JMG STUDIO BLOG

Want to learn how to draw your favorite cartoon characters — one simple step at a time? My How to Draw Cartoons lessons are perfect for kids, teens, and beginners of all ages! Each tutorial breaks drawing down into easy, fun steps so anyone can create amazing art with confidence. Join me as I share insider tips from over 40 years in the art and animation industry . You’ll discover how to sketch, shade, color, and bring your imagination to life — all while having a blast! 👉

Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw cartoons, create your own characters, or simply have fun with art? Now you can! I’m excited to invite you to my Cartoon Drawing Classes , where creativity and imagination come to life. As an artist and illustrator with over 40 years of experience , I’ve had the joy of working with major studios and teaching thousands of kids, teens, and adults how to unlock their artistic potential. My classes are designed to be fun, easy to follow, a

Animation is drawing with a heartbeat. Even the simplest movement — like a blinking eye or waving fin — can feel alive when timed right. Focus on timing and spacing , the two golden rules of motion. Study real life: how a person walks, how a fish glides, how a leaf falls. Every movement tells a story. Whether you’re working in 2D, stop-motion, or digital rigs, remember that emotion drives motion . A character should never just move — they should feel .

🖌️ Painting — Let the Colors Talk Painting is all about emotion through color . Whether you’re working with acrylics, watercolor, or digital brushes, think of every stroke as part of a conversation between you and the canvas. Don’t fear mistakes — sometimes a happy accident creates the best texture or color blend. Try limiting your palette to just three main colors and see how far you can push them. The magic happens when you stop thinking and start feeling the color.

Art doesn’t have to fit in one box. Mix watercolor with ink, or photos with paint, or digital and traditional elements. That’s where creativity explodes. Try layering textures or combining media that don’t “belong” together — you might find your own unique style. The best part of mixed media is that there are no wrong answers — just experiments waiting to happen. Let your imagination run wild and make something that feels like you .

Photography teaches you to see light in ways drawing can’t. Don’t just point and shoot — wait . Watch how sunlight changes across an object or face. Play with composition and framing — rule of thirds, leading lines, reflections, all tools to guide the viewer’s eye. Whether you’re shooting on a phone or a DSLR, focus on telling a story in one frame . A great photo doesn’t just capture what’s there — it captures how it felt .