How to Draw Cartoons

You can learn how to draw cartoons like the pros with a few basic art supplies and our easy step-by-step lessons. No matter how complicated a cartoon character or scene may look, just about any drawing can be broken down into smaller pieces.

If you follow the smaller pieces (or steps) one by one, you’ll be amazed by how quickly you’ll learn how to draw everything from a smiling cartoon baby to a cartoon robot in action!

You can learn how to draw this cartoon robot with our step by step instructions.
Learn how to draw this cartoon robot.

To begin learning how to draw cartoons, you’ll need a few basic drawing supplies including a pencil, pencil sharpener, an eraser, a felt-tip pen, and paper. In each how to draw cartoons section, the first drawing will be of the subject you will be working on. Examine the lines and shapes of the subject carefully before proceeding to the first step.

The instructions in each article will always start with larger basic shapes, such as ovals, rectangles, and triangles, depending on the subject. Draw the full shape, even if some of it will not be seen in the final drawing. The red lines in each illustration show exactly what to draw in that step, while the lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray.

After all the steps are complete, use a felt-tip pen to go over the pencil lines. Ink only the lines you want to keep in the drawing. Let the ink dry, then erase the extra pencil lines.

The last step in learning how to draw is adding color.

Use the first illustration in each article as your guide. Feel free to use crayons, colored pencils or markers. If you’re feeling especially creative, you can even try watercolors or chalk.

Start by adding the main color, gently adding darker colors to areas that would be in shadows or less light (generally toward the bottom or underneath the shapes). This is called shading.

After shading is complete, add lighter colors where more light would be (usually on the top areas of the shapes, where sunlight would naturally hit them). This is called highlighting. Shading and highlighting help the drawing look more realistic.

Once you fill in all the colors and are pleased with your cartoon drawing, you’re finished. Way to go!

In our how to draw cartoons articles, you will learn how to draw a cartoon hobo, a cartoon juggler, a cartoon monster truck, and much, much more. Here is a preview:

  • How to Draw a Cartoon Baby
    Cartoon babies are fun to watch and even more fun to draw. This article will show you how to draw a cartoon baby in five easy steps. Once you learn how to draw our cartoon baby, you will have no problems creating (and drawing) your own. Test your creative skills as you learn how to draw a cartoon baby.

  • How to Draw a Cartoon Dog
    If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw a cartoon dog, but the task seemed impossible, then this how to draw a cartoon dog lesson is for you. Follow the step-by-step instructions in this section and you will have the perfect picture of a playful pooch to hang on the wall or show to your friends! See for yourself -- follow the link to this section to learn how to draw a cartoon dog.

  • How to Draw a Cartoon Dragon
    Learning how to draw a cartoon dragon is simple and fun. Once you’ve mastered drawing a cartoon dragon, you can sketch these cute, cuddly creatures cruising through the sky, perched on a mountaintop or lounging near a lagoon. Just click this page to learn how to draw a cartoon dragon now!

  • How to Draw a Cartoon Girl
    Learning how to draw an adorable cartoon girl can be easy with our detailed directions and easy to follow illustrations. With a little creativity, see how fun it can be to bring a cartoon girl to life. Grab your sketchpad and pencils, and get ready to learn how to draw a cartoon girl!

  • How to Draw a Cartoon Giraffe
    Did you know that a giraffe is the world’s tallest living land animal? These super quick creatures are fun to watch for sure, but learning how to draw a cartoon giraffe can be a treat too! From the horns to the hooves, we’ll show you how to draw a perfect cartoon giraffe.

  • How to Draw a Cartoon Vampire
    You don’t have to be afraid to learn how to draw a cartoon vampire. These cool creatures are actually quite simple to draw and in this section, we’ll show you how in five quick steps. Click this section to get started on learning how to draw a cartoon vampire    .

  • How to Draw a Cartoon Monster Truck
    Famous for crushing smaller vehicles under its massive wheels, the monster truck is every kid’s favorite vehicle. Once you learn how to draw a cartoon monster truck, you can move on to drawing twisted monster truck tricks and maybe even an entire monster truck show! Go to this section to learn how to draw a cartoon monster truck.

  • How to Draw a Cartoon Mouse
    So you think you can’t draw a cartoon mouse? Think again! With a little creativity and the simple steps in this lesson, you can learn how to draw a cuddly cartoon mouse with ease. Click this page to get started and your cartoon mouse will be on the prowl for cheese in no time.

