61 Easy Cartoon Drawing Step-by-Step Tutorials

"Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose..." Learn how to draw Rudolph and his nose, complete with a jingle bell collar.

Wizards in pointy hats are a cartoon staple. Pair him with the Medieval castle and beautiful princess, listed below.

Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? You don't have to be afraid of drawing him! Tell a story using the wolf, the cottage, and the pigs found below.

Cotton candy is a favorite treat at circuses and fairs. This spun sugar even wears a smile on its face!

Pinocchio said, "I've got no strings to hold me back." This marionette puppet still has its strings - can you be the puppet master and help it move?

Have you ever had a pet betta fish? They are known for their long, beautiful fins and ease of care. All you need to keep a betta happy is a small fishbowl and some food!

"I ain't no chicken, I'm a chicken hawk." That's what one cartoon hawk said to Foghorn Leghorn, the well-known Looney Tunes character.

This cute cottage could be the setting for so many cartoon stories. Fill it with the cartoon family members listed below. Let Goldilocks visit the three bears. Or, hide away three little pigs from the huffing and puffing of the big, bad wolf.

This little cartoon girl is ready to help friends in need, go on great adventures, and learn new things every day.

He could be an American Dad or any other kind of dad. In fact, if you gave him red hair, he could be Chuckie's dad from Rugrats.

Tweet tweet! This adorable bluebird resembles Disney classics like Kessie from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.

This cartoon dentist is wearing a classic animated symbol of the medical profession. Do you see her headband? This reflector was used to shed light on the patient before electric lights were available.

"This little pig went to market, this little pig stayed home, this little pig had roast beef, and this little pig had none..." Which little pig will you draw? Will he build his house of bricks, sticks, or straw?

"One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish..." You can make this cute cartoon fish whatever color you want. But can you keep him inside your aquarium?

How many cartoon bears can you think of? There's Yogi Bear, Boo-Boo, Winnie the Pooh, Paddington, Corduroy, and so many others. Clearly, teddy bears are adored by all. Can you resist this cute cub's face?

Give a flower a face, and it becomes a personified cartoon character. Will your cartoon flowers dance and sing like those from Merry Melodies?

Pandas are some of the cutest animals in the world. Who can resist the patches over their eyes and their soft white bellies?

Mecha are huge robots that appear in cartoons and movies like Transformers, Gundam, and Pacific Rim. Is your giant fighting robot a good guy or a bad guy? Do you control him, or does he think on his own?

Butterflies are an important part of many cartoons, just as they are an important part of real-life ecosystems. Reactions to them differ widely, though, from Sophia's admiration to Spongebob Squarepants' fear!

Cartoon money is a common target for cartoon thieves. Some characters, like Scrooge McDuck, are infamous for their love of money. McDuck even swims in a pool filled with coins!

Everyone loves a cute, smiling polar bear - especially when he is enjoying a Coca-Cola, as in the famous commercials. Can you help this friendly bear survive the melting ice?

Ninja cartoon characters are frequent additions to anime and manga, and they appear in other cartoon genres as well. Is this stealthy ninja a friend or an enemy?

Stars can paint the backdrop of the night sky, or they can be cartoon characters, too! Learn how to draw this cute, smiling star. Will he help your hero save the day?

People have been fascinated with gorillas for centuries because they are so much like us. Gorillas also play a comic role in many cartoons.

Can you see the forest for the trees? Forests are a great setting for cartoons to take place. Some, like Sherwood Forest and the Hundred Acre Wood, are even famous.

Dun, dun... dun, dun... do you hear the suspenseful music play? You can create your own shark week - or get ready to sing "baby shark" - with this toothy drawing tutorial.

A silly or crazy guy with mismatched eyes and a funny way of walking is a staple in every cartoon or comic book.

Pharmacists work together with doctors to help keep people well. Their job is to provide medicines and help people learn about them.

Aphrodite, also known as Venus, was the goddess of love and beauty. What will happen when this lovely cartoon goddess arises from her seashell?

Australian kangaroos bound through cartoons, bouncing and leaping on their large feet. Where is the baby joey or roo? Is he hiding in his mother's pouch?

Cars have long been personified in cartoons, their windshields, headlights, grills, and bumpers being transformed into expressive faces.

Squirrels are known for their fast, hyper movements and for collecting acorns and other nuts. What role will this cute squirrel play in your next comic book?

He could be hiding under a bridge, defending his swamp, or sneaking around the darkness of a cave. Will your cartoon troll be an ally or a foe?

If your cartoon character is hungry or if he needs to escape from a dog in a hurry, this is the cartoon food he needs.

Did you know? Mr. Potato head toys didn't always come with a plastic potato body. Originally, those eyes and arms were stuck in the sides of a real potato!

When bad things happen, even cartoon characters experience all the feels. Learn how to draw this exaggerated angry face.

This cartoon is easy to draw, scout's honor! Whether she's selling girl scout cookies or using her STEM and outdoorsy skills to save the day, this scout will enliven your next cartoon or comic book.

Every story needs a good monster! Learn how to draw this cute, furry, horned beast.

You can learn how to draw this character who looks like Albert Einstein, one of the most famous scientists ever. Will your character be a helpful researcher or a mad scientist villain?

Fairytale cartoons need the classic Medieval setting of a castle. Don't forget to check out our princess drawing guide, listed right here.

In cartoons, old man characters may be comedic or very wise. What can you learn from this old man?

Kawaii is a Japanese term that describes "a culture of cuteness" evident in anime and manga. This cute baby dragon is one example.

Labradors are energetic working dogs that are good with families and kids. What tricks will you teach to your new best friend?

The rotund appearance of the hippopotamus has delighted our imaginations for generations. From Disney's Fantasia to Gloria and Moto Moto from Madagascar, hippos have a lasting place in cartoons.

Many cartoon stories are about a beautiful princess. Draw your own and discover a world of royal adventures.

Kaa from The Jungle Book, Master Viper of Kung Fu Panda, Rattlesnake Jake from Rango - this cute cartoon snake is in good company!

If you've been working your way down this list of cartoons, you might be ready to start designing your own characters. Pair this cute hairstyle with one of our people drawing guides to create an entirely new look!

Did you know that the world's very first motion picture cartoon character was a dinosaur like this one? Cartoon dinosaurs have a long history - prehistory!

They say the early bird gets the worm - or in this case, the early artist. Get ready for your school science project or an A Bug's Life style drama starring creepy-crawly cartoon characters.

Chibi is an anime and manga drawing style with a focus on cuteness! The characters, like this adorable unicorn, have small bodies and large eyes, making them look childlike and innocent.

Every cartoon family needs a cartoon mom! This cute cartoon woman is sure to fulfill the role.

You'll roar with joy when you discover how easy it is to draw a cartoon lion. This sitting lion is a male, with a bushy mane and a tufted tail.

This cartoon rabbit resembles Thumper from Disney's Bambi. It's holding one ear aloft and one is floppy. It sits up on its rear legs and has a fluffy cotton tail.

Cartoons like the Looney Tunes often employed old-school revolvers like this one. Instead of bullets, many shot flags that said "Bang!"

Kittens may be the cutest things on the planet - especially when drawn in this adorable style! First, sketch the simple outline, then detail the cat's fur with "U" shaped stripes.

Don't let drawing insects bug you - check out this cute character instead! This smiling ladybug is anatomically correct with a split shell, two antennae, and six legs.

Some people say that hands are difficult to draw, but this easy tutorial is proof that that's not necessarily true. You will use "U" shaped lines for the fingers and shorter lines to contour the skin of the palm.

You'll say "Good boy!" when realize how easy this dog is! With a wagging tail and ears erect, he is ready to sit, stay, and save the day.

This cheerful dolphin is leaping out of the water to say hello! You can make it a full scene with cresting waves, a horizon line, and a big splash.

With chubby cheeks, big round eyes, and buck teeth, this chipmunk is the cutest by far! You can even draw his beloved acorn using only five lines.

You will "bearly" notice the effort it takes to draw this cute waving bear standing on its hind legs.