How to Color Cartoony Characters - Basics to POP! - PDF tutorial
I’ve decided to start my Character Drawing Tutorial Series by building a complete figure, so you’ll instantly get that “Wow, I can draw the whole thing!” feeling, but we'll do it in three focused steps:
- Drawing the head
- Building the body
- Adding color
This is the third part of the series, where we’ll focus on coloring the character what we build in the first two episodes.
So Welcome to the Coloring Guide!
Let’s add some color to your cartoony creations! This PDF is a fun, beginner-friendly guide that walks you through the coloring process step by step.
I focus on simple systems that get results fast, so you can start drawing better cartoon heads right away.
✨So what’s waiting for you in this PDF?
- How to choose colors, based on mood and character personality
- How to use color harmony tricks
- How to adjust your colors with tints, shades, and tones
- How to apply the 60/30/10 rule for balanced and pleasing results
- How to add shadows and highlights to make your drawing pop
Printable or digital
This PDF is designed for both paper lovers and digital sketchers.
✅ Print it out (A4 or US Letter)
✅ Or open it in your favorite drawing app (Procreate, Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Affinity, etc.) There’s also a .psd file, with Fred waiting for you to give him some color.
The most important part? Have fun with it. Ready? Let’s bring your character to life - one color at a time.
Do you want to try out before you buy?
You can download a sample file from here.
Wanna watch the tutorial video?
Coloring for Beginners: Make Your Cartoon Characters POP! - Tutorial Video
