You've decided that you want to make the next Family Guy, have you? You know you can draw, but how do you turn that talent into a valuable cartoon that you can sell? There are a lot of options, each promising an easier way to learn how to draw cartoons.
Some focus on the hobby of caricatures, while others will gear you up for a career in animation.
This article will show you what choices you have.
Many professional animators have put out tutorial books on the craft of cartooning.
If you want to learn at your own pace, for a minimum out of pocket expense this is a great place to start.
These books take the characters you already know and love and tear them down to the base elements to help you rebuild them.
These are great tools to make doodles that will amaze your friends.
You can look online for guides and How tos, there are plenty.
They offer much of the same technical advice as the books discussed above for no cost.
While anyone can teach you how to draw rectangles and ovals to create a character, these articles often lack the insider knowledge that animators gain from working within the entertainment industry.
If you would like to learn at your own pace, but still receive guidance you could look into online cartoon drawing courses.
Many courses are offered, and can even be tailored to the specific art-style that interests you.
These courses often include valuable software that will help turn your static masterpiece into a video clip.
You get access to forums that are populated by people just like you that will try to help you learn your craft.
If you want something that will look good on your resume enroll in an art class.
Many trade schools offer specific animation courses, or you can take a generalist art course to leave doors open.
This will create the greatest financial burden for you, but will also provide that best support.
Now that you know what is available, go out and learn! Learn to draw colourful characters and goofy antics.
The world needs more reasons to smile and another creative person learning to create cartoons may help us.