Q and A – The Best Way to Improve your Cartooning Skills.

Posted November 09, 2011 - By | 2 Comments
Q:Hey Mr Bob.

My name is Tamara. I’m from Serbia and I love art. I am 14. I go to primary school, but I’d like to go to Art second school, soon, because I am very good at drawing and painting.
Anyway, I saw your blog, which is so cool, and I want to ask you for a little help. You can see some of mine drawings on my blog. Here is link. I hope you’ll like those. This blog is on Serbian, but never mind. Just see.
I would like if you can tell me how to be better cartooner and what I can fix about that.
Tamara

A: Hi Tamara,

Thanks for your question. I think your cartoons are great! I hope my answer won’t be too boring but the best way I can think of to improve cartooning skills is to study the basics. I went to an art college when I was younger where I took a lot of foundation courses like life drawing, color theory, perspective drawing, painting etc. The lessons I learned in those classes are things I still every time I create something new… whether I am making art on my computer or painting with a brush.
I know this probably sounds like, eat your vegetables so you will grow up to be big and strong, but it’s true. The broader your foundational skills the better artist you will become.  Take chances, be creative and have fun. Never be timid or afraid to try new things with your art. It’s the best way to learn.
Hope that helps. If you have a specific question about something you’re working on now or in the future please feel free to send me an email and I’ll do my best to help.
Bob
Q and A The Best Way to Improve your Cartooning Skills.

Bob Ostrom is an award winning children’s illustrator. His work has been featured in over two hundred children’s books and publications. Bob also teaches illustration classes for both kids and adults.

You can also find Bob at Http://DrawnbySuccess.com a site dedicated helping other artists find the road to success.

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Q and A The Best Way to Improve your Cartooning Skills.
Written by: Bob on November 9, 2011.
Last revised by: Bob on November 7, 2011.
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2 Comments

  • Leah

    I have only started out liking art but i only like drawing cartoons by bob ostrom so i was wondering could u release some how to draw books

    Reply
    • Bob

      I am working on some how to draw ebooks now. My goal is to be able to release them as soon as possible. I’ll keep you posted and let you know as soon as they’re ready….

      Reply
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