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A blank page can be daunting. Even when you’re in a creative mood, it can be hard to narrow down what you want to start making. Fortunately, we’ve put together a helpful list of cartoon drawing ideas that are perfect for anyone wanting to fill in their sketchbook and explore a new style.
Cartoons are essentially simplified versions of real life subjects, usually based on geometric shapes. There are endless ways to draw cartoons, but usually they depend on large eyes and minimalist details.
Our list includes two categories: animals and people. With this simplified list, you can practice sketching everything from cartoon birds and bunnies to princes and basketball players. All you’ll need to get started are some basic drawing supplies, like a pencil, eraser, and some paper.
Scroll down for some cartoon drawing ideas to spark your imagination and get you started on your next creative project.
We have 20 cartoon drawing ideas to jumpstart your sketchbook.
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Cartoon Animals
Cartoon Dog
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Cartoon Cat
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Cartoon Bird
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Cartoon Rabbit
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Cartoon Fox
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Cartoon Elephant
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Cartoon Sheep
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Cartoon Unicorn
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Cartoon Pegasus
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Cartoon Dragon
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Cartoon People
Cartoon Superhero
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Cartoon Witch
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Cartoon Knight
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Cartoon Mad Scientist
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Cartoon Athlete
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Cartoon Princess
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Cartoon Prince
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Cartoon Vampire
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Cartoon Fairy
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Cartoon Firefighter
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Looking for more ways to learn how to draw? Check out our illustration and drawing courses on My Modern Met Academy.
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