the middle. Next, draw and color in some dots all over the circle. After this, make a head by making a half of a circle over the straight line. Now, add antennas to t ...more

In this free video series, expert illustrator and artist Paul Louis teaches you how to draw cartoon animals on Microsoft PAINT, a program that comes free with your PC found under the START>ACCESSORIES menu in many versions of Windows. Part 1 of 29 - How to Draw cartoon animals ...more

In this video, we learn how to draw a cute cartoon tiger. First, draw a circle for the head with two circles on top for the ears. After this, draw in the eyes, nose, mouth, and whiskers. Next, draw small dots around the head in brown for the fur. Then, draw over the mouth and ...more

This video is about how to draw a cartoon violin. For this you have to remember only a very few easy steps that are the following: (1)Draw a base for the violin. (2)Draw a chin rest. (3)Draw the neck. (4)Draw strings for the cartoon violin. (4)Add graphics, such as outlining t ...more

In this video, we learn how to draw a cartoon fish with scales. First draw a circle for the body of the fish, followed by the details of the face and then the fins and tail. After this, color the background to look like the color of the sea. Now, take a black paintbrush and ou ...more

Animals and insects make great cartoon characters. So get ready to learn how to draw a worm that turns into a bookworm. All you need is paper, pencil, marker, colored chalks or colored pencils, and an eraser. Start by drawing a squiggly line. Come around and double the line, k ...more

This video shows the viewer how to draw a cartoon reindeer. This is done by building up the character of the reindeer gradually -drawing different features in a set order to create the whole cartoon. The first stage is to draw the eyes and eyelids. The eyelids are crucial as t ...more

Get creative with your cartoons and try drawing them from their own root words like in this example, which draws a boy cartoon character using the word "boy" as a starting point. Not much to it, but we'd like to see you try drawing a girl using "girl" as foundation!

In this video, Michael Weisner shows his viewers how to draw a cartoon rabbit. You will need paper and a writing utensil to complete this task. Michael had already previously outlined the picture of the rabbit in his video, but it is unnecessary to do so. You should begin by d ...more

In this in depth, four part series learn how to draw a cartoon dog. The adorable puppy you will be learning to draw is top notch and would fit in nicely in any children's book or comic strip. Cartoon dog drawing is really easy, and this tutorial will show you just how to do it ...more

It's time to discover how fun art and drawing is! Learn how to draw the cartoon character Stimpy from Ren and Stimpy. Drawing is a way of creating and expressing ourselves, and therefore the result is always beautiful. Drawingnow.com brings you step-by-step drawing tutorials ...more

See how to create an animated cartoon-style text animation using clipping masks and tweening in Adobe Photoshop CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular graphic editor or a seasoned design professional looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions o ...more

This is Cartoonsmart's introductory lesson on how to draw using vector illustration Flash CS4, CS3 or Flash 8. Cartoonsmart has an artist draw a cartoon figure of a mad professor explaining each detail as he moves along with the drawing. Most importantly providing you with th ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw the cartoon vampire character Alucard. Start out by drawing the outline of the face, along with the hat and the collar as well. Then, draw in a cross in the teeth, with just the upper teeth and fang showing. Then, draw in all the details ...more

In this how to video, you will learn how to draw an angel. First, draw the circles for the body and head. Add a leg and arm, as it will be drawn from a side view. Draw a rectangular shape for the harp and a circle for the halo. Lastly, draw the cloud below the body and wings. ...more

In this video, viewers are taught how to draw a monkey character in a simple cartoon style. Starting with basic circular shapes, the artist shows how to build up detail until you have a recognizable image. This simple how-to would be good for younger viewers who are learning t ...more

Teen Titans is one of the most tragically underrated American children's cartoons of all time. Fortunately, Drawing Now one of our favorite art instruction groups, has created this video tutorial on how to draw one of the shows iconic characters, Raven. Here are the artist's s ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cartoon cyborg. Start off by drawing the outline of the body to be wide and fat. Make the hands look like claws and the toes large. The ears should be pointed out and the belly should be large and fat. Add in hairs, eyes, a nose, a mout ...more

Michael, a graphic designer, teaches us how to draw a cartoon girl's clothing. He draws this image in some light shaded pencil. He draws her hair, ear and the basic outline of her face. He then draws her basic build which is her chest, her arms and her legs. He uses a marker t ...more

Being a cartoon voice actor requires animation in the voice and the ability to act. Learn tips to become a cartoon voice actor from the voice of America's Naruto in this free voice over video. Become a cartoon voice actor - Part 1 of 7. Click through to watch this video on exp ...more

This video shows you how to draw a cartoon rose. Step by step, this silent clip shows the best way to draw this and then fill it in in color, including the leaves. First you draw a circle and a cross positioned above the centre point of the circle. Then you follow the drawing ...more

Tasktutorial will teach you how to create a nice vector cartoon flower using Adobe Illustrator. Start by selecting Rounded Rectangle Tool, and draw a black rectangle. Then select multiple points and move it according to the video, using arrow keys. Then draw an ellipse with th ...more

This instructional drawing video demonstrates how to draw hair on comic book characters. This is helpful for comic book artists and animators who need to draw different types of hair quickly.

