Learn How to Draw Cartoons including Cartoon People and more   by cartooniain

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Cartoon Drawings are so simple to do, you'll be amazed - Anyone can do it!

If you're interested in learning how to draw cartoons - be it cartoon people, cartoon dogs, or anything else - then visit my site Cartoon Drawing Secrets, or download my new FREE guide to cartoons below - it contains a sample selection of cartoon tutorials for you to try. Oh, and if you find the information here useful, please Rate my Lens at the top of the page!

Can you draw a rough circle or oval? Of course you can! And so you can also learn how to draw cartoons. The secret to drawing cartoons is using the same step-by-step methods each time....

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Cartoon Drawing Secrets - how to draw cartoons 

There are very few secrets to drawing cartoons - it's a fact that with some basic techniques using a small number of shapes (which you can already draw) and lots of practice, you can devise and draw cartoons worthy of reprinting in newspapers and other publications. It's easy learning how to draw cartoons.

The key is creating an outline first. A rough oval for the head, another for the body, a few sticks or ovals for arms and legs.

Only once you're happy with the overall shape or layout do you then add any detail. Do this and cartoon drawing becomes much much easier!

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Cartoon Dogs & Cats, even Elephants! 

Any animal, real or imagined, can be simply drawn as a cartoon using the same simple methods. Want to create a Cartoon Dog? It's simple, four rough circles on a piece of paper and your dog immediately starts to take shape.

Cartoon Cat? Two circles, add some ears and whiskers and you're almost finished. Elephants, Dragons, Fish, even Cartoon Cars and Motorbikes can be created in the same way.

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If you found this Lens useful, please remember and give your rating at the top of the page! If you are looking for new cartoon examples for you to try at home, jump to the bottom of this page - I have added links to all my other Lenses, each containing complete step-by-step cartoon tutorials!

The Cartoon Drawing Toolkit 

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Containing over 1250 cartoons across 3 eBooks, this downloadable toolkit contains everything you will need to start cartooning, either for your own enjoyment or for profit.

Included in the toolkit are my new Cartoon Drawing Secrets eBook which will teach ANYONE how to draw winning cartoons using simple repeatable methods. I have also included a Digital Cartooning report in which I create a digital cartoon step-by-step using free software.

    
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The Cartoon Drawing Toolkit, containing over 1250 tutorial drawings and step by step cartoons.

OK! You asked for it - Homer Simpson! 

Cartoon dog to follow soon...

Ok, so simple method to draw Homer - use the same method as always, that is start with simple shapes - dont try and draw the whole thing in one go. Start with a circle, draw a line 2/3 of the way across near the top, this gives you the outline for the top of his head. (Note his head sort of leans back at an angle)

Simple shapes, circles for the eyes, ear, and a couple of semi-circles for the top and bottom of the mouth, easy!

Well, it's easy if you try it a few times ;-) Have a go and see how you get on.

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Poll - Which Cartoon Subject Would You Like To See? 

I'll create a cartoon of the most popular and post it here!

* OK - as promised, final result is in ........ and it looks like it's a Cartoon Dog narrowly winning, with Homer Simpson in 2nd place! Check back later this week and I'll have a new step-by-step Cartoon Dog tutorial. I may even be tempted to do the 2nd place if I get the time ...... *

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Thanks for visiting my How to Draw Cartoons Lens, feel free to leave a comment or suggestion and get a link back to your lensmaster page!

SemperFidelis

You must be a great artist! Blessings from a SquidAngel ~ :)

Posted March 11, 2008
pyle_mountain

Cool lens - I never have been able to draw like this.

Posted February 23, 2008
Pastiche

Coloring is one way to have easy art fun, now everyone can learn to draw cartoon pictures!

Posted January 10, 2008
Oosquid

Whoo hoo! I'm going to practice drawing Homer. Tremendous lens, absolutely deserves 5 stars.

Posted January 05, 2008
LaraineRose

Your lens is fabulous! I am retired now, but used to draw cartoons for a school teacher's newsletter. Now, I draw my best cartoons while I'm talking on the telephone. When do you draw?

Posted January 04, 2008
primsydoodledesigns

I enjoyed your lens :)

Posted December 09, 2007
ShortSaleRealtor

great lens 5 stars 4 u

Posted November 06, 2007
j3nny3lf

Wonderful lens. As soon as I figure out how to do it, I'm adding a link to you from my arts and crafts lens.

Posted October 18, 2007
Clutterbugs

I love it! I am not an artist, but the process has always intrigued me. I would love to see a cartoon of a big, droopy-eyed basset hound on your lens! :) ***** for sharing your talent and creativity. Cheers!

Posted October 05, 2007
littleliz

Great lens!

Posted September 25, 2007
 
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How to draw Cartoons Tutorials and Drawing Links 

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WetCanvas!: Cyber Living for Artists

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Learn How To Draw Cartoons

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Cartoon Dogs & T-shirts

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The Simpsons

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Dilbert.com - The Official Dilbert Website by Scott Adams

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How To Draw Flames

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How To Draw Cartoon Characters

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How to draw Angel Wings

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How To Draw Wolves

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How To Draw Eyes

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How To Draw a Rose

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How To Draw A Grim Reaper

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Cartoon Drawings of Animals

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Cartoon Fish Drawing

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How To Draw a Dragon

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Iain is a professional Artist who creates cartoons portraits and illustrations, and specialises in Oil and Acrylic Portraits from Photographs. For more information a...

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