Yesterday I started my new cartooning class at the 92nd St Y. I don't really mean 'new' because this is my third class taught to me at the Y. This is the second class taught to me by the same person, David Pullman (check out his website: www.davidpullman.com, he's really good). He's also the teacher that helped me with my scholarship.
So far we have been learning about how the basic shapes can help make difficult to draw characters. We started on how just an oval and a circle interlapping can make a Bugs Bunny face. For beginners, the basic shapes are an easy way to make the foundation of a character. Once you erase the overlapping lines, you put in the details and you have a cartoon character. This is a very common way of drawing and if you are interested in doing this, you can learn more on most any intro to cartooning website.
Also, it is really helpful to have a wooden practice mannequin. Remember, this shape styling is not one I use a lot. It is really meant for beginners. I like to draw freehand. In fact, my mentor, Angela Early has asked me if I make a practice sketch before I make the final copy. I told her, "No. I think of the idea and put it on the paper." Why practice when you have an eraser?
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