Children are the main audience for viewing various kinds of cartoons. A good cartoonist is one who can extract the basic features of an object or person and simplify them to capture the attention of a child. Masters such as Walt Disney, Hanna and Barbera, Chuck Jones, Jim Henson, Walter Lantz and many others, studying children's opinion and perception, have achieved the charm of the whole world with their magical and eternal characters. In this lesson we will consider how to draw easily and correctly. cartoon characters from which both children and adults will be delighted.
The final version will look like this:
Lesson details:
- Complexity: Medium
- Estimated completion time: 2 hours
Understanding Human Perception
Man is a being who has a very interesting feature- we can transform parts that form a very complex structure or object into a fairly simple form.
Can you tell that the two images below represent the same object?
It may seem strange that you can look at an image and say it's a car.
What happens to most people, other than artists, who can't get all the details of a car, the sight of a dog, or the features of a child's face out of memory? They begin to associate very simple and primitive forms with the specific features of each object. So, for example, how many children came home from school with a piece of paper like this in their hand and said, "It's mom and dad!"?
You don't want to draw like that, do you? If you don't want to, let's pick up a pencil and start drawing!
1. Creation of the first character
The basic shape of the cartoon shape will be a circle. The circle is all that is needed. From the circle you can determine the basic proportions of the character's head.
Draw vertical and horizontal lines that intersect at the center of the circle, as in the picture below:
Step 1
We draw the eyes of an oval shape with a slight slope on the sides. Necessaryleave a gap between the eyes about the same size as the eye.
Step 2
In the upper part of the ovals of the eyes, we slightly denote the character's eyelashes. Draw above the eyelasheseyebrows that convey a kind of surprise. Draw the shape of the eyebrows that you get, in the future you will adapt to your own style.
Draw the pupils so that they are centered (this is a very effective tactic used by cartoonists to make characters more likable).
Advice: To give more life For the eyes, you can draw a small line under them to simulate wrinkles.This is another very interesting tactic that gives a special flavor to the facial expressions of the character.
Step 3
Now the most interesting point lesson. It is at this stage that we will determine what our character will be: thin, fat, young, old. Our character will be young.
Draw the jaw:
Step 4
The nose will be from the front. In order not to use a lot of details, let's draw it in in general terms. Quite often, the nose is drawn in detailon one side of the face due to the fact that the light falls on only one side.
Step 5
Our character is a child. We make a mouth - something simple and with an expression of innocence.
Please note that in cartoon style children, regardless of gender, have quite simple form mouth without lips.
Step 6
The shape of the ears is quite simple.
Step 7
Finishing the boy's haircut.
I don't know how to draw hair. Help!
You don't have to be a designer or a stylist to draw the perfect hair. There is no right way to draw hair, so you should try until you get the right one for the occasion. Just remember that hair with its shape can convey certain personal qualities character. Oddly enough, hair can express age, rebellion, conservatism. Incredible, right? And what is your hairstyle?
Accurate and fast way drawing hair for cartoons is to find the appropriate photo on the Internet! Once you've found the perfect style, place an example image next to a tablet or piece of paper and start designing a simplified version of it.
First character completed successfully! Congratulations!
Now let's work on another character using the same template as for the boy.
2. Create an older character
Step 1
Let's start with the eyes. This time we will draw faster, adding wrinkles, eyebrows and pupils of the eyes. Please note that we have not changed much, but just slightly expanded the eyebrows. Older people have thicker eyebrows that take up more space on the forehead. We draw eyelashes in the same way as in the previous version.
Step 2
The chin will be slightly larger than the previous character.
Step 3
We create a nose. The form is completely different. Please note that the nostrils are very close to the bottom of the eyes. The idea is to get a good result by exaggerating parts of the body a little.
Step 4
Instead of a mouth, draw a big mustache.
Step 5
Add the same ears as the boy. However, the hair will be of a different shape - add a little on the sides, and leave a bald patch on top.
Our character looks like a mad scientist.
