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Drawing Cartoons

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Drawing cartoons isn’t difficult. In fact, the technique is somewhat secondary to the plot. If you don’t have a good plot, even the best drawing technique isn’t going to be of much help.

On the other hand, a good plot will keep people interested, even if you aren’t so skilled at drawing cartoons. Of course, there’s a minimum skill that you have to have.

First of all, you have to imagine the scene you want. Are the characters running, walking, eating or fighting? Are they sitting on objects?

Once you have this, you can establish a perspective. Drawing cartoons Continue reading Drawing Cartoons →

Stenciling The Basics

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Stenciling: The Basics

Maybe you’re thinking about redecorating your home that’s why you come across this article. Stenciling can be a very simple term for those who are really into arts and crafts. But for those who are not, like you for example, you might be bombarded with so many questions as to what stenciling is really all about. Perhaps, you’ve heard about this term before, or a friend might have shared to you how he used it for his home decorating project. But you don’t exactly know what stencils are and how to go about the process of stenciling. So, why don’t you let this article walk you through the basics of stenciling?

What is a stencil?

A stencil as defined is a template that produces an exact image when it is used. If you do not have a clear picture of what it is, imagine a series of holes cut into a sheet of resilient, waterproof material like plastic or Continue reading Stenciling The Basics →

Animes

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The world of entertainment is vast and varied. In this world you will find many different styles ranging from live action entertainment to that of animated figures. These animated figures can be divided into two segments. The traditional cartoon hand drawn figures or that of the computer generated figures. While you will find many types of animation which uses both of these styles of creation the different animes are ones which are rapidly capturing the imagination of many people.

When you hear people referring to animes in general they are speaking about the popular animation programs which seem to have some Japanese element to them. The reason for this Japanese influence is because many of these animated shows have a Japanese background to them.

This may not be apparent when you see the body shape and style of the Continue reading Animes →

Japanese Cartoon Art

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Japanese cartoon art can provide people with an insight into the culture of Japan. You will see these cartoon arts in many different places. These places will range from venues like cartoons on the television to that of the DVD game credits. In each of these Japanese cartoon art pictures you will find the heart of people looking out at you.

The best place for you to see different aspects of Japanese cartoon art is in the various Manga comics. Here you can see the beauty that is part of the comic story. While the colors are part of what makes these art pictures look so alive, it is the depth of feelings which can be seen with the facial expressions, the arm movements and the way that the entire body looks that brings these cartoons alive.

Another way that Japanese cartoon art has a more lifelike look is by Continue reading Japanese Cartoon Art →