Learn how to draw cartoon background with a calm, beginner-friendly sequence. This easy drawing tutorial breaks the subject into simple curves and shapes that are easy to follow.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Black fineliner or marker
- Colored pencils or crayons
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Time needed:
19 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Draw the Tree Crown
Build a large cloud-like canopy from a chain of rounded bumps. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 2: Add the Tree Trunk
Extend a broad trunk downward and branch it into the canopy. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 3: Start the Mushroom House
Draw a pointed mushroom cap and a narrow stem on the right. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 4: Detail the Mushroom
Add cap spots, underside sections, a tiny doorway, and grass marks. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 5: Add a Small Tree
Place a smaller leafy tree beside the large trunk. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 6: Draw a Friendly Cloud
Add a scalloped cloud with two dots and a tiny smile. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 7: Add the Sun
Draw a small smiling sun peeking from behind the upper scene. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 8: Add a Tiny Forest Friend
Place a small round, spiky character between the tree and mushroom. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 9: Finish with a Path
Curve a wide path forward and scatter rounded stones inside it. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 10: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- The mix of rounded and angular shapes gives this cartoon background a clear cartoon silhouette.
- Building the cartoon background one part at a time makes its proportions easier for beginners to compare.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Check the outline, erase any unwanted pencil marks, and add color if you like. Your cartoon background step by step drawing is complete, so try it again and make the next version your own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I keep my cartoon background drawing in proportion?
Compare each new shape with the parts already drawn, and make small corrections before adding darker lines.
Can I color the finished cartoon background?
Yes. Choose any colors you enjoy, and keep a few lighter areas to make the cartoon drawing feel lively.
