Intro to Drawing Cartoons
Mister Romero/Mr. R.
Average rating:4.5Number of reviews:(46)
Want to start drawing fun cartoon characters? Time to learn the fundamentals first. Learn how to hold a pencil for different effects and how to see like a cartoonist, finding the shapes and lines it takes to draw the characters you want!
Class experience
Ever wanted to learn how to draw a cartoon? How about a boy for starters? In this course, we'll be doing just that! Meeting 1 - Sketching a Cartoon Kid: We'll start with a round of introductions followed by a fun class discussion about appealing cartoons, why we like them and why we don't like some other designs. From there, we'll be doing simple drawing exercises, just some simple shapes and lines like the ones we'll be using later for our cartoon. We'll be looking at how to hold...
2 lessons//2 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Intro to SketchingLesson 1 focuses on crafting cartoon characters with correct proportions. We begin with intros and discuss cartoon appeal. Hands-on activities teach basic shapes and lines, essential for character creation. Techniques like proper pencil grip and light sketching are emphasized. Demonstrations highlight wrist movement and grip. We sketch characters applying learned proportions, with guidance and feedback provided.Week 2Lesson 2Inking & Finalizing LineworkLesson 2 - Inking a Cartoon Kid: We'll review homework and address any questions, followed by warm-up exercises using a black marker to refine wrist fluidity. Then, we'll ink our cartoon kid, with a video lesson breaking down techniques in 5-minute segments. The video will demonstrate marker hold and pressure for various effects. By class end, everyone will have sketched and inked their character!
Students will learn to hold a pencil and magic marker correctly as well as identify and proficiently draw the common shapes and lines used to draw a cartoon boy.
A sketchbook or computer paper (min. 8.5x11 inches), pencil (preferably mechanical so there's no need to sharpen during class), black crayola magic marker, and an eraser.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.5Number of reviews:(46)
Hey there! I'm Mr. Romero, or Mr. R if that’s easier for you! Nice to meet you! I'm super excited to bring my background in education, design and teaching to our classes where we'll learn things like English, and art together! Back when...
Group Class
$25
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
60 min
Completed by 155 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
15-18 learners per class
