How to Draw Cartoon AnimalsBecause people are captivated by the "human" traits in animals, especially those that make us laugh, animals have been an endless source of humor for cartoonists. We chuckle at the antics of Marmaduke and Garfield, recognizing in them amusing behavior in our own pets. We also find humor in more human-like characters such as the irascible Donald Duck and the gloomy Eyore because their personalities remind us of people we know. With their ability to make people laugh, animals are essential in the repertoire of every cartoonist. In his latest book, Christopher Hart teaches an easy method for capturing the forms and expressions of animals. The book begins by showing how to create simple drawings with just a few strokes of the pen. Following the basic shapes, Hart goes on to depict animal personalities that are based on their physical traits. He covers many different species, from exotic African beasts to common breeds of dogs and cats. A final section shows how animals can be turned into "human" characters that stand upright and wear clothes. |
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action lines ADVANCED TIGER Animal cartoons animated film arms Back curves BASIC beak belly Big cheeks Big Big head Big jaw Big nose Body based BROWN BEAR Buck teeth Bushy tail cartoon bear cartoon character cartoon dog CARTOON MOUSE chubby CLASSIC ELEPHANT claws comic strips Compact body create cute DOBERMAN dog's dorsal fin drawn Droopy duck ears Big expression eyebrows eyes Big cheeks face mask feathers Finish Floppy foreshortening giraffe GOOFY LION gorilla hair hairline head construction hindquarters hooves HORSE horse's Huge human humor joint kangaroo Large chin Little ears look mane markings mouse anatomy mouth MUTTS Narrow waist overlapping circles Paddle feet POLAR BEAR popular cartoon posture real mouse REINDEER ruffled SHARK short shoulders SIMPLE sitting cat Skinny legs skull slopes Small ears STANDING CATS STYLIZED ELEPHANT Thick neck TILT top of head torso trunk tusks TYPE The chest underside UPPER LIP villain wings WISE-GUY