Fundamentals of Drawing a Cute Character

Jacquelin Vanderwood June 1, 2004   1 The cuteness factor...is an equation based upon basic proportions of a baby + expressions that are shy and sweet. Let's break it down for you.   2 A cute character would have small ears in proportion to an adult.   3 From the front the neck cannot be seen or is almost non-existent but from the side would connect directly to the torso.   4 The body would have a pear shape and is elongated. From the side view the back would sway down from head to bottom. The bottom would protrude but never bulge.   5 The head in proportion to the body is large.   6 It would have a high forehead.   7 Eyes are spaced low on the head and are wide apart.   8 Arms are always short and never skinny. They taper down to the hand and have tiny fingers.   9 The tummy should show a well-fed baby and bulge.   10 Finally, the legs would taper and end in small feet.   11 These are the basics for drawing all cute characters including animals, aliens, you name it.     Copyright 1998-2004, Jacquelin Vanderwood, All Rights Reserved