Drawing cartoons is fun and easy because there are far fewer constraints than realistic drawings. This article will introduce the basic drawing methods of cartoon drawing. Enjoy the learning process!
The steps of how to draw cartoons are part of a series of tutorials on drawing cartoons. The tutorials also include how to draw cartoon characters, how to draw backgrounds, and other cartoon drawing methods. Follow this Let’s take a look at the steps on how to draw cartoons in this article.
Steps to draw cartoons
1Before you start painting, prepare all the tools and items you need to use in the painting process. You can check whether the tools are ready through the item list at the end of the article. 
2Then, think about what you want to draw, such as watching crocodiles, political themes, your views on new things, small Yellow ducks, endangered species and more. After you have a good idea, you will basically know what kind of background you should draw and how to highlight the key points. 
3Next, you need to practice drawing some characters. It is recommended to practice on another piece of paper first. You can draw any shape first, such as a circle, a square, etc. Then think about what expression the character should have. You can make expressions in front of the mirror to inspire inspiration and copy your satisfied expressions. You can also do the actions of cartoon characters and then copy them. If you think the cartoon characters in magazines, books, posters or online are good, you can learn from them, but don’t imitate them all! Otherwise, your painting will not only beSomething new and different from your idea. 
4In addition, you also need to practice drawing buildings, scenes, etc. At this time, you don’t need to add characters to the scene, just draw the items you need. 
5In addition, you can also practice drawing comic strips to create coherent story content. You can draw two square boxes side by side (preferably with a ruler) and draw cartoons inside. 
6Finally, learn to draw a complete cartoon! Before you start writing, decide the size of your drawing, such as whether to draw on A4 paper or A3 paper. After you start drawing, remember to make a rough draft first, and then color with colored pencils, markers, crayons, watercolors, etc. 
7If you draw less content and there are too many blank spaces on the paper, you can crop out the surrounding blank parts! Once you've cut it out, you can attach it wherever you like with your own heavy-duty Scotch tape, glue, staplers, etc.! 
8After the complete cartoon is successfully produced, you can show it to your family and friends!
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Materials that may be used
- Pencils
- Scissors
- Colored pencils
- Hands
- Other painting elements that need to be added < li>Paper
DIY Tips
- Think before writing. Without a good idea, you can't draw interesting cartoons.
- Carry a small notebook and some pens with you so that you can draw fleeting cartoon ideas at any time! You can also buy a voice recorder. However, voice recorders are relatively expensive, and I personally prefer to bring a small notebook.
- Start by sketching in pencil. When you are not satisfied, you can easily erase and redraw.
Notes
- Start by sketching in pencil. If you skip this step, you will waste a lot of paper.
- Don’t care about other people’s cynicism about your painting. I've been through it, don't worry.