  • How to Draw a Cartoon Locomotive
    From retro cartoons to children’s books, the cartoon locomotive has been created in all shapes, sizes, and designs. If you want to learn how to draw a cartoon locomotive and add your own creative choo-choo to the bunch, you can learn how in this section. All aboard! Learn how to draw a cartoon locomotive.
  • How to Draw a Cartoon Skateboarder
    Drawing a cartoon skateboarder may look rather difficult, but believe it or not, it can be done in five simple steps. In this section, we will teach you how to bring your skateboarding dude to life as you learn how to draw a cartoon skateboarder.

  • How to Draw a Cartoon Stuffed Lion
    If you want to learn how to draw a cartoon stuffed lion, there’s no need to fear. Our lazy lion will have no problems lying still while you breeze through our super simple steps. Go to this section to learn how to draw a cartoon stuffed lion.

  • How to Draw a Cartoon Hobo
    Learning how to draw a cartoon hobo can be fun if you have the proper materials and a good set of simple instructions. This section covers drawing a hobo from start to finish -- the colors you decide to use are up to you! Try this drawing exercise if you want to learn how to draw a hobo.

  • How to Draw a Cartoon Clydesdale Horse
    Magnificent, stylish, and strong -- these are the words most people use to describe the popular Clydesdale horse. Our step-by-step instructions will guide you through drawing a cartoon Clydesdale horse that’s sure steal the show. Continue to this section to learn how to draw a Clydesdale horse.

  • How to Draw a Cartoon Robot
    If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw a cartoon robot, it’s never been easier. Once you’ve completed our cartoon robot using our simple steps, you’ll be on your way to designing and drawing your own special robot creations. You may proceed to this section to learn how to draw a cartoon robot.

  • How to Draw a Cartoon Soldier
    From Beetle Bailey to G.I. Joe, American cartoon soldiers have been around for decades, and they are great fun to draw! If you would like to learn how to draw these famous cartoon soldiers, practice drawing a cartoon soldier with our easy instructions first. Before you know it, you’ll be drawing these popular characters on your own. March on to this section to learn how to draw a cartoon soldier.

  • How to Draw a Sad Clown Cartoon
    Drawing a high-quality sad clown cartoon can be accomplished with a little patience, a few easy steps, and a big imagination. In this section, follow the instructions carefully and your sad clown cartoon will be completed in no time. Click this page to learn how to draw a sad clown cartoon.

  • How to Draw an Overweight Jogger Cartoon
    You’ve seen them in comic strips, in movies, and in numerous animated productions, but have you figured out how to draw one yet? Don’t worry -- with the simple instructions in this section, you can learn how to draw an overweight jogger cartoon, and a little scenery to boot! Head over to this section to learn how to draw an overweight jogger cartoon.

  • How to Draw a Cartoon Juggler
    Jugglers are lots of fun to watch, but wouldn't it be great if you could learn how to draw these wacky characters in action in a few simple steps? You can! If you follow the steps in this section, learning how to draw a cartoon juggler is easy to accomplish. Your entertainer will come to life one limb at a time as you learn how to draw a cartoon juggler.
  • How to Draw a Cartoon Roller-Skater
    Drawing a cartoon roller-skater can be challenging, but it can also be rewarding. Once you learn how to draw a cartoon roller-skater, you’ll have the art skills you need to draw a cartoon biker, a cartoon ice-skater, and many other crazy characters on wheels. Select this page to learn how to draw a cartoon roller-skater.

  • How to Draw a Baseball Pitcher's Windup Cartoon
    Want to learn how to draw and pitch at the same time? If you follow our step-by-step instructions carefully, you’ll learn how to draw a familiar scene from America’s favorite pastime. Go to this page to learn how to draw a baseball pitcher’s windup cartoon.

  • How to Draw a Napping Old Man Cartoon
     From his little gray hairs to his rocking chair, this lesson will show you how to draw a napping old man cartoon. Follow the simple instructions and you're well on your way to completing a masterpiece. Don't hesitate -- visit this page to learn how to draw a napping old man cartoon.

If you’re ready to begin your exciting drawing adventures, continue to the next page to learn how to draw a very happy cartoon baby.

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How to Draw a Cartoon Baby

Do you have a favorite cartoon baby? Great! Follow our simple steps on how to draw a cartoon baby.

To draw a cartoon baby, examine the illustration of a cartoon baby before proceeding to step 1.
Learn how to draw this cartoon baby.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the above cartoon baby. You can draw this cartoon baby freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray. Here, we'll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it.

