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"What is a cartoon without any kind of action? What is a cartoon, that doesn’t tell us a story? You may have seen artistic studies of the human body, drawn from a live model for reference. They work very well for understanding how anatomy and muscles react when we suggest a move. But the sentiment behind this movement is not clear! It’s just a reproduction of real life and nothing more.
The way to express movement and action in a cartoon style drawing is quite different from real life. Therefore, beyond the necessary knowledge to build your character’s body, mastering the techniques needed to add life to these forms is essential. And that’s what we’ll talk about in this tutorial!"
There are several techniques cartoonists can use to add movement and action to characters. This tutorial shows you a few of those tips while walking you through the process of adding the appearance of action to your illustrations.