Cartooning: Character Design

Cartooning Character Design is a practical digital guide to creating expressive cartoon characters from simple shapes. This PDF edition from Walter Foster Publishing gives you instant download access to a step-by-step drawing course for artists at any level.

In this book, Sherm Cohen explains how to use circles, squares, and triangles as building blocks, and how to develop original characters through facial features, body language, props, and costumes.

Book Overview: Cartooning Character Design

Cartooning is about communicating ideas and stories using pictures instead of words, and the cartoonist’s job is to keep the audience interested by creating compelling and memorable characters. This book teaches how to design characters from start to finish through shapes, lines, expressions, postures, props, and costumes.

It is designed for hobbyists, students, and aspiring professionals who want a solid foundation in cartooning.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• How to use the three basic shapes—circle, square, and triangle—as the building blocks of cartoon drawings.
• How to turn flat shapes into three-dimensional forms using perspective and shading.
• Guidelines for placing facial features in front, side, and three-quarter views.
• How to convey personality and emotion through eyes, noses, ears, mouths, and eyebrows.
• How to use body language, props, and costumes to tell a character’s story.
• Techniques for developing a personal style and designing different character types.

Why This Book Matters

Cartooning is a visual language, and character design is at the heart of keeping readers engaged. The lessons in this book are built on simple forms and clear guidelines, making the craft approachable for beginners while still offering useful material for more experienced artists.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. After purchase, you can access the PDF through your account and open it on compatible reading apps, including Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, and mobile devices.

FAQ

How soon can I access the book? Access is available immediately after purchase.

Will I receive a physical copy? No, this is a digital download only; no physical book will be shipped.

What devices can I use? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, computers, and mobile devices that support standard PDF reading apps.

Start with simple shapes and build characters that tell a story. Add Cartooning Character Design to your digital library today.