Learning to Draw Cartoons and Comics
Learn how to draw cartoons and comics with help of the resources on this page. Film animation applies techniques of cinematography to the graphic and plastic arts in order to give the illusion of life and movement to cartoons. Beginning with crude and simple methods, animation has become a highly sophisticated art form, using automation, computers, and even laser technology to achieve its effects. Comic strips are a popular art form dating from the 1890s, when they were introduced into the Sunday color supplements of American newspapers as a means of promoting readership. For further information on the realm of cartoons, comics and comic characters, browse through the links below.
Beano Online, United Kingdom: British Comics Information Guide
Dennis the Menace and Gnasher, The Bash Street Kids, Roger the Dodger, Minnie the Minx, Lord Snooty and friends. Britain's favorite comic.
Pokemon World
Official site for these dismayingly cute little fighter characters from Japan. The cartoon, movie, video game, trading cards, books, toys ...
Time Warner Corporation: Warner Brothers Animation Guide
Info on Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and all your favorite Warner characters, who show you how a cartoon is put together. Fun games and downloads.
Time Warner Corporation: Warner Brothers Kids Guide
Send an e-card, play Looney Tunes karaoke or learn how to be an animator. Games, news and links to your favorite character's own home pages.
Tin Tin, Belgium: Georges Remi: Comic and Creator Information Guide
Comic book hero Tintin is looking good in this retrospective of his many international scrapes with pal Captain Haddock and faithful dog Snowy.
Walt Disney Company: Children's Cartoons and Resources Guide
Movies, Walt Disney World, the Disney Channel, Disneyland, music, books and DisneyQuest ("an interactive theme park for guests of all ages").
Walt Disney Company: Tarzan
The King of the Swingers in his animated adventure. Find out how Disney brought the characters to life and who provided all the great voices
Yuk Yuk: Animated Cartoons Information Guide
Interactive, animated cartoons, games and more from San Francisco computer artist/cartoonist Chad Frick. Download his weird and wonderful art.