To draw a cartoon baby, start by drawing the head, cheeks, chin, and an oval for the body.

Step 1: Begin with a circle for the head. Overlap it with an oval for the cheeks and chin. Underneath the oval, draw a slightly overlapping egg-shaped body.

When drawing a cartoon baby, draw the shapes that will represent the eyes, nose, mouth, arms, hands, and feet.

Step 2: Show the eyes as partial ovals. Connect part of a small oval to a tiny U-shape for the nose. Shape the mouth with a wavy line and a broad U-shape. Sketch the arms using curved lines.

For the hand on your left, use a U-shape and a rounded V-shape. Use an oval for the hand on your right. Show the feet with large, very rounded triangles. Attach them to the body with short curved lines.

When drawing a daisy, add ears and fingers. Define the face, body, and feet. Start drawing the diaper.

Step 3: Draw U-shaped ears. Detail the eyes with tiny circles and U-shapes. Place a curved line under each eye. Add short curved lines to the ends of the mouth. Define the chin and cheeks with longer curved lines.

For the fingers, use long U-shapes and curved lines. Outline the body so the middle bulges out. Form the diaper using curved lines. Use U-shapes and curves to show the toes. Redraw the feet so they curve in slightly.

When drawing a cartoon baby, add hair, eyebrows, the tongue, and belly button. Complete the diaper and draw a rattle.

Step 4: Add hair with curves. Put a curlicue in each ear. Form comma-shaped eyebrows and short eyelashes. Attach two lines for the tongue. Shape the cheeks, collarbones and a teardrop-shaped belly button.

In the diaper, draw two lines. Add a line on each side of the waist. Shape the feet. Use a small oval, large oval, straight line, and curved lines for the rattle. Crisscross lines to show movement.

To finish drawing a cartoon baby, darken the belly button, pupils, and inside of the mouth. Thicken the eyelashes.

Step 5: Darken all of each pupil except for the tiny circle drawn previously. Also darken the inside of the mouth and the belly button. Make the eyelashes thicker.

Use diagonal lines to partially darken the stripe on the rattle. Shade the rattle with many short lines.

Your cartoon baby looks great. Now let's move on to every baby's favorite friend -- Fido!

Continue to the next page to learn how to draw a cartoon dog.

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How to Draw a Cartoon Dog

If you want to learn how to draw a cartoon dog, it’s easier than you might think. Follow the step-by-step instructions below and you will have the perfect picture of a playful pooch to hang on the wall or show to your friends.

To draw a cartoon dog, examine the illustration of a cartoon dog before proceeding to step 1.
Learn how to draw this cartoon dog.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the above cartoon dog. You can draw this cartoon dog freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray. Here, we'll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it.

To draw a cartoon dog, start by drawing ovals for the head and snout. Draw a potato-shaped body.

Step 1: Draw two ovals for the head and snout. Sketch a potato-shaped body. Use two short lines for the neck.

When drawing a cartoon dog, sketch the shapes that will represent the eyes, nose, ears, legs, and tail.

Step 2: Attach upside-down U-shapes to a curved line for the eyes. Use a rounded triangle for the nose. Add two curved tubes (one without one end) for the ears. Use a large J-shape for the front leg on your left.

Sketch an odd-shaped oval and three nearly straight lines for the front leg on your right. Use an oval, two straight lines, and a large J-shape for the back leg. Make the tail look like the top part of a question mark.

When drawing a cartoon dog, complete the face and draw the collar, paws, back, and chest.

Step 3: Sketch the pupils, irises, and eyelids with J-shapes and short curved lines. Form the nostrils with a Y-shape connected to thin small ovals and a curved line. Create the mouth with two parallel J-shapes.

Use a curved line in a squared U-shape for the collar. Draw U-shapes, V-shapes, and a curved Y-shape for the paws. Shape the back and chest with a U-shape and odd Y-shapes.

When drawing a cartoon dog, draw the eyebrows, whiskers, and hair. Detail the ears and draw the elbows and tongue.

Step 4: Add comma-shaped eyebrows. Use short curved lines for whiskers and hairs on the head. Detail the ears with two short lines and a backward Y-shape. Sketch the tongue as a U-shape with a curved line in it.

Place a small comma-shaped figure at the end of the mouth. Attach curved V-shapes to reshape the tail. Draw a long curved line along the back. Use two check marks for elbows.

