How To Draw Cartoon People

I've done my share of horrible comics in the past, the best of which involved a love affair between an overweight unicorn and a black cat. I guess my storylines need a little work.  But over the years I've gotten pretty good at drawing cartoon people.  Here's a little step-by-step:

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First, lay out the face and hair.  Almost all of these lines will eventually be erased, so make them light.

 2.

Sketch in the body. Accentuate the curves a little, even on guys, to follow the typical cartoon style.  Lay out the hair a little more, changing it if you want to.

 3.

Draw in clothes and props.

Now for the face.  You know those lines you see on professional sketches?  Turns out they're actually pretty helpful!  The eyes, which should look like slightly squished gumdrops, will be right on the center.  Check it out below-

In this face, you can see that line goes through the center of the eyes, and the nose goes straight down the center line.  The tops of the eyes are almost level with the ears.  The eyebrows are always really dramatic in cartoon drawings.  The lips are like a heart that someone's pulled to both sides- long and flat, but still with those bumps at the top.

Add any final touches, like sleeves or jewelry.

Tada!!!