If you are like me you definitely like to watch cartoon figures.

But drawing cartoons is another story particularly if you aren't conscious of the basics.

If the idea of making pretty cartoon characters gives you high, read on, here you can find some tips that you can readily use to boost your talents and cut the time brought to create handsome cartoon characters. There are certain things that are same for each style of drawing, be it practical drawing or cartoony, now we are going to go quickly thru the fundamentals before getting express to cartoony style.

The paper you use for your work should be of top quality. Your first sketch should be made with light lines and for finishing you need to use deep-colored and outstanding lines --so select your pencils punctiliously. Remember drawing smooth lines will be simpler if you don't support your hand on your wrist like we are used to do while writing. Doodling and drawing some circular shapes just before you start will also help you to draw smoothly. Experts frequently judge someone's drawing capability from how well he will draw human hands.

Study about basic forms and proportions of human body. Find out about basics of human anatomy and assorted proportions of human figures. As a cartoon creator you can have certain freedoms, you don't need to bind yourself with stern body proportions rules. You can draw 4 fingered ( Thumb + 3 ) hand that makes your work a bit less complicated. But one challenge you will face while drawing cartoons --cartoon characters must be more expressive and definitely you have got to create this expressiveness with some lines drawn with your pencil. Keep in mind that 3 areas of human face that play big part to express feelings are.

Apart from these you may use, hair ( correctly brushed or ruffled ), garments ( well-tended or torn ) to make characters that tells a tale. Joined with some practice these tips will help you to take your cartoon drawing abilities to a different level. Enjoy the fun of drawing handsome and expressive cartoon characters.