To finish drawing a cartoon dog, darken the facial features. Shade the collar. Show the tail wagging with curved lines.

Step 5: Darken the eyebrows, pupils, mouth, and nostrils. Shade the collar with short straight lines. Add short curved lines to show the tail wagging.

Perfect -- your playful cartoon dog is complete! Are you ready to practice drawing another friendly face?

In the next section learn how to draw a cartoon dragon.

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How to Draw a Cartoon Dragon

Although it may look complicated, learning how to draw a cartoon dragon is simple and fun. Once you’ve mastered drawing a cartoon dragon, you can sketch these cute, cuddly creatures cruising through the sky, perched on a mountaintop, or lounging near a lagoon.

To draw a cartoon dragon, examine the illustration of a cartoon dragon before proceeding to step 1.
Learn how to draw this cartoon dragon.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the above cartoon dragon. You can draw this friendly dragon freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray. Here, we'll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it.

To draw a cartoon dragon, begin by drawing the body shape, snout, head, feet, legs, tail and hands.

Step 1: Draw a large pear-shaped body. Sketch an oval for the snout. Above it, add a partial circle for the head. Use two ovals to show the hands.

Draw two long ovals for the feet. Sketch four curved lines for the legs. Add the comma-shaped tail.

When drawing a cartoon dragon, add the fingers, toes, arms, mouth, nose, ears, and brow lines.

Step 2: Use ovals (some partial) for the fingers and toes. To show part of the arms, use a U-shape and long J-shape (both upside-down). Attach a short line to one thumb.

Draw an oval and two short curved lines for the mouth. For the nose, use two partial circles and two J-shapes lying on their sides. Add upside-down V-shaped ears. Form U-shaped brow lines.

When drawing a cartoon dragon, draw the eyes, nostrils, and jaw. Draw lines on the belly and tail. Add claws.

Step 3: Sketch partial circles for the eyes. Draw the curved inner ear lines. Use comma-shaped eyebrows. Create teardrop-shaped nostrils. Outline the bottom and the left and right sides of the jaw with short curved lines.

Form two long curved lines down the belly and along the tail. Add claws using thick comma-shaped figures and curved V-shapes. Finish the forefinger on your left with a short line.

To draw a cartoon dragon, add check marks for eyelids. Draw pupils, irises, U-shaped teeth, scales, and the knees.

Step 4: For eyelids, use two check marks. Draw pupils and irises using four lines. Connect U-shapes along the back of the head. Place a curve under these fins. Draw U-shaped teeth.

Form J-shaped, U-shaped, and W-shaped scales. Draw lines along the belly and tail. Connect the tail to the leg on your right with a line. Use two squiggly lines for the knees.

To finish drawing a cartoon dragon, darken the pupils, eyebrows, and nostrils. Add shadow lines to the cartoon dragon’s palms.

Step 5: Darken the pupils, eyebrows, and nostrils. Add shadow lines to the palms of the hands.

Your dragon looks like he's ready to fly. And handsome too! By now you should be a bit more confident with your drawing skills.

On the next page, use that confidence to draw another popular character -- a pretty girl.

Continue to the next page to learn how to draw a cartoon girl.

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How to Draw a Cartoon Girl

Learning how to draw an adorable cartoon girl can be easy with our detailed directions and easy to follow illustrations. With a little creativity, see how fun it can be to bring a cartoon girl to life.

To draw a cartoon girl, examine the illustration of the cartoon girl before proceeding to step 1.
Learn how to draw this cartoon girl.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the above cartoon girl. You can draw this cartoon girl freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray. Here, we'll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it.

To draw a cartoon girl, begin by drawing an oval body shape, a heart-shaped head, the neck, legs, and feet.

Step 1: Sketch a roughly heart-shaped figure for the head. Use an oval for the body. Show the neck as two short lines. Draw an oval at an angle for the top part of the legs.

Form the foot with a smaller oval. Connect it to the knees with a very short straight line and a much longer one.

When drawing a cartoon girl, draw the face, define the legs, and draw the arms.

Step 2: Draw upside-down U-shapes and a straight line under them for the eyes. Show the nose as a J-shape with a straight line under it. Form the mouth with a broad curve and two short lines at the ends. Use a C-shape for the ear.

Start to draw the arms with a U-shape. Draw another U-shape around it, and curve the tops for the shoulders. Show the back of the chair as an upside-down U-shape with a line through the middle.

