Cartoon drawings. How to draw cartoon characters with a pencil: learn to draw Disney characters step by step

To understand how to draw a cartoon character, you need to know several important rules. First you need to decide how the image will be created - from memory or copied from a picture. You should always start drawing a character from the head, which should preferably be divided into four parts to make it easier to draw the eyes, mouth and nose. Then you can finish drawing the neck and body of the hero, add arms and legs. Next, you need to display facial features, hairstyle or headdress, add an outfit, shoes and other small details. After all this, start decorating the hero.

from the cartoon "Smeshariki"

Using the example of the rabbit Krosh, a simple way to draw your favorite character from “Smeshariki” will be described. In appearance, this character resembles a ball with ears, which simplifies the process of drawing him. It is enough just to correctly depict the round shape and gradually add small details to the image.

We start the drawing with an image of a circle. It should be a circle, but not an oval. At the bottom of the figure we draw circles - these will be the rabbit’s legs, and on the sides, on both sides, we draw the same details - the hero’s hands. On the right side, the hand can be drawn a little higher. At the top of the circle we add two lines curved downwards - future ears. Draw a check mark inside the circle - this will help to more accurately depict Smesharik’s face. Next, we outline the contours of the hero’s smile, depicting the eyes, nose and mouth. Then on the left hand we draw a raised finger up. Add a second arm, legs and ears. We draw Smesharik's eyebrows at the base of the ears. Then we complete the shape of the eyes and pupil. We delete the outline - and we get a mouth. We add two large teeth to it, and that’s it - the character is ready. You can start decorating.

How to draw Disney characters

Many of us have loved the cartoons of this company since childhood. There are several options for how to draw Disney characters. One of the simplest methods will be considered step by step.

For example, to draw Cinderella, you will need a simple eraser, a sheet of paper, markers or paints.

It is best to start depicting Cinderella from the middle of the sheet so that there is enough space for future details. First, you need to think about what the heroine of our picture will look like: details of the outfit, appearance, position of the hands. Then on a piece of paper we outline the main contours: head, neck, upper and lower torso, arms and legs. Cinderella's height will be approximately equal to the height of six of her heads.

Let's get down to the small details, draw the hair, eyes, mouth, nose, ears. In the outfit we draw small elements of the dress: bows, decorations, folds, ruffles. The sketchy lines outlined at the beginning of the work must be removed.

After all the details have been drawn, you can start painting. Try to decorate Cinderella the way she looks in the cartoon. Or you can create your own unique image.

So, we looked at a simple way to draw a cartoon character. Using this technique, you can depict Cinderella in different outfits every day, in the company of other Disney cartoon characters. For example, you can draw Snow White, Rapunzel, Princess Jasmine and others with her.

How to draw anime

One of the famous characters is How to draw anime, will be discussed below.

We begin to draw the picture from a circle. Then we draw a vertical line in it, crossing the center. After this, we divide the circle with two even horizontal lines. Next we draw a continuation of the vertical line downwards beyond the circle. The line needs to end with a small dash - this will be the character’s chin. Then we draw two rounded triangles along the edges of the face. The eyes should be positioned so that the distance between them is equal to the width of the eye. Draw the nose under the main circle. Below it, a little lower, we depict a mouth. Next, we erase all unnecessary lines on the face and start working on the neck. It is necessary to complete the drawing of the eyes with a highlight, slightly turned to the side where the light is located, namely, on top of the eye.

The glare should not be larger than the pupil itself. Then we draw the eyebrows in the form of an arc. We begin to draw the ears at eye level and end slightly below the nose. You can start styling your hair. It is recommended to draw it at your discretion. The main thing is that it does not block the eyes, eyebrows and ears. To complete our picture, we draw diagonal lines and outline the contours.

Drawing with tracing paper

The easiest way to draw a fairy-tale hero is creativity using tracing paper. First, we make a sketch, then we place it under a sheet of tracing paper and draw on it. Using this technique, you can change the characters' facial expressions, change their pose, enlarge their noses, or add various objects.

Using this paper, you can redraw the ones you like from various sources: books, magazines, printouts. To do this, you just need to put a translucent one on top of the desired image. Then simply trace the outlines of the picture.

Drawing with paints

One of the most difficult ways to draw a cartoon character is to depict him with paints, without the initial ones. This method requires certain skills.

Using the example of a bear cub, a method of drawing with paints without using a pencil will be described.

We start the image from the head. For this we draw a brown circle. To it we add another circle of a larger shape - the future body of the bear cub. We add oval ears to the head, and oblong-shaped paws to the body. After the picture has dried, use black paint to depict the eyes, mouth and nose. You can add a little blush to the face. If you want, draw clothes for the bear.

Today we will find out about the cute cat Garfield. The creator of this cute one is artist Jim Davis. Garfield literally captivates you at first sight with his inimitable and imposing movements.

So we will try to draw it. This is quite difficult and will require patience from you. So let's get started.

How to draw cartoons with a pencil step by step

Step one. Let's determine the position of the head. It is quite large and wide. Moreover, you can draw a not very even oval. On the face, not in the center, but closer to the cheek, draw an axial vertical line. Let's draw a short line. Now you need to carefully draw the mouth, starting from the vertical auxiliary line: first to the right, then to the left. The cat turns halfway in our direction, so the mouth does not seem to be symmetrical. Now let's draw the body. We try to make it look like in the picture. Let's draw two straight lines from the body down - the legs. With an uneven line we outline the bend of the tail. Let's depict two large shapeless oblong feet.

Step two. First, draw large ones, and above them small rounded ears. Now let's round the edges of the smile. At the already marked level we will place a round spout. Hands folded on the chest: they are not easy to show. Let's draw three thumbs, and from under them we draw the second hand. We draw two lines along one axis of the leg and get a leg. On the feet there are two curved stripes - toes.

Step three. Inside the ears, draw a line along the edge, so we get the auricle. Under the already drawn hand we will show a second peeking hand: almost round, but uneven. We will draw two lines along the second axis of the leg to depict the leg. Let's draw the feet. Let's outline the fluffy tail. Inside the large eye sockets, draw a horizontal line at the bottom, and under it a small pupil filled in with a pencil.

Step four. We finish drawing the tail: draw the top line along the axis. Garfield is striped: draw parallel stripes and make the tip of the tail darker. Step five. Using an eraser, remove all auxiliary and center lines. The main outline of the cat can be outlined and made brighter. That's all, I hope it worked out for you. Today we are drawing cartoons with a pencil, but what lesson should we prepare for tomorrow? Write! I'll be waiting, thanks! In the meantime, I can suggest you to draw other cartoon characters, so try to draw them.

Children are the main audience for watching various kinds of cartoons. A good cartoonist is one who can extract the main features of an object or person and simplify them to attract a child's attention. Masters such as Walt Disney, Hanna and Barbera, Chuck Jones, Jim Henson, Walter Lantz and many others, by studying children's opinions and perceptions, achieved the charm of the whole world with their magical and eternal characters. In this lesson we will look at how to easily and correctly draw cartoon characters, which both children and adults will be delighted with.

The final version will look like this:

Lesson details:

• Complexity: Average
• Estimated completion time: 2 hours

Understanding Human Perception

Man is a creature that 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, except artists, who cannot retrieve from their memory all the details of a car, the appearance of a dog, or the facial features of a child? They begin to associate very simple and primitive shapes with specific features of each object. So, for example, how many children came home from school with a piece of paper like that in their hand and said, “This is 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. Creating your first character

The basic shape of a cartoon shape will be a circle. A circle is all it takes. From the circle you can determine the basic proportions of the character's head.

Draw vertical and horizontal lines that intersect in the center of the circle, as in the picture below:

Step 1

We draw oval-shaped eyes with a slight slope on the sides. Necessaryleave a gap between the eyes about the same size as the eye.

Step 2

At the top of the eye ovals, lightly mark 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 look more likable).

Advice: To give more life to the eyes you can draw a small line underneath them to simulate wrinkles.This is another very interesting tactic that gives a special flavor to the character’s facial expressions.

Step 3

Now the most interesting moment of the lesson. It is at this stage that we will determine what our character will be: thin, fat, young, old. Our character will be young.

Drawing 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 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. Making a mouth - something simple and with an expression of innocence.

Please note that cartoon style Children, regardless of gender, have a fairly simple mouth shape 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!

In order to draw perfect hair, you don't need to be a designer or stylist. 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 shape can convey certain personality traits of a character. Oddly enough, hair can express age, rebellion, conservatism. Incredible, right? What's your hairstyle?

An accurate and fast way to draw cartoon hair is to find a matching photo on the Internet! Once you've found the perfect style, place an example image next to your tablet or piece of paper and start designing a simplified version of it.

First character completed successfully! Congratulations!

Now let's work on a different character using the same template as for the boy.

2. Creating an older character

Step 1

Let's start with the eyes. This time we will draw faster, adding wrinkles, eyebrows and eye pupils. Please note that we didn't change much, but we just widened the eyebrows a little. Older people have thicker eyebrows, which 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

Create the nose. The shape is completely different. Please note that the nostrils are located very close to the bottom of the eyes. The idea is to get a good result by slightly exaggerating the body parts.

Step 4

Instead of a mouth, draw a large mustache.

Step 5

Add the same ears as the boy. However, the hair will be of a different shape - we will add a little on the sides, and leave a bald patch on top.

Our character is like a mad scientist.

3. Creating a female character

Creating a sister for a boy:

How did it happen so quickly? 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 a few more characters with different details.

4. Facial expressions

Let's draw a girl after receiving the news that the school holidays have come to an end.

Now let's go back to the boy and ask his opinion on this matter:

It feels like he's up to something!