3. Creating a female character
Create a sister for the boy:
How did it happen so fast? Very simple... Women have a thinner facial structure. Consider some features:
- thin eyebrows;
- larger and more expressive eyelashes;
- thinner chin;
- small nose with fewer details;
- long hair.
That's all! Once you start to feel more confident, you can draw some more characters with different details.
4. Mimicry
Let's draw a girl after receiving the news that the school holidays are over.
Now let's go back to the boy and ask his opinion on this matter:
It feels like he's up to something!
Pay attention to the changes in the boy's face:
- one eyebrow below the other;
- eyes half closed;
- smile added (one side higher than the other, in line with the eyebrows);
- the pupils moved under the eyelashes.
And that's it! Everything is easy!
5. Draw in profile
Let's draw two circles.
We will create a boy and a girl in profile:
The ear remained in the center of the circle.
Pay attention to these details when composing male and female characters:
- the boy has thicker eyebrows;
- the girl's chin is slightly pushed forward;
- the girl's nose is thinner and sharper;
- A boy doesn't have eyelashes when a girl has big and thick ones.
6. Play with angles
Eyes, nose, mouth, ears - all these details make the face change its shape when viewed from different angles. This is often seen in cartoon characters.
Notice how real eyes are simplified when converted to cartoon.
The actual shape of the nose is made up of several cartilages. His form is radically simplified in the cartoon.
Understanding how the mouth behaves at different angles is important. Remove unnecessary details and try to keep only the basic shape of the lips. The ears are also greatly simplified.
Now we will put into practice all that we have learned. Below are circles with arrows that show the direction of view. We can practice our drawing skills in various positions:
Note the eyes for each of the circles:
Now let's add various shapes jaws:
You can complete the drawings yourself, based on the knowledge that was provided to you in this lesson. Remember:
- the face must be simplified and rounded;
- exaggerate some parts of the face and its expression.
Once you have managed to outline the direction of the eyes and choose the appropriate chins, try using your creative potential and finish drawing. If you draw at least 10 minutes a day according to the rules presented here, you will be able to draw cartoon faces as easy as breathing.
Let's summarize the drawing of characters:
- Draw a circle for the skull;
- Set the direction in which the character will look;
- We make an oval eye contour;
- Draw the pupils of the eyes that look at the nose if you want to create a cute character. Don't forget the eyelashes;
- Choosing the right eyebrows depending on age and gender;
- We create the corresponding jaws;
- Add simple ears without unnecessary details;
- We search for the necessary hairstyle on Google and use it in our sketch;
- Let's celebrate!
Here's what happened:
An example of how to use the same template to create different emotions. Note that only the eyelashes and eyebrows have been changed. Nothing more!
7. Study of nationalities
We are nearing the end of the lesson. I would like to encourage you to continue to experiment with facial expressions and, if possible, explore the face more. Learn how the eyes and mouth behave in different situations. Take a look at different nationalities and learn their key features.
For example, African Americans have a slightly flattened nose and more rounded cheekbones.
Whenever possible, try to draw your characters more realistically. Watch for the behavior of people real life. Look at photographs, study the style of your favorite artist, or look online for inspiration. ToWhen we turn to real life, we can extract quality information for our sketches.But remember: observing the real world does not mean copying it!You want your character to be unique and not a copy of the real one, right?
Great job!
Now you know the basic methods that are used by the best multipliers around the world. Good luck!
We hope you enjoyed the lesson.
Explore other techniques for drawing cartoon character heads.
The only limit is the sky!
Translation - Duty.
I will try to express my thoughts accurately and simply, despite the fact that I know about my stupid habit of explaining everything in too much detail :)
So. These are the three who were ruthlessly chosen to be the victims of my artistic abilities. I apologize in advance.
3 golden rules in drawing:
Find images of who you will redraw with different angles shooting. Despite what you might think, a face can change a lot depending on which angle you look at it from!
- Locate distinctive features your character! The eyes are always the most important part in determining the character, but the nose, mouth, and other facial features are no less important. Consider: what makes your character so unique? Since you will be simplifying his face, it is very important to emphasize who he or she really is.