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw a dresser. Begin by drawing a vertical rectangle to represent the font panel. Then add a long rectangle on one side to represent the side panel. Now add 4 pairs of legs under the dresser and add leg supports by drawing an arch ...more

Walter Lantz describes how to direct a cartoon like Woody Woodpecker. To start with, the director must help develop the story idea. Also, he makes a guide for the animators to follow when a new character is created.

If you want to make cars come to life as hilarious cartoons (car-toons!) then this is the video for you. The artist will show you how to draw a cartoon car. Learning to draw cartoons is easier than you think!

In this video, we learn how to draw a cartoon dragon with a big head. First, draw the outline of the dragon, making the head much larger than the body. After this, add in small details to the dragon using the light pencil mark. Next, take a bold marker and trace over the penci ...more

In this video, we learn how to draw a cartoon cottage scene. Start out by drawing the outline for the house, a tree, the sun, and mountains. After this, add color to the mountains and everything else in the scene. From here, color in the sun and then start to create the cottag ...more

In this tutorial, you will get a basic rundown of the 3D animation program, Blender. This video will help you get used to your new application and get started with its many features. Follow along and pretty soon you will be ready to start animating like a pro.

In this video, we learn how to draw a cartoon girl quickly. Start off by drawing the face and adding in the eyes, lips, and hair. Then, draw the body and arms, giving her large breasts. Trace the outline to the face, giving her eyebrows and the length of hair you desire. Give ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw a cartoon bird. Using the gray pencil tool, draw an oval shape for the body of the bird. Then create the lines for the wing and tail. Now add the details with black outlines. Then use transparent colors to fill the body, tail a ...more

Are you fan of the Canadian-American children's educational show, Arthur? Learn how to draw the main character, Arthur, from the series with help from Drawing Now. Search WonderHowTo for more videos from Drawing Now to learn how to draw a variety of characters and cartoons!

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cartoon park ranger with Bob Ostrom. Start off by drawing two eyes touching each other, and a nose coming off of the second eye. Next, draw a large mouth for the smile, and now draw the head around the character. Draw ears on, then give ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw cartoon caricatures. Start off by drawing the eyes and the eyebrows. Next, draw in the hair on the forehead and then start to make the face surrounding the hair. After this, you will need to draw in the ears and make a note to draw in any ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw an animated birdhouse. The materials required are paper and a drawing utensil. Begin by drawing a rectangular base. A bird house is usually geometric, show the base should only contain rectangle and square shapes. It is recomme ...more

In this free video series on how to animate drawings, learn the basic techniques and principles behind capturing your artwork. Part 1 of 12 - How to Do cartoon animation. Do cartoon animation - Part 2 of 12. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Do cartoon ani ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a behatted cartoon skull. Start out by drawing hollowed out eyes , then draw a hollowed out nose underneath. After this, draw a wide open mouth with a goatee on the chin and teeth smiling in the mouth. Next, draw a hat on the top of the h ...more

the video starts out with Joe talking you through the basic steps in how to draw or sketch a chicken. Starting with the eyes, shaped like to ovals, side-by-side, touching. Drawing a curved line all the way across each one to represent the eyelids and two small dots to form the ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw the cartoon Teen Titans. Start off by drawing the basic outlines of all the characters. Use circles and basic lines to draw out the outlines of them all standing together. From here, draw in the color for the background behind them, then ...more

In this video, professional cartoonist StiK shows you how to draw a number of fun characters. If you are interested in cartoons or cartooning, you will surely learn a lot from watching this video. Practice the techniques you see here and you will be able to make your own carto ...more

Learn how to draw Panini, the cute rabbit-cat or "cabbit" cartoon from the Cartoon Network with help from Drawing Now. Search WonderHowTo for more videos from Drawing Now to learn how to draw a variety of characters and cartoons!

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a simple cartoon dinosaur. Start by drawing a rectangle and give it eyes on the upper right hand corner, then nostrils. Start drawing a body that has a jelly bean shape. Now, create small arms on the side of the body, that are smaller tha ...more

This how to video shows you hot to draw a cartoon alien. First, draw a circle and another circle inside. Draw two oval on the inner circle for the eyes. Draw an oval shape for the body. Next, add simple feet and arms. Make sure one arm is sticking out. You can add an antenna s ...more

Sniff out the trail of this cool cartoon with Bruce Blitz. This cartoon trick is sure to turn heads and noses. All you need is paper, pencil, marker, colored chalks or colored pencils and an eraser. First, draw a long nose, adding a curved line for a nostril. Draw an oval at t ...more

Watch this instructional drawing video to draw a cartoon snail. Use a calligraphy pen to draw thick lines and thick lines with a single pen. Add a bit of depth to the drawing with a charcoal pencil. Hang in for the snail joke at the end of the video.

Take your cartooning to the next level! This video will show you how you can make your cartoon characters more expressing and emotive with outrageous facial expressions. Watch the artist demonstrate a full range of facial expressions and you will learn how to draw.

In this series of video art lessons you’ll learn basic tips and techniques for drawing cartoon animals. Artist, illustrator and expert cartoonist Paul Louis guides you step-by-step, teaching you how to create lines, add shading and use proportion to draw some of the most popul ...more

In this video, we learn how to draw cartoon style mouths. Start out by grabbing a marker and drawing a round circle, then draw a shape on the inside and draw teeth on the top and bottom of it. After this, draw a tongue inside of it. For the next mouth, draw a curved line with ...more