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Where Can I Find Lessons To Draw A Cartoon Body With Proportions?

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Abigail

2025-09-02 09:42:10

I approach learning cartoon bodies like training for a sport: drills, study, and play. First, drill fundamentals—30-second gesture sketches from QuickPoses to build rhythm. Second, study proportion systems: use pages from 'Figure Drawing for All It's Worth' and Michael Hampton's book to learn head-to-body ratios and simplified volumes. Third, practice construction: break the torso, pelvis, and limb into cylinders and boxes, then turn them in space (Proko and Drawabox are excellent here). Fourth, apply stylization rules—exaggerate limbs, compress or stretch the torso, and experiment with head size relative to the body (MikeyMegaMega helped me unlearn rigid 'realistic' ratios). Fifth, critique and iterate: post in communities, compare to reference, and copy master stylists for technique. I usually alternate 10 minutes of gesture, 20 minutes of construction, and 30 minutes on a character sheet where I try 5 different proportion variants. It keeps practice varied and way less boring.

Lila

2025-09-03 21:06:10

I've got a stack of sketchbooks and an embarrassing number of bookmarked tutorials, so here's what actually worked for me when I wanted to draw cartoon bodies with believable proportions.

Start with the classics: learn the Loomis head and body proportion systems from resources inspired by Andrew Loomis — books like 'Figure Drawing for All It's Worth' and 'Fun With a Pencil' are gold even for stylized figures. Then shift to modern, practical lessons on YouTube: Proko's videos on gesture and proportions, and MikeyMegaMega for stylized, anime-influenced bodies. For step-by-step exercises I used Drawabox to build forms and Michael Hampton's 'Figure Drawing: Design and Invention' for simplified construction methods. Mix in daily gesture practice from sites like Line of Action or QuickPoses to loosen up timing and rhythm.

I recommend alternating structured lessons (book chapters, specific video tutorials) with timed gestures and tiny character thumbnails. Save reference pinboards from Pinterest or CharacterDesignReferences and pose from life—photograph a friend or use a mirror. Over time you'll see the same proportion rules adapt into your own style, and that moment is crazy satisfying.

Emery

2025-09-03 23:53:21

Lately I binge-watched stylized figure playlists and actually saw quick improvements. Good free starting points are Proko's gesture and proportions videos, MikeyMegaMega for stylized/cartoon bodies, and Sycra for design sense. Pair those with daily timed gestures on QuickPoses or Line of Action and use Loomis or Hampton for construction techniques. For references, build a folder from CharacterDesignReferences and take your own phone photos—posing a cheap mannequin or a friend helps more than you’d think. Do small thumbnails and 10-minute studies rather than one long overworked drawing; you'll learn faster and keep it fun.

Oliver

2025-09-04 10:01:46

If I had to point someone to one path, I'd say combine a few focused resources rather than just one. My routine was: read a Loomis chapter to understand head and body proportions, watch a Proko lesson on gesture, and then do 30- to 60-second poses on Line of Action. For cartoon proportions specifically, check out stylized anatomy tutorials by MikeyMegaMega and Sycra on YouTube — they break down exaggeration rules and silhouette clarity. Also pick up Michael Hampton's 'Figure Drawing: Design and Invention' for simplified volumes; it's like a user manual for turning anatomy into basic blocks. Use reference libraries like CharacterDesignReferences, Pinterest boards, or your own photos to study poses and clothing on simplified bodies. If you want paid, Schoolism and New Masters Academy have structured courses, and Skillshare or Udemy can be a cheap buffet of lessons. My tip: sketch tiny thumbnail characters first to play with proportions quickly, then expand into full poses. That combo helped me stop overworking details and start thinking in shapes.

Jonah

2025-09-04 14:34:47

On slow Sundays I like to mix learning with doodling, and that mindset helped me most. If you want easy-to-follow lessons: start with Loomis-inspired guides for basic ratios, then watch practical demos from Proko and stylized breakdowns from MikeyMegaMega or 'Draw with Jazza' for personality and expression. Use Line of Action or QuickPoses every day for gestures, and keep a small reference library—CharacterDesignReferences, Pinterest, and screenshots from 'How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way' for dynamic poses. My beginner routine was tiny: five thumbnails exploring different body heights and head-to-body ratios, three 1-minute gestures, and one 20-minute study where I turned a thumbnail into a cleaned-up cartoon figure. That short-loop practice is low-pressure and surprisingly effective; you might enjoy trying it for a week and seeing what changes.

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