- Compare with another character. For example, if you are unsure about the process of drawing his/her eyes, try comparing his/her eyes to the eyes of another person! Believe me or not, you will immediately notice the differences and then work with the character will become even easier.
Cillian Murphy / Robert Fisher Jr.
Image set. Collect photos from different perspectives.
And for God's sake, look for BIG photos. These images were taken as an example for the lesson, I can hardly see his face in these pictures :)
Define facial features!
Rest:
Light shade under the eyes
-Eyes and eyebrows are close-set
- The bridge of the nose is straight. Triangular.
- Angled nape
Sketch
Keeping in mind all that is described above, start drawing a sketch. Since this is NOT realism, don't be afraid to highlight or exaggerate some aspects. In this case, I made his eyes bigger and his cheekbones more pronounced.
Also: don't forget about emotions! A person's face sets the initial perception of him by others. Murphy's Fisher looks serious, cautious, and maybe even a little tired and worried. In order to convey all this, I slightly arched his eyebrows, the line of the lips is indefinite, and his eyes look tired.
Lineart and shadows
It's very hard for me to get the right facial expression without applying shadows.
I use shadows to make his eyes more expressive (make them sunken), highlight cheekbones, hair movements, triangular nose, etc. Oh yes, and his lips :)
I can say that the work is more or less finished. You ALWAYS need to focus on the eyes, I don't even know how else to convey the importance of this xD I repeat that it is the eyes that define a person, regardless of how well or poorly the rest of the facial features are drawn. If you mess up the eyes, you mess up the whole portrait.
Benedict Cumberbatch / Sherlock Holmes
I have already described the process, so this time I will not go into detailed explanations, unless it is necessary.
Collect photos.
Define facial features
Rest:
rounded nose
-Hair is quite curly
- The face is significantly elongated and narrowed
Sketch
In this particular case, Benedict as Sherlock comes across as confident, uptight (mainly due to his intense gaze), and perhaps a little cynical. And therefore, if I draw him with a cheeky grin, it will correspond to his character. Extend the lip line a little to make it stand out!
Lineart and shadows
Something is wrong here, maybe I edited his eyes badly.
Or is it because I went too far with the shadows and that's why he looks a little older than usual xD
When I think about it, it starts to make sense: Benedict has a natural fair skin. I'm not talking about the fact that he is not so old. This means that the number and thickness of lines must be kept to a minimum, otherwise the excess of shadows will give the impression of wrinkles.
I'm in a bit of a hurry here, so it looks a bit rough. Perhaps if I circled it again, the portrait would look better =v=
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Simon Baker / Patrick Jane
This place was originally reserved for Hugh Laurie (House) :) but I thought I was drawing too many men with high cheekbones, not to mention the character of House, which is LITERALLY 99% COLORED WITH THE CHARACTER OF BENEDICT >_>
So here is Simon Baker. I love his smile.
Collect photos.
Define facial features
Rest:
When you smile you get bags under your eyes
- Dyed hair (create a noticeable contrast)
- The hair at the back of the head always curls
Sketch
Baker's Patrick is quite open, friendly, cheerful, and based on the fact that he smirks rather than smiles, he looks ironic and cunning.
And if I make his smile a little skewed, it will only increase this effect.
Do not forget that he has a beard (at least draw it on his cheeks), even though it is so light that it is almost invisible. If I don't draw the beard, he will look too young.
Lineart and shadows
In the end, I did not draw the stubble above the lip. Everything looks great anyway, so I left the drawing as it is.
Also, since his smile is perhaps his business card, do not be afraid to finish the folds on the sides of the lips. It's such a prominent feature of his face >u
In general, this is everything.
Did I say I love his smile?
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Of course, if I had more time, I would bring more examples xD If you have any questions feel free to ask and I'll see how I can help you!
Oh and I apologize for not including in this tutorial female portraits. Perhaps if one of you is interested, I will talk about them another time.
Thanks for reading! Hope this helps you!
One last note for everyone, especially those who draw in anime style:
In general, those of you who want to learn how to draw realism, you need to get rid of the fear that you are afraid of "disfiguring the characters." And I am sure that many of you understand what is at stake, especially those who draw preferably in anime style.
