Cartooning For The Beginner -

A set of 2B pencils and a fine-liner pen (like a Micron) for "inking."

Angling them down creates anger; curving them up shows worry. Cartooning for the Beginner

If a character is smart, give them a giant forehead. A set of 2B pencils and a fine-liner

Drawing your own characters is easier than it looks. You don’t need perfect anatomy or expensive gear to start. All you need is a pencil, some paper, and a bit of imagination. Master the Basic Shapes Every famous cartoon character starts with simple geometry. make friendly, soft characters (like Mickey Mouse). You don’t need perfect anatomy or expensive gear to start

suggest strength or stubbornness (like Ralph from Wreck-It Ralph). Triangles often represent speed or villainy.

Practice "sketching light." Draw dozens of circles and squares without pressing hard. The Power of Exaggeration Realism is the enemy of cartooning.