How can I draw cartoon characters well?

To draw cartoon characters, we should grasp the hair, eyes, body proportion, light and shadow, etc. Here's how to draw cartoon characters well.

0 1 head-body ratio

When drawing cartoon characters, the ratio of head to body should be used to indicate the age of the characters. The head-to-body ratio is the height of the body, expressed by the size of several heads. The smaller the head-to-body ratio, the younger the character and the cuter it looks. Adults can use seven or eight heads to express.

02 hair

Hair is more important when drawing cartoon characters. Whether it is long hair or short hair, it is necessary to draw wisps of hair and its shape, which can also reflect the character and dynamics of the characters. When drawing hair, you should also draw the shadow of the hair, so that the hair appears layered and three-dimensional.

03 eyes

There are many ways to express the eyes of anime characters, and the character can be expressed through the shape of the eyes. Girls and children can draw big MengMeng's eyes, boys' eyes should be drawn longer to show their fortitude, and old people's eyes should be drawn thinner and curved to show their kindness. When drawing eyes, you should also draw them in layers, with the upper layer dark and the lower layer light.

04 Guangying

When drawing cartoon characters, we should master the light and shadow, especially when drawing colors, first determine the direction of the light source, and draw shadows and highlights on the head, eyes, face and clothes according to the direction of the light source, so that the characters have a three-dimensional sense and the picture is coordinated as a whole.