That is, no matter how beautiful a person is, HE WILL NEVER BE PERFECT. What I mean is that if you don't draw creases or wrinkles or whatever, he or she will look like a 10 year old :)
I know this can be very hard to adapt at times as it MIGHT look wrong if you add such natural details. But remember that it's all about practice. At first, I was just like any of you, too careful when it came to drawing real people. But once I realized that Leonardo DiCaprio looked like he had a bad plastic surgery somewhere in Korea because I neglected the shadow under his lower lip...well, I finally realized.
The old saying never goes out of style: the work of the master is afraid.
So while you're able to accept that not everyone looks like Sephiroth or Cloud. final fantasy), then you can adequately draw =v=
And you know what? I seem to be on a roll, so I'll expand my thoughts a bit below:
Make the mistake of looking at human face and ASSUME that this is the standard oval face so often drawn.
"But but but... it will look pretty weird if I draw him as he really is. I mean if I draw a very elongated face or pronounced cheekbones or..."
Perhaps if you imagine Benedict Cumberbatch with such a standardized face, as shown above, then you will understand what is REALLY wrong with him. He will look like a teenager!
"I can't draw the nose the way it is in reality! It prevents me from adding the hump / nostrils and the nose is ugly and completely different from the one I copied from."
Surely most people will agree with me that the nose is the most hard part in realistic drawing and even I'm not good enough at drawing him. If you don't control the amount of pressure on the handle, especially the wings of the nose, you will end up with a very strange nose. Again, the usual thing: practice, practice and more practice!
If you want, you can start by copying my way of drawing noses, in which you shade the dark area under the nose. In this case, you do not need to draw the wings. This will only work for semi-realistic drawings. Of course, it's always better to find your own way of depicting realism, but never completely avoid them!
Each of us is surrounded by thousands of people. It would seem that we have learned the proportions and features of the human body to the millimeter. But here's the paradox draw a person much more difficult than the one you've only ever seen.
Sometimes when you draw someone, you wonder - not a person, but some kind of alien. If you also can’t draw people, as they say, don’t pass by - here you will find a lot of useful and interesting things for yourself.
And the very first thing is this video that will show you how to draw a boy and a girl.
Even ancient artists, when drawing a person, tried to divide his body into equal parts, so that it was easy to correctly recreate the proportions of the figure. After all, knowing the ratio of individual parts of the body with the figure as a whole, you can easily draw a person. At the same time, of course, we must not forget that all people have their own characteristics.
So, drawing a person, as a unit of measurement we take the size of the head.
The height of an adult man or woman is equal to 8 head sizes, the height of a teenager is 7, a student is 6, and an infant is only 4 head sizes.
Proportions of people of different age groups
Before you draw a person, remember a few important nuances:
- hands should end at the middle of the thigh,
- elbows are at waist level,
- knees - strictly in the middle of the leg.
Did you know that the height of a person is equal to the length of the arms extended to the sides, and four head heights fit in the length of the legs?
But what delighted me even more was the size of the human foot. It turns out that its height is equal to the height of the nose, and the length is equal to the length of the forearm.
See how a man and a woman should be correctly drawn in different positions.
And now I will show you how to draw people step by step. I assure you, with a master class from Pustunchik it will be easy and simple.
How to draw a boy
If you need to draw a boy, use the following diagram. And I will tell you how and what parts of the body you need to draw step by step.
1. Draw an oval for the boy's head, then a small neck and a rectangle for the torso.
2. Draw another rectangle from below, divide in half. These are legs. Draw rectangle arms. On the upper large rectangle, make roundings from the neck to the arms - these are the shoulders.
3. Erase extra lines on the shoulders. Draw the neck of the jacket, the seam lines (but not completely) where the sleeves are connected to the main part of the jacket. Draw the fly and folds on the pants in the form of a slingshot. Now draw the boots and hands. For a detailed diagram showing how to draw hands, see on the right.
4. We take up drawing the head. First draw a cross - it will point to the middle of the head and determine the location of the eyes. Two arcs, two dots and one small arc at the bottom of the head are the top of the eyes, the future nose and lips. Ears will be located at the level of the nose and eyes.
