Cartoons communicate through "the read." A viewer should know how a character feels instantly.
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).
Don’t draw every hair or tooth—draw the shape of the hair and one solid white block for teeth. Expressing Emotion Cartooning for the Beginner
If they are surprised, bug their eyes out.
Angling them down creates anger; curving them up shows worry. Cartoons communicate through "the read
Draw a curved line first to represent the character's spine and build the body around it to show movement. Find Your Tools You don't need a tablet to be a cartoonist.
If a character is smart, give them a giant forehead. All you need is a pencil, some paper,
A set of 2B pencils and a fine-liner pen (like a Micron) for "inking."