How to Draw Like a Cartoonist
During childhood, one thing that left most of us mesmerized and glued to television screens were cartoons. As kids, perhaps cartoons are the first exposure to the life outside. They trigger fascination and dreams, like watching superman fly makes you want to fly and promote creativity.
From cartoons our learning process actually begins and it is what we see in these cartoons that usually moulds our behaviour.
While for some the love for cartoons dies with age, there are others who seek it as a profession after growing up. In the developed world, it is a very rewarding profession. So, if you can draw and have the basic sense of art then you should not hesitate to try your luck.
Instructions
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This is a very competitive world so you should explore opportunities while you develop your talent.
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Remember you should perfect the art of translating your thoughts and ideas into the cartoon story.
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You might have raw talent but that will not get you far. It is imperative for you to polish your cartoon making techniques in order to be taken seriously. You can achieve this through formal classes, lectures and workshops.
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To become a professional cartoonist, you need to have commendable writing skills which come into play when you draw comics. Your drawings are one side of the story, so you need to capture the attention of the reader with your writings as well.
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For beginners, it is advisable to buy a sketchpad and professional pencils as this is basically the only equipment that you will ever need to polish that raw talent of yours.
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Before trying any advanced techniques, you should practice sketching easy things like heads, hands and feet.
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It is best for you to master the art of stretching and squashing shapes in your drawings. You need to practice daily in order to improve your technique.
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You can also use modern softwares like Photoshop to polish your work. Using these softwares you can enhance characters and easily color your drawings. It is always a wise idea to scan your cartoons so you have a digital copy of your work to apply special effects on.
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Taking an art class through community college wouldn’t hurt you. Contact local art museums and ask if they offer art classes.
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The internet is also a great source for learning to draw, as you can buy cartooning ebooks for your benefit. Nonetheless, there is no substitute to real classes as instructors can guide you in a better way as opposed to reading instructions from books only.