5. Draw the eyes, in place of the dots draw small circles - the nostrils. Now move on to the eyebrows and hair.
6. Erase the extra lines and mark the folds on the clothes with light pencil movements. Add details. Congratulations! The drawing of the boy is ready.
How to draw a baby
This drawing is perfect for some comics, and you can also draw it for kindergarten or for a student lower grades. The funny toddler will also be a godsend for the school exhibition of young artists.
1. Draw an oval, mark the eyes with dots, show the baby's nose and mouth with two bent arcs.
2. Mark the corners of the lips, draw the ears and hair.
3. Draw a trapezoid at the bottom of the head - the body of the boy. Do not forget to separate the blouse from the pants with a straight horizontal line, and show the pants with a vertical line.
4. Draw the sleeves.
5. Now draw the child's arms and legs.
6. Separate the fingers with lines. That's all! Little mischievous is ready for pranks :)
Draw girls
Three beauties on one sheet at once. Would you like to have such fashionistas in your album? Then rather draw these charms!
1. Sketch your girlfriends.
2. Think of their hairstyles and draw clothes.
3. Add details: belt, lace sleeves, leggings, handbags and so on.
4. Draw the faces of the girls, make folds on the clothes, highlight the accessories. Add uniqueness to the shoes of each of your friends.
Great job!
Details on how to draw lips, nose, eyes of a girl, you will learn from the next video. I warn you, the master class is not for beginners, so be careful not to miss important details.
We draw the girl's face. Part 1
We draw the girl's face. Part 2
How to draw a guy
Every girl at least once in her life tried to draw the guy of her dreams. It is different for everyone, of course. But for now let's just draw a guy with glasses and a cool T-shirt. Go?
1. Make a template of a person.
2. Using guide lines draw the head and arms.
3. Draw a hairstyle, nose, lips. Give the guy glasses.
4. Outline the contours of the guy's body. Draw the hands. Add shadows with dashed lines. Mark the neck of the T-shirt.
5. Delete unnecessary lines. Make the contours of the man's body clearer.
Here you go! A macho man with a serious look and cool glasses is ready to win hearts!
Children are the main audience when it comes to cartoons. A good cartoonist is the only one who can extract the basic details of an object or person and simplify them to such an extent that the child can understand and feel what he is looking at. Children's perception was also studied by such masters as Walt Disney, Hanna and Barbera, Chuck Jones , Jim Henson, Walter Lantz and many others who have charmed us with their magical characters.
My job is to help you find Right way, put together a puzzle and learn how to create any character using the presented technique. I guarantee you will be shocked at how easy it is to create cartoony emotions that kids (and adults) will love.
Understanding Human Perception
A person has a very interesting feature: he can summarize the details of a very complex object into something simple and understandable. Thus, a person can imagine any thing in a few geometric shapes and curves.
Can you tell me that these two pictures show the same object?
And let it be strange, but after looking at both of these pictures you will say - "this is a car."
In fact, unlike artists, most people cannot name from memory all the details that make up a car, a dog, or even a child. Therefore, they begin to associate very simple and primitive forms with the specific characteristics of each object. How many 4, 5, or 6 year olds come home from school with drawings of two circles and some toothpicks and say, "It's mom and dad!"?
You probably don't want to draw like that, do you? So let's get our hands dirty a bit and draw some cartoon faces! 1. Creation of the first character
The basic cartoon shape is a circle. The Circle is All You Need (besides Love, of course). It is from the circle that you determine the main proportions of your character's head.
After drawing the circle, it is necessary to outline the axis of the face. Draw vertical and horizontal lines intersecting in the center as shown in the image below:
Step 1
To make the eye, draw an oval with a slight slant to the side at the top. Repeat on the opposite side. It is important to leave a gap between them about the same size as one eye. Since we are sketching, for the accuracy of construction, we can draw another eye in the center.
Step 2
Make the upper part of the circle bold, these are the eyelashes of our character. Position your eyebrows slightly above your eyelashes for a surprised expression. The shape of the eyebrows is arbitrary, and with practice you will come to your own style.
