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Carlos Gomes Cabral @CGCabral

Cartoonist | Character Designer | Art Teacher | Entrepreneur Author of Whoosh!: amzn.to/2sfTsF7 Instagram: Instagram.com/carloscabralar…

Joined October 2009
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A black-and-white cartoon sketch of a man in profile, smiling confidently with a long neck and goatee.

ALT A black-and-white cartoon sketch of a man in profile, smiling confidently with a long neck and goatee.
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Different cloth rendering, same sass. Spot the shading showdown 🔍
Black-and-white drawing of two women standing side by side in the same pose, labeled A and B. The dresses are rendered differently, with distinct shading styles and textures, highlighting the contrast between the two versions.

ALT Black-and-white drawing of two women standing side by side in the same pose, labeled A and B. The dresses are rendered differently, with distinct shading styles and textures, highlighting the contrast between the two versions.
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Blink? I don’t think so. Have a great Sunday ☀️
Black and white digital sketch of a human eye on an iPad screen, with an Apple Pencil and a small potted plant nearby.

ALT Black and white digital sketch of a human eye on an iPad screen, with an Apple Pencil and a small potted plant nearby.
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I like to think I have a unique way of drawing stylized cartoon characters. It doesn’t always follow the traditional rules, but it’s a mix of techniques that have helped me become faster and more effective over time. That’s exactly what inspired me to create the course “How to Draw Cartoons