First impact that comes in our mind related to cartoon characters is fun. Because cartoon characters can make us happy and keep our mind tension-free. A cartoon character is also a source of put across a serious message in an interesting and funny manner to others. This article contains a mixture of Photoshop and Illustrator tutorials. We have made sure to include illustrations that will guide you step by step to easily learn how to create cool and interesting cartoon characters in Illustrator and Photoshop.
Create Simple Cartoon Characters in Photoshop
Create a Super Happy Octopus Character
With Illustrator, it’s really easy to create fun characters just with simple shapes and the Pathfinder panel. Use these techniques and elements to create whatever character you want!.
Draw vector-looking cat illustration using Photoshop
This tutorial aims to put in the clearest light the process of creating this cat image. Step by step, the artist shows the whole process and clarifies every stage with the help of his notes.
Primitive art man cartoon
This Photoshop tutorial takes you from scan to finished line art composition, step by step. It has great pointers for lighting and coloring your work. If you want to draw your own cartoon, check out this great tutorial.
Digital manga illustration
Just as Harajuku Girls mix fashion styles, Joanna Zhou combines several drawing techniques to create a new twist on manga art.
Create a vector pirate cartoon character from a hand-drawn sketch
Create a vector pirate cartoon character from a hand-drawn sketch
PAINTING TUTORIAL
This painting tutorial was done using Photoshop and a Wacom Intuos 2 (6×8) tablet.
Creating vector characters in Illustrator
Characters can add a recognizable element to your work. But how do you go from a sketch to finished product? Peskimo walks you through the process.
Drunken monkey Photoshop tutorial
In this tutorial, the artist explains step by step how he designed this attractive character. He reviews the entire design process, from first sketches and drafts to final touches with Adobe Photoshop.
How to create a cute bunny vector character
In this Illustrator tutorial, the artist shows you how to create a cute bunny character. This tutorial makes use of simple shapes and gradients that are easy to apply to illustrations of other characters. The great thing is that you don’t have to be an amazing artist to do it!
A lovely cartoon character
In this tutorial, you will learn how to draw shapes with the pen tool, perform a shading trick with the burn and dodge tools and create a perfect lighting effect
Drawing cute anime kids
Drawing a character’s face in Illustrator
Creating a cartoon- or human-like caricature in Illustrator is a fun and rewarding project. If you’re pretty good with the pen tool, it doesn’t take very long either. In this tutorial, the artist helps you create an elf.
Digital art tutorial
This is an old tutorial but very worthwhile and interesting.
Making of a Clown
In this tutorial, the artist explains the making of his “Balance Attack” creation. This picture took him about six hours to complete; take your time with it and be patient.
How to add fur to vector animal illustrations
In this tutorial, you learn how to add fur to a vector animal illustration very professionally.
Inking and coloring the comic strip “The Brads”
Follow tips by cartoonist Brad Colbow to create your own comic strip.
How to create your own vector cartoon character
Follow this tutorial to create your own vector character, Freddy the Fish.
Build your character’s back story
Danilo Brandão reveals a simple yet effective way to breathe life into your characters by developing personality and creating their environment.
How to create a cartoon character with expressive lines
Cartoon-character drawing involves a lot of techniques and styles, whether it is for one-tone characters or colorful multi-layered ones. In this tutorial, you’ll see the necessary steps for creating a multi-colored cartoon character with shading.
How to illustrate a cute Emo kid
In this tutorial, the artist takes you through the process of drawing these cuties. The concept is based on the popularity of Emo, and you are taken through all the steps, from sketch to full-color vector using Illustrator CS3, to pen, paper, scanner and Wacom tablet.
Coloring pencil drawings with Photoshop
Takumy vector tutorial: eyes
Use Adobe Illustrator CS2 to color CG with no outlines.
Draw a realistic eye for cartoon character
In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a realistic eye for your cartoon character. The tutorial also explains the theory behind creating eyes and how to match colors for different parts of the eye. Of course, you can choose your own favorite color for your eye.
Create a robotic angel using line art and textures
Create a robotic angel using textures and line art in Photoshop.
Creating Homer Simpson
Create a Cute Vector Monster from a Pencil Sketch
The Making of Abe, The Are My Sites Up Mascot
Drawing Kirby
Create another cartoon character
Monster Character Series Part 4
Drawing Kurosaki Ichigo In Photoshop – By Mello
Create a Traditional Japanese Koi Carp Illustration
Adobe Illustrator Cartoon Bug Tutorial
Adobe Illustrator Cartoon Snail Tutorial
Drawing a Penguin Cartoon
Create a Vector Style Illustration in Photoshop
Create a Twitter Style Bird Mascot
Drawing a Cartoon Magician
Drawing a Cool Cartoon Robot
Monster Character Series Part 2
Monster Character Series Part 1
Eric Cartman – Photoshop Tutorial
Creating A True .EPS File Using Vector Masks
Adobe Illustrator Cartoon Tutorial with a Wacom Tablet
