Shivasheesh Sharma - Drawing Cartoons

DRAWING CARTOONS CARTOONS, LIVE SKETCHES, SUPERHEROES, CARICATURE Published by:
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Publishers Note A fter the grand success of Drawing & Painting Course-Volume I and Volume II V&S Publishers has now come up with this exclusive book on learning the art and technique of drawing cartoons called Drawing Cartoons.

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Publishers Note A fter the grand success of Drawing & Painting Course-Volume I and Volume II V&S Publishers has now come up with this exclusive book on learning the art and technique of drawing cartoons called Drawing Cartoons.

The world famous cartoonist, R.K. Laxman, had once said that we have so much to say and so much to ask, and yet, we do not know how to express ourselves. Well, this is so true, and the best way to express that if one has an inclination towards art, is through cartoons. In this book, Drawing Cartoons, the author has emphasised on the method and technique on how to draw and paint a cartoon easily. The first and foremost thing one has to imbibe before learning the art of drawing cartoons is to be patient. Then, of course, study in detail the original picture or the subject of one's drawing.

Once the actual figure and features of the given subject have been more or less, then one can use one's own imagination and interpretation to give his/her unique touch to the cartoon figure drawn. The main idea behind publishing the book is to satisfy the curiosities of millions of young readers and learners studying in various schools, colleges and institutes and making them aware of this great art of cartoon-making with simple step-by-step methods of drawing, sketching, shading with a pen or pencil or painting with colours. Preface I n cartoon-making, the real trick is to draw what you see, and not what you know. Drawing Cartoons will help you understand the methods and grasp the technique on how to draw cartoons and caricature. By following the step-by-step lessons explained in the book cartoon drawing will be easy for you within a short period. Now I am telling you some secrets of Drawing & Painting.

Don't be in hurry when you are creating a picture. Work patiently and study every detail and complete your picture step-by-step. After finishing the picture, match it with the original one and make essential changes, if needed or required. For a good painting, all you need is the desire to draw, the time to practise, a good dose of persistence and the faith that you can do it. Don't afraid to copy. However, always apply your own interpretation on how you see any cartoon figure.

Once you complete a cartoon, mark the date of your work, so that you can see the improvement you have made over a period of time. With these simple step-by-step drawing lessons, you'll be improving your drawing technique in record time and this goes regardless of your previous experience. Always remember, you can create attractive cartoons with a little patience and practise. - Shivasheesh Sharma Things you should KnowDo's Use only a 2B Pencil in the beginning. Don't let other styles, techniques and different mediums distract you. It is better to sketch slowly and get the proportion of the figure right.

Speed will come only with practice. First sketch the cartoon lightly. Correct if necessary at this stage without erasing the incorrect lines. Finally, add the details and shade your sketch. Don ts Always bear in your mind that at the time of making a picture, never haste, Keep patience, while you draw the pictures and after completion of your figure. Don't use the eraser unless it is absolutely necessary.

Don't keep your hands dirty while drawing. Special Attention You need to be very careful while using cutter or sharpener, while making cartoons and ensure that your pencils are finely pointed. You should all set with your necessary accessories, and ready to focus on your subject or theme before beginning to sketch your illustration or cartoon figure, and always remember to hold the pencil lightly, One should pay attention towards one's day-to-day life. For this, newspapers are very useful. In them, we get the latest news which help us to get the content for cartoon-making. Elements of Arts No doubt art has no boundaries in expression.

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