SHAPE UP
Anyone can learn to design cartoon characters by simply remembering the three most basic shapes: the circle, the square, and the triangle. All subjects can be broken down into variations of these three shapes—and once you give form, or dimension, to those shapes, you’ll have objects that seem to bounce right off the page. Try combining different shapes to see what new forms you can create!
TAKING SHAPE The triangle, the circle, and the square are the basic building blocks of all cartoon drawings. Combine variations of these three shapes to design and give life to your creations!
CREATING 3-D FORMS
The first thing we need to do with the ...
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