Draw both pupils closer to the center (this is a very effective technique used by top cartoonists who want their characters to look cute).
Advice: To add more life and "realism" to the eyes, draw a small line under them, sort of like a wrinkle. This is another very interesting trick, which will add a special zest to facial expressions.
Step 3
We have reached the most creative part of our course. Think of it this way: in cartoon sketches main structure The face is a skull and the eyes of the character. It is at this stage that you determine features, i.e. it is already clear to people that you are drawing a hero.
Now that we get to drawing the jaw, we need to determine if the character is going to be thin or fat. Do we want to create it young, old, and so on? My character will be young. Let's draw a suitable jaw for him.
Step 4
When we draw the nose from the front, it is important not to add too much detail. If you only draw the tip, the nose is already starting to look convincing. Also, very often only one side of the nose is drawn in detail, based on the idea that this is the shadow side.
Let's draw our character correct nose.
Step 5
Since our character is a child, we will draw a cartoon mouth: something simple to convey an expression of innocence.
Please note that when drawing the mouth small child no need to draw lips! In cartoons, children of both sexes have quite simple mouths. Enough good expressive feature.
Step 6
The ears are visible from the front (because our character is looking at the camera), so we will not depict the internal cavities. We'll draw a simple shape using basic perspective (more on that later).
Step 7
The shape of our skull is already determined by the circle we drew at the beginning, right? Now we need to draw a very simple childish hairstyle to make our boy come to life. Let's do it.
I don't know how to draw hair! Help!
Calmly! There is nothing to fear. You don't have to be a stylist fashion designer to draw the perfect hair. There is no right way to draw hair, so keep experimenting until you get the perfect one for you. Just remember that hair reflects the personality of our characters. Ironically, hair can express age, rebellion, conservatism... incredible, isn't it? By the way, what is your hairstyle? Okay it does not matter..
An accurate and fast way to draw cartoon hair is to search for photo links on the Internet! Do this all the time: flip through fashion magazines or search on Google. Once you've found the perfect style, take the image as a base, place it next to your drawing board (or tablet) and start drawing the cartoon and its simplified version.
It looks like we have successfully finished drawing our character. Congratulations!
Now let's play a little more and draw a completely different character from the same template that we used to create little Tommy (yes, I gave him a name).
2. Create an elderly character
Step 1
As usual, let's start with the eyes. This time we will draw faster, adding wrinkles, eyebrows and pupils.
Please note that we have not changed very much - just expanded the eyebrows. In older people, the eyebrows are thicker and take up more space on the forehead. Eyelashes for men do not matter, they are always drawn the same way.
Step 2
This time we will lengthen the chin a little. Try to do it like this.
Our character already looks different! Fine. Let's try to find the perfect nose for him.
Step 3
Following what we did before, let's create the nose. This time I'll draw it completely differently:
Note that the tips of the nose are very close to the corners of the eyes. This is an effective technique for creating wider and larger noses. The idea is to exaggerate features for a good result!
Speaking of exaggeration, we won't draw our character's mouth in favor of another object.
Step 4
In this case, I decided to use a different technique: instead of drawing a mouth, draw a big mustache to create better image our character.
Ready! Big expressive mustache for an old friend.
Step 5
Remember when I said that hair helps define a character's age and personality? Take a look.
We added hair on the sides and left a bald patch on top. It's amazing how the view immediately changed, isn't it? Please note that I drew the same ears as Tommy, our favorite boy. This is the advantage of working with templates. It's cartoon magic!
I think our new friend- mad scientist! 3. Creating a female character
I don't even know.. I think Tommy needs a sister! He's so lonely. As if by magic, we will create a sister for him:
Hey! How did you manage to do it so quickly? Very simple.. Women have a more refined structure of the face. Follow step by step instructions:
- Thin eyebrows;
- Longer and more expressive eyelashes;
- Neat chin;
- Small nose with less detail;
- Long hair(draw based on real way, and using whatever style you want).
That's all. These are all the changes that need to be made. Apart from these, I used all the same details as when drawing Tommy, her brother. After all, they are brother and sister, right?
As you feel more confident, you can gradually add more "realistic" details to your characters. such as pupils bigger size..
4. Facial expressions
We are ready to add emotion to our dear Lucy (yes, that's her name). Let's draw her after she found out that the school holidays are over..
And again we create something completely different by simply adding two elements: tears and new form mouth! Amazing, isn't it?
Now let's go back to Tommy and ask him what he thinks about this:
Hmm.. I have a hunch that Tommy is up to something! Please note that I completely changed his facial expression, following the following rules:
- Made one eyebrow lower than the other;
- Half covered his eyes with eyelashes;
- Added a smile (one corner of the mouth is higher - follows the eyebrow);
- Raised the pupils, leaving them covered with eyelashes.
That's all! We got desired result with just a few changes. Hair, ears, nose, chin and rounded eyes remained unchanged! How simple!
5. Side view
Draw the pattern again. Now we will learn how to draw Tommy and Lucy in profile:
Let's draw both faces:
Note that in profile, the ear is located in the center of the circle. Be aware of the major differences in facial structure when comparing them side by side. Pay attention to these details when drawing female and male characters:
- Tommy's eyebrows are wider
- Lucy's chin protrudes slightly forward.
- Lucy's nose is thinner and more pointed;
- Lucy has long feminine eyelashes.
6. Play with angles
Eyes, nose, mouth, ears .. all the details of the face change shape when the angle changes. Cartoon characters are constantly looking in all possible directions from different angles as they need to react to situations and objects around them. This makes them more realistic!
Note that in cartoons, the structure of the eye is simplified. Cartoon eyes are drawn in red. Compare their oval shape with the round shape of real eyes. 
The real nose is made up of several cartilages. Pay attention to how significantly it is simplified in cartoons. 
It is necessary to understand how the mouth behaves when different angles. Remove unnecessary details and try to keep only the basic shape of the lips. The ears are also greatly simplified. Now we will practice drawing all the details that we have learned. Below is a basic template (only circles and guidelines) where we can learn how to draw different positions:
Note the eyes looking in different directions on each of the circles.
Now let's add arbitrary jaws of different sizes and shapes.
The choice is yours. I suppose you can work on your own and study the techniques I have given you to complete the drawing. Remember the two main rules of animation:
- Simplify face details with rounded shapes;
- Make facial expressions exaggerated.
Once you learn how to sketch out the directions of the eyes and choose suitable chins, try to use your creativity and draw as many faces as you want. You can be sure that practicing the above techniques for at least 10 minutes daily will make drawing cartoon faces as familiar as breathing.
Let's recap! To consolidate the material of this tutorial, let's remember the correct steps in drawing cartoon faces:
- Draw a circle that will be the character's skull;
- Determine the direction where the character will look and draw guide lines;
- Make a sketch of the eyes of an oval shape;
- Draw the pupils (bring them closer to the nose if you want to create a cute character). Don't forget about eyelashes;
- Choose the right eyebrows, depending on the age and gender of the character;
- Draw a suitable jaw;
- Draw simplified ears;
- Search hair styles on Google (or a magazine) and use them as sketch templates;
- Celebrate!
My version:
An example of how to use one template to draw different emotions. Note that only the eyelashes and eyebrows have been changed. And nothing more!!! 7. Study different ethnic groups
The guide is nearing completion. As last advice I would like to encourage you to keep experimenting with facial expressions and put as much effort into researching faces as possible. Learn how the eyes and mouth behave in different situations. Take a look at representatives of different ethnic groups and them distinctive features.
For example, black people have a slightly flattened nose and more rounded cheekbones. Whenever possible, try to make your characters as realistic as possible. Observe the behavior of people in real life. Browse photos, learn the style of your favorite artist, or look online for inspiration. From real life, we can extract quality information for drawings. But remember: watch the real world does not mean copy! You want to make your character unique and not a copy of reality, right?
Great job! That's not all!
Now you know basic techniques, which were used by the best multipliers in the world. There is a lot more to come, and this guide is just a small part of the tutorial I have prepared for you. Let's go deeper.