Draw the cushion with curved and straight lines. Use straight lines to start the chair legs. Form a second leg with a J-shape. Shape her first leg with a curved line.

When drawing a cartoon girl, add hair and define the facial features, hands, knees, neck, and bust.

Step 3: Sketch the hair with a pointed oval shape and two comma-shaped figures. Form a comma-shaped figure above the oval. Add an S-shaped ponytail. Draw slanted triangles and curved lines for the closed eyes. Use a J-shape and two small curved lines for the nose.

Form the mouth with a J-shape and two curved lines. Outline the dress with curved lines at the neck, arms, bust, and above the knee. Shape the hands with curved V-shapes and lines. Show the leg’s outline with a curved line.

Attach a backward J-shape for the shoe top. Add a second U-shape to the chair back. Show the chair seat with a straight line. Give the chair legs curled-up ends.

When drawing a cartoon girl, draw clothes and accessories. Add texture to the hair, and finish drawing the chair.

Step 4: Add texture to the hair with many curved lines. Draw comma-shaped eyebrows. Place a tiny curlicue in the ear. Use a small circle for the earring. Give the dress a collar and cuffs by attaching many small U-shapes. Show folds in the dress with some curved lines.

Draw two J-shapes for more fingers. Add another shoe with a backward J-shape and three lines for the heel. Draw U-shapes and a long oval for the chair rungs. Make the cushion look plump with three short curved lines.

For the chair back, use the centerline as a guide. Form an upper scroll and two side scrolls. Place a small circle above the upper scroll.

To finish drawing a cartoon girl, darken the hair and eyebrows. Shade the chair with short lines.

Step 5: Darken the hair band and eyebrows. Give dimension to the legs and back of the chair by thickening the scrolled lines. Shade the chair with short lines.

There, your pretty cartoon girl is complete. Excellent effort. Your skills are getting better and better with each drawing, so now it's time to stretch your ability a bit further.

Continue to the next page to learn how to draw a gentle giraffe.

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How to Draw a Cartoon Giraffe

Did you know that a giraffe is the world’s tallest living land animal? These super quick creatures are fun to watch for sure, but learning how to draw a cartoon giraffe can be a treat too!

To draw a cartoon giraffe, examine the illustration of the cartoon giraffe before proceeding to step 1.
Learn how to draw this cartoon giraffe.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the above cartoon giraffe. You can draw this cartoon giraffe freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray. Here, we'll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it.

To draw a cartoon giraffe, begin by drawing an oval-shaped body, J-shapes for the neck, the head, and a snout.

Step 1: Start with an oval-shaped body that is drawn at an angle. Attach two upside-down J-shapes for the neck. Use a circle for the head. Form the snout with two straight lines and an oval with one flat side.

When drawing a cartoon giraffe, add the eyes, nose, horns, chin, hooves and legs.

Step 2: Add circles for the eyes. Sketch a V-shape lying on its side for the nose. Use two ovals (one pointed and one flattened on the bottom) and parallel lines for the horns. Draw a half circle for the chin. Connect a very short curved line to the top of a much longer curved line for the smile.

Form each front leg with a U-shape, two short lines, an oval, two longer lines, and a circle. Place a curved rectangle under each front leg for the hoof. For the rear legs, sketch L-shapes and ovals. Add curved triangles for the hooves.

When drawing a cartoon giraffe, define the eyes, nostrils, ears, belly, chest, legs, and hooves. Draw the mane.

Step 3: Use curved lines, J-shapes, and curved V-shapes for the eyelids, irises, pupils, and nostrils. Form the ears with U-shapes. Place a short curved line between the two horns. Attach small U-shapes to form the mane.

Finish the bottom of the mane with a short curved line. Connect an odd-shaped oval to a long curved V-shape for the tail. Use lines, V-shapes, and L-shapes (all curved) to shape the belly, chest, legs, and hooves.

When drawing a cartoon giraffe, add the spots all over the body, Draw tail hairs and add comma-shaped eyebrows.

Step 4: Place odd-shaped ovals (some partial) on the body, neck, and head for the spots. Connect the bottoms of five curved lines to show tail hairs. Form hair on the horns using very short lines. Add comma-shaped eyebrows. Draw a curved line in the ear on your left.

To finish drawing a cartoon giraffe, darken the eyebrows, pupils, nose, and part of each hoof. Partially darken the spots.

Step 5: Darken the eyebrows, pupils, nose, and part of each hoof. Use short parallel lines to partially darken the spots.

You did it! Your giraffe is all set and ready to graze. With our next drawing exercise, let your imagination guide you as you draw a very unique "hybrid" Halloween character.

Continue to the next page to learn how to draw a cartoon vampire.

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How to Draw a Cartoon Vampire

Learning how to draw a cartoon vampire doesn’t have to be scary. Cartoon vampires are usually funny, cute, and even friendly!

To draw a cartoon vampire, examine the illustration of a cartoon vampire before proceeding to step 1.
Learn how to draw this cartoon vampire.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the above cartoon vampire. You can draw this cartoon vampire freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray. Here, we'll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it.

To draw a cartoon vampire, start by drawing the head, cheeks, chin, and body.

Step 1: Sketch a circle for the head. Overlap an oval for the cheeks and chin. Draw two curved lines for the body. Show the position of the legs with a horizontal oval that has two U-shapes attached to each end.

When drawing a cartoon vampire, form the hairline, ears, eyes, nose, and mouth. Sketch the clothes and outline the feet.

Step 2: Form the hairline with a “figure 3” and a curved line. Use V-shaped ears. Show each eye as a U-shape on a line. Draw a V-shape and a small U-shape for the nose. Outline the mouth with a wavy line above a U-shape.

Shape the cheeks and chin. Sketch the sleeves as tubes. Place a backward J-shape in the end of one sleeve. Attach circles for the hands. The bottom of the jacket is a curve with ends that angle back. Outline the potato-shaped feet.

When drawing a cartoon vampire, add eyelids and the tongue. Shape the fingers, shoes and heels. Complete the pants.

Step 3: Draw diagonal, comma-shaped eyelids. Detail each eye with a circle and curves. Add lines under the nose and by the mouth. Form the tongue with a check mark. Shape the sleeve on your right. Draw hands and fingers with U-shapes, J-shapes, and curves.

Outline the cape with a U-shape and J-shape. Place lines at the shoulders. Form the jacket with a Y-shape. Finish the pants with lines and straps over the shoes. Shape the shoes and heels.

When drawing a cartoon vampire, add eyebrows and fangs. Draw a bow, buttons, cape, jacket, and shoe buckles.

Step 4: Add S-shaped and comma-shaped eyebrows. Place curves in the ears. Sketch U-shaped fangs. For the bow tie, draw a circle, rounded rectangles, and teardrop-shaped loops. Shape the bow. Form the buttons with circles.

Draw three lines for the pocket. Finish the cape with triangles and long lines. Place V-shapes behind the knees. Show the jacket’s tail as two V-shapes. Put buckles on the shoes using rectangles. Shape the curved soles.

To finish drawing a cartoon vampire, darken the pupils, shoe buckles, inside the mouth, the bow, cape, and eyebrows.

Step 5: Darken all of each pupil except for the tiny circle drawn previously. Also darken inside the mouth, the loops of the bow, and the shoe buckles.

Fill most of the eyebrows and hair with lines to darken them. Shade the inside of the cape with diagonal lines.

That wasn’t scary at all. Great job! Let’s move on to one of the most thrilling vehicles on the planet.

Continue to the next section to learn how to draw a monster truck.

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How to Draw a Cartoon Monster Truck

The monster truck is famous for crushing smaller vehicles under its massive wheels -- and they’re pretty cool looking too. Once you learn how to draw a cartoon monster truck, you can move on to drawing monster truck tricks and maybe even an entire monster truck show!

To draw a cartoon monster truck, examine the illustration of a cartoon monster truck before proceeding to step 1.
Learn how to draw this cartoon monster truck.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the above cartoon monster truck. You can draw this cartoon monster truck freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray. Here, we'll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it.

To draw a cartoon monster truck, draw two large slanted rectangles side by side and two smaller rectangles on top.

Step 1: Start with two large slanted rectangles drawn side by side. Then place two smaller slanted rectangles on top.

When drawing a cartoon monster truck, draw the tires, axles, headlights, and roof lights.

Step 2: Draw two ovals (one small and one large) for the tires. Add a third partial oval for the wheel on your right. Form each axle with two curved parallel lines.

Connect the two lines in the front axle with a short curved line. Sketch odd-shaped squares for the headlights. Add small circles and two pointed ovals for the roof lights.

When drawing a cartoon monster truck, draw the windows, a banana-shaped bumper, axle housing, and a curved rear bumper.

Step 3: Use a diamond, triangle, and rectangle for windows. Put a long U-shape under the windshield and a curve around it. Form oval headlights and a banana-shaped bumper. For the front axle’s differential housing, draw a U-shape with a curve and rectangle on opposite ends.

Use curves for the rear housing. Place a banana-shaped figure above it. Sketch a U-shaped front wheel well; make a question mark for the rear one. Attach a curved rear bumper.

When drawing a cartoon monster truck, form eyes in the headlights and the front grille. Draw fangs for the bumper-guards.

Step 4: Form eyes in the headlights using four U-shapes. Add U-shapes to the front hood and roof lights. Also draw U-shapes in the tires on the passenger’s side and above the wheel wells.

Place two straight lines along the side of the truck. Sketch a slightly curved line in the wheel on your right. Form the front grille with parallel lines. Use comma-shaped bumper guards so they look like fangs.

To finish drawing a cartoon monster truck, darken the inner wheel wells. Shade all remaining parts of the truck.

Step 5: Darken the inner wheel wells and the headlights’ pupils. Use short lines to shade the tires, axles, front grille, bumper, bumper guards, and roof lights.

Fill most of the eyebrows and hair with lines to darken them. Shade the inside of the cape with diagonal lines.

Now that your monster truck is ready to roll, let's move on to a character that has been portrayed as fun and friendly, but also mighty and mischievous.

Continue to the next page to learn how to draw a cartoon mouse.

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How to Draw a Cartoon Mouse

So you think you can’t draw a cartoon mouse? Think again! With a little creativity and a few steps, you can learn how to draw a cuddly cartoon mouse with ease. Simply follow our step-by-step instructions and your cartoon mouse will be on the prowl for cheese in no time.

To draw a cartoon mouse, examine the illustration of a cartoon mouse before proceeding to step 1.
Learn how to draw this cartoon mouse.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the above cartoon mouse. You can draw this cartoon mouse freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in gray. Here, we'll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it.

To draw a cartoon mouse, start by drawing the head, body, and legs. Draw a rectangle shape for the cheese.

Step 1: Begin with a slightly flat, oval head. Add a slipper-shaped snout. Form the pear-shaped body. Attach large partial ovals for the legs.

Draw small ovals for the shoulders. Use two parallel lines for the neck. Sketch a slanted rectangle for the top of the cheese.

When drawing a cartoon mouse, draw the ears, eyes, nose, mouth, hands and feet. Finish the cheese with a V-shape.

Step 2: Draw oval ears. Use U-shapes for the eyes. Put one on a line. Form a V-shaped nose. Place a Y-shape in a U-shaped mouth. Connect the shoulder and leg on your left.

Attach a U-shape to two lines for the arm. Add a circle for the hand. Use an oval and two curves for the other hand and the foot under it. Use an odd curve for the other foot. Finish the cheese with a V-shape.

When drawing a cartoon mouse, add eyelids, eyebrows, teeth, the neck, belly, arms, the tail, and fingers. Draw cheese holes.

Step 3: Attach L-shapes to curves for the eyelids and bridge of the nose. Add comma-shaped eyebrows. Join a curve and U-shape for the teeth. Connect V-shapes to curves for neck hair.

Use long lines for the neck and belly. Form a long V-shaped tail. Add V-shapes to the tail and leg. Use curves and U-shapes for the arm, fingers, and foot. Draw oval and heart-shaped cheese holes.

When drawing a cartoon mouse, detail the eyes and hair. Sketch whiskers, tongue, and wagging tail. Show the cheese’s aroma.

Step 4: Detail the eyes with curved lines and a partial oval. Use curved lines and curved V-shapes for hair on the arm and head. Draw a long curved line and tiny V-shape in the ear. Sketch whiskers and a tongue using curved lines.

Form a teardrop-shaped nostril. Add five short lines to the cheese. “Show” the cheese’s aroma as a curved Z-shape with three curved lines in it. Show the tail wagging with some short lines.

To finish drawing a cartoon mouse, darken the eyebrows, pupils, and nostril. Add shadow lines in the cheese holes.

Step 5: Darken the eyebrows, pupils, and nostril. Add shadow lines in the cheese holes.

That's it -- you're done! Your cartoon mouse looks great. Let’s stay on track and continue to the next page to learn how to draw a vehicle that’s always on the move.

In the next section, learn how to draw a cartoon locomotive.

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