Notice the changes in the boy's face:

• one eyebrow lower than the other;
• eyes half closed;
• added a smile (one side is higher than the other, in line with the eyebrows);
• the pupils moved under the eyelashes.

That's all! Everything is as simple as shelling pears!

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 moves forward a little;
• the girl's nose is thinner and sharper;
• A boy has no eyelashes, while a girl has large and thick ones.

6. Playing with angles

Eyes, nose, mouth, ears - all these details make the face change its shape if you look at them from different angles. You can often observe this 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 from different angles is important. Remove excess details and try to maintain only the basic shape of the lips. The ears are also greatly simplified.

Now we will put into practice everything we have learned. Below are circles with arrows that show the direction of view. We can practice our drawing skills in different positions:

Let's mark the eyes for each of the circles:

Now let's add different jaw shapes:

You can complete the drawings yourself, based on the knowledge that was provided to you in this lesson. Remember:

• the face needs to be simplified and rounded;
• exaggerate certain parts of the face and its expression.

Once you have managed to outline the direction of the eyes and select the corresponding chins, try to use your creativity and finish the drawing. If you draw for at least 10 minutes a day using the rules presented here, you will be able to draw cartoon faces as easily as breathing.

Let's summarize the drawing of characters:

1. Draw a circle for the skull;
2. We set the direction in which the character will look;
3. Make an oval eye contour;
4. Draw the pupils of the eyes that look at the nose if you want to create a cute character. Don't forget the eyelashes;
5. Choosing the right eyebrows depending on age and gender;
6. Create the corresponding jaws;
7. Add simple ears without unnecessary details;
8. We search for the required hairstyle on Google and use it in our sketch;
9. Let's celebrate!

Here's what happened:

An example of how to use the same template to create different emotions. Notice that only the eyelashes and eyebrows have been changed. Nothing more!

7. Nationality Research

We are approaching the end of the lesson. I would like to encourage you to continue to experiment with facial expressions and, if possible, explore more of the face. Learn how the eyes and mouth behave in different situations. Take a look at different nationalities and learn their key characteristics.

For example, African Americans have a slightly flattened nose and rounder cheekbones.

Whenever possible, try to draw your characters more realistically. Watch behind people's behavior in real life.Look at photographs, study the style of your favorite artist, or look online for inspiration. TOWhen we look at 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 thing, right?

Great job!

Now you know the basic methods that are used by the best animators around the world. Good luck!

We hope you enjoyed the lesson.

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Copying a design through glass

The easiest way to depict a character you like is to copy. And since it was possible even before the advent of printers and copying machines, it is worth introducing young artists to this.

Transferring is very easy if you first place a sheet with a sample on the glass, and then clean paper on top of it. The glass must be illuminated from the inside. Then on the sheet where you plan to depict your favorite character, the copied drawing will be visible. Often for these purposes they use an ordinary window during the daytime or a glass door into a lighted room.

Copying using the grid

Sometimes it is not possible to use this option. For example, a drawing is in a book where a picture is also printed on the other side of the page. Then there will be no way to translate the contour. But how to draw a cartoon in this case?

An interesting method of copying using a mesh will be a good way out of this situation. It will also help you zoom in or out on the picture. And since sometimes you need to draw a cartoon not only on paper, but, for example, on a plate or box, in this case it is difficult to come up with a more convenient way.

You can line the sample into squares using a ruler and pencil. True, then the drawing may be damaged. Therefore, it is recommended to make an overlay mesh on a transparent material: cellophane or polyethylene.

The place where the artist wants to transfer the image of his favorite cartoon character should also be lined in a checkered pattern. If the size of the squares from the sample is smaller than here, then the drawing will turn out larger. Conversely, if the aspect ratio is less than 1, the image will become smaller.

Each cell is redrawn separately, carefully ensuring that all the lines are exactly in their places. The more carefully the master works, the greater resemblance to the original he will be able to achieve.

Master class for kids

And how little children love to draw their favorite characters! But here’s the problem: they don’t know how to draw cartoons... For beginning artists, you can offer simple master classes that will make it easy for them to cope with this task.

• For example, you need to start drawing a cute monkey face from a circle.
• An oval, elongated horizontally and slightly wider than a circle, will represent the lower part of the face. These two figures overlap each other.
• Everything that is inside is removed with an eraser.
• A second circuit is drawn inside, which almost repeats the outer one. The exception is the superior frontal region. It has the shape of two connecting arcs.
• The eyes are depicted as two concentric circles - one inside the other. Moreover, the inner one has It is also recommended to draw (or leave it unpainted) a tiny white circle inside the pupil - a glare from the light.
• The ears are also shaped like a circle.
• And a smile is drawn as an arc in the lower part of the face.
• The muzzle itself and the inside of the ears are painted over with light brown paint.
• Everything else should be dark brown.

Master class for fans of the series about The Simpsons

Even those who have no talent for visual creativity can be shown how to draw cartoons with a pencil step by step. And if they try to strictly follow the proposed instructions, then they will be able to feel like cartoonists for a short time.