How to Draw Cute Cartoon Animals

Name: How to Draw Cute Cartoon Animals
Rating: 4.6 (6 reviews)

Using simple shapes

Created byJayson Lecuyer

Last updated 9/2023

English

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What you'll learn

How to Draw Cute Cartoon Animals

Course content

1 section • 13 lectures • 1h 55m total length

Introduction Welcome0:32
Begin your journey to drawing cute animals by learning Jill's circle technique to find the drawing's center, then build shapes and lines to create charming cartoon characters.
Materials I Use to Draw3:27
Explore the materials I use for drawing cute cartoon animals, including regular paper, a mechanical pencil with various graphite leads (0.3–0.9), and an integrated eraser and light.
How to Draw a Cute Pig12:47
Learn to draw a cute pig using simple shapes like circles and curved lines, detailing the nose, eyes, mouth, legs, and tail for a complete, colored cartoon.
How to Draw a Cute Frog8:28
learn to draw a cute frog using an oval frame, catch-light eyes with lashes, a smiling mouth and tongue, and a rounded body with limb details, ready for coloring.
How to Draw a Cute Squirrel10:59
Learn to draw a cute squirrel holding an acorn by building the shape from circles, adding facial features, fur details, and a curved tail with shading and outlining.
How to Draw a Cute Turtle14:39
Learn to draw a cute turtle by building the head, body, shell, feet, and tail with circles, ovals, and curved lines, then add eyes, a nose, a smile, and shading.
How to Draw a Cute Lion9:25
Learn to draw a cute lion step by step, starting with a head circle, adding a body, nose shape, eyes with catch lights, brows, mouth, mane, and a curved tail.
How to Draw a Cute Koala12:24
Learn to draw a cute koala using simple shapes, circles for the head and body, and build facial features, a branch, and leaves with guided lines and shading.
How to Draw a Cute Gorilla12:33
Learn to draw a cute gorilla using simple shapes, starting with circles for the head and body. Add facial features, limbs, and fur to finish a playful cartoon.
How to Draw a Cute Elephant13:52
Learn to draw a cute elephant using circles for the head and body, a trunk wrapped around the eyes, and big floppy ears with expressive eyes.
How to Draw a Bear on the Moon5:36
Learn to draw a cute bear on the moon by outlining circles for the body, adding a triangle nose, eyes, mane, and curved limbs, then color and add stars.
How to Draw a Cute Duck9:48
Draw a cute duck by building from circles and curves, shaping the beak, eyes with eyelashes and catch light, and adding wings, neck, and webbed feet for a cute cartoon.
How to Draw Simple Characters Part 21:16
Explore drawing simple animal characters, like a chick, pig, sheep, mouse, and tiki character, in part 2 of the course, with previews of upcoming courses and new content available soon.

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Description

Have you ever wanted to bring adorable characters to life but didn’t know where to start? How to Draw Cute Cartoon Animals Using Simple Shapes is the perfect entry point for aspiring artists of all levels. By breaking down complex creatures into basic, manageable forms, you will learn how to build characters from the ground up with confidence and ease.

What You Will Learn

Master the Fundamentals: Gain a deep understanding of the "circle and cross" technique, a foundational method used by professional illustrators to achieve perfect proportions every time.

Step-by-Step Guidance: Learn to deconstruct various animals into simple shapes, making the drawing process fun and stress-free.

Build Your Portfolio: Develop the skills needed to create your own cute cartoon characters, setting the stage for more advanced illustration work.

Why Enroll in This Course?

This course is designed to be a living resource. Instructor Jayson Lecuyer brings decades of artistic experience to the table, and he is committed to your growth. As a student, you will benefit from:

Ongoing Updates: New lessons are added regularly, ensuring you always have fresh content to practice with.

Dedicated Support: Jayson is committed to your success in art and photography; if you ever get stuck, you can reach out for guidance to keep your creative adventure moving forward.

A Growing Community: Join a group of fellow learners as we evolve our skills together.

Start Your Art Adventure Today

Whether you are interested in cartoons, general illustration, or photography, this course provides the essential building blocks for your creative journey.

Enroll now to begin mastering the art of cartooning! Be sure to follow Jayson Lecuyer to stay updated on his upcoming courses in art and photography.

Who this course is for:

Beginners in Art