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ComfortEagle:
I like to doodle, and  lately have been taking on the task of people. not realistic, but more comicish.I have been practicing every time I seem to find a spare moment, and have gotten heads and faces down to a pretty good formula, but i seem to have a problem with bodies and hands and what not, pretty much anything below the head. Can anyone suggest some tips or excersises so that my characters dont have extendo arms and dwarf legs?

Alegis:
Been drawing doodles as well recently, and I find hands and proportions tough as well.

TackyVintage:
Ah, Drawing hands can be the devil somwtimes.
                                                         ^just like my spelling...

Cernunnos:
well, if you are looking to stylize, it may just make sense to go with a particular disproportion if it can be done consistently(in which case you'd just keep practicing it until you fall into a good groove), or imitate a bunch of cartoonists you like until you get to the point you want to be at. but if you wanna do stuff that is well- proportioned, and looks realistic, you really need to base your figural studies off of the, well, figure. draw your hands, draw your feet, get someone to model for you, and draw their whole body over and over again. it also helps, in both cases, to find good references(anatomy books, etc.).

Justin:
i'm of the opinion that a foundation in realistic drawing is important no matter what style you're doing. learning proper proportions is important even in cartooning. So draw real people, maybe take some figure drawing classes, or just practice a whole helluva lot. you will improve.

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