How to Create Your Own Cartoon Character

Figure out what kind of character you want., Give them a personality., When you've gotten their personalities, make sure you have given weak points and strong points., Now you're ready for physical features.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Figure out what kind of character you want.

    If you're making a comic or an animated cartoon then figure out what role your character plays.
  2. Step 2: Give them a personality.

    Shy, evil, nice, or not just one personality.

    A character can be evil and bold, or quiet and mean. , You can't create a character that's completely perfect, or completely bad.

    A character could be nice, yet a bit selfish. , Is it a guy or girl? How old are they? Remember, cartoons are exaggerated.

    You know, big eyes, or big ears if it's an animal? Big nose? What color is their hair/fur? If you want an animal, what species? Draw your character out.
  3. Step 3: When you've gotten their personalities

  4. Step 4: make sure you have given weak points and strong points.

  5. Step 5: Now you're ready for physical features.

Detailed Guide

If you're making a comic or an animated cartoon then figure out what role your character plays.

Shy, evil, nice, or not just one personality.

A character can be evil and bold, or quiet and mean. , You can't create a character that's completely perfect, or completely bad.

A character could be nice, yet a bit selfish. , Is it a guy or girl? How old are they? Remember, cartoons are exaggerated.

You know, big eyes, or big ears if it's an animal? Big nose? What color is their hair/fur? If you want an animal, what species? Draw your character out.

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