Optional, but useful for repositioning features or cleaning up messy initial sketches. 2. Drawing Cartoon Heads & Faces
Drawing is a step-by-step method developed by Emmy-nominated cartoonist Bruce Blitz that turns simple geometric shapes into professional-looking characters. The core philosophy is that anyone who can doodle can draw cartoons by following a structured process of layering features onto basic outlines. 1. Essential Materials How To Draw... Blitz Cartoons
Draw vertical and horizontal lines across the shape to determine where eyes, the nose, and the mouth will sit. Layer the Features: Eyes: Usually simple circles or ovals with small pupils. Noses: Can be funny, large, or simplified ovals. Optional, but useful for repositioning features or cleaning
Begin with a circle, oval, or even a diamond for the head. The core philosophy is that anyone who can
Faces are the foundation of any character. The "Blitz Method" breaks them down as follows: