I've been making this series of tutorials for use on DeviantART. Each Let's Draw! tutorial will take a specific cartoon character and break him down into basic shapes. You can use the tutorial in two ways: as a reference sheet for the character (I try to make the drawings as clear and accurate as possible) or as a guide to construct your own original poses with that character base.

Note: These are graphics, so some of them are quite big.

Let's Draw! #1: Kirby

Difficulty:

Start thinking 3D! This tutorial introduces the fundamentals of construction, and the three vital views (front, side and plan) which give you a complete understanding of the object.

Let's Draw! #2: Meta Knight

Difficulty:

Upping the ante: let's take a look at Kirby's nemesis, Meta Knight (SSB Brawl design). This tutorial uses the same skills as #1, but in more detail.

Let's Draw! #3: Sonic the Hedgehog

Difficulty:

A "ball-and-rubber-hose" type character, Sonic might look modern but his design goes back to 1920s animation. This tutorial shows how to draw and pose him consistently from any angle (Sonic Adventure model design).

Let's Draw! #4: NiGHTS (Head Construction)

Difficulty:

Part 1 of 2: how to construct the complex head shape of Sega's NiGHTS.

Let's Draw! #5: NiGHTS (Full Body)

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Part 2 of 2. NiGHTS is quite an advanced subject, so be sure you are comfortable with construction and the three views before venturing within.

Let's Draw! supplementary: Using References

A short discussion on ways to use reference images as an aid to your drawing.

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