Learn different styles and structure of the skull. There is no limit to perfection! Children are the main audience we are talking about the cartoon. A good cartoonist is one who can highlight the main details of an object or person and simplify the figure so that the child can recognize and be attracted to what they are viewing.
Your role here is to understand how to assemble this puzzle correctly and definitely learn how to build any drawing using this technique. I guarantee you will be shocked how easy it is to create cartoon characters that kids (and adults) will love!
General information about human perception
A human being has a very interesting feature: We can synthesize the details that make up a structure or object in a very difficult relationship in the most basic and simple. Thus, we can represent any type of thing through several curves and geometric shapes.
Can you tell me if the two images below represent the same object?
Strange as it may seem, you can look at two pictures and say, "it's a car."
It happens that, unlike artists, most people cannot tell from memory all the details that make up a car, a dog, or even a child. Therefore, they begin to associate basic and primitive forms for the specific characteristics of each object. How many children of 4, 5 or 6 years old came from school with drawing two circles and some sticks on a piece of paper and said "Here's mom and dad!"?
1. Let's Create Our First Character
The basic shape of the cartoon is a circle. The circle is all you need (besides love, of course). This is from a circle that indicates the main proportions of the character's head.
Once the circle is ready, it's time to trace the axis of the face. Swipe vertical and horizontal line, intersecting in the center, as in the picture below:
Step 1
For the eyes, draw an oval shape with a slight slope to the side at the top. Repeat on the opposite side. It is important to leave a gap between them of approximately the same size as the eyes. Since we are in the editorial phase, you can make another eye in the center to serve as a yardstick.
Step 2
At the top of the circle, slightly thicken the line that will be the eyelashes from our character. Place the eyebrows slightly above the eyelashes to hold a peculiar expression of surprise. The shape of the eyebrows is free and over time you will adapt to your own style.
Draw the eyes pointing towards the center (this is a very effective tactic used by the biggest cartoonists whose sole purpose is to make our characters look cuter).
tip: To give more life and "realism" to our eyes you can draw a small line underneath them to mimic the look of wrinkles. This is another very interesting tactic that gives a special flavor to our facial expressions.
Step 3
We approached in the most creative freedom of the whole course. Think of it this way: In cartoon style designs, the main structure of the face is the character's skull and eyes. It is at this stage, where you define identification with the outside world, IE, that it is already clear to people that you are drawing a character.
Now, when we come to the jaw, we will decide what kind of character we need. Maybe old, young and so on. My character will be young. So let's design a proper jaw for him.
Step 4
When designing the nose, looking at it from the front, it is common not to use a lot of detail. If you paint only the tip of it, it is likely that you already achieve a convincing effect. This method is also very common to draw in detail only one side of the nose, from the idea that it is the opposite side of the world.
Let's draw the right nose for our character.
step 5
Since our character is a child, we'll make a cartoon mouth: something simple just to represent an expression of innocence.
Please note that when drawing up the mouth of a small child, the lips do not have to be drawn! In cartoon style, children, regardless of gender, have fairly simple mouths. A good and expressive footprint is already doing its job.
Step 6
The ears are visible from the front side view (because our hero is facing the camera), so no internal cavities will appear. Then we will only make a simple shape with some basic viewpoints (more on that later).
Step 7
The shape of our skull is already determined by the circle we made at the beginning, right? So, we need a very simple and childish haircut to give life to our boy. Let's do it now.
I don't know how to draw hair! Help!
No one needs to be a stylist or fashion designer to get perfect hair. There is no The right way draw the hair so you will have to try until you create the perfect haircut you want. Just remember that hair is responsible for defining the personality of our characters. Oddly enough, hair can express age, conservatism... By the way... how do you like your hairstyle?! Oh never mind
An accurate quick and easy way to draw cartoon hairstyles is to search for a photo on the net! I do it all the time: get a fashion magazine or google it. After finding the perfect style, place an example image next to the drawing board and start making a cartoonish and simplified version.
Well, it looks like we finished our character successfully! Congratulations!
