You can learn how to draw cartoons like the pros with a few
basic art supplies and our easy step-by-step lessons. No matter
how complicated a cartoon character or scene may look, just
about any drawing can be broken down into smaller pieces. If you
follow the smaller pieces (or steps) one by one, you’ll be
amazed by how quickly you’ll learn how to draw everything from a
smiling cartoon baby to a cartoon robot in action! To begin
learning how to draw cartoons, you’ll need a few basic drawing
supplies including a pencil, pencil sharpener, an eraser, a
felt-tip pen, and paper. In each how to draw cartoons section,
the first drawing will be of the subject you will be working on.
Examine the lines and shapes of the subject carefully before
proceeding to the first step. The instructions in each article
will always start with larger basic shapes, such as ovals,
rectangles, and triangles, depending on the subject. Draw the
full shape, even if some of it will not be seen in the final
drawing. The red lines in each ill