Cartooning
⭐ MasteredCartoonists draw funny or exaggerated characters, often in panels telling a story. Expressions and speech bubbles show feelings and words.
Comic strips tell stories in a sequence of drawings.
All about Cartooning
Cartoons use simple, exaggerated drawings to tell stories or make people laugh. Cartoonists often draw characters with big expressions, and they use panels, speech bubbles and captions to show the sequence of events.
Good cartoons communicate clearly with simple lines. Expressions, body language and gestures show feelings quickly. Many cartoonists practise drawing faces from different angles and use strong shapes to make characters easy to recognise.
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Real-life uses of Cartooning
- Drawing a comic strip for a school newsletter
- Creating characters for a storybook
- Making animated films and games
Frequently asked questions about Cartooning
What is a comic panel?
A single box or frame in a comic that shows one moment in the story.
How do cartoonists show sound?
With onomatopoeic words, such as BOOM or CRASH, written in bold or jagged speech bubbles.
How can I start drawing cartoons?
Practise simple shapes, draw the same character doing different actions, and study the expressions in comics you enjoy.