Cartoon legs running, walking, jumping and dancing. They all have one thing in common — the legs work independently of each other, but in tandem. It’s our old pal asymmetry all over again!
Drawing your cartoon legs running is one thing
But what is the trick to making your cartoon figures do the moves like Jagger? It turns out that the secret is in the hips — not the lips ;).
Yep, Getting your cartoon characters’ hips at an angle is the key to turning them into Jumping’ Jack Flash or a Honky Tonk Woman.
And cartoon legs running at an angle to the viewer always looks more dynamic than if you are looking at them in profile or straight-on.
Da Vinci Cartooning Course sells every June is coming!
Here’s what Bill (Alumnus from 2015) had to say:
I don’t even remember the reasons why I decided to take the class
But I’ve found a reason to continue drawing even though I’m finding it harder and harder to fit cartooning time into my life.
My son, daughter-in-law, 3 sons, and their two dogs moved in with us last month while their new house is being built. It’s been a wild ride to say the least.
Here’s what happened last night
My youngest grandson (who is the inspiration for my character, Casey) was sitting next to me on the sofa. He doesn’t say much — he’s at THAT age — so I don’t try and force a conversation on him.
Instead, I opened up my iPad and the software I use for my cartooning. I opened up one of my Casey cartoons and said, “Hey, look at the cartoon Papa drew. This is Casey and he reminds me of you.”
He looked at the cartoon and then at me with a little smile
I opened up the next cartoon. I showed him Maleficent, the Wicked Witch from Snow White and he scooted closer to me as I showed him my drawings.
I introduced him to Rocket, Midnight, Bryan, and Gianna. He was fascinated and even laughed at Rocket trying to figure out how to get his big bone into the dog house.
It suddenly dawned on my how much I had drawn over the past 9 months
And how much enjoyment Nico was getting from Papa’s cartoons.
Now, I get a lot of likes and positive comments from Facebook friends (and you, my fellow artists). But Nico’s reaction touched my heart.
There is a purpose to all of my hard work
Last night on the sofa with my grandson made it all worthwhile.
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Here’s where Bill started in his cartooning journey — circles, and more sketchy circles:
This is Casey and his dog Rocket:
They also go fishing together, and visit the beach.
And here’s Casey and his birthday cake:
