The Human Touch
GIVING ANIMALS HUMAN CHARACTERISTICS (called anthropomorphism) allows us to use cute animals as stand-ins for people. These characters often wear clothes, drive cars, and live in houses. Their bodies becomes more human in proportion and yet retain some degree of animal identity. These animal kids are among the most popular cartoon characters.
CONSTRUCTING HANDS To give your cute animals human-like hands, start with a simple circle for the palm, and then draw three or four short, fat fingers.
KID PROPORTIONS Cute animal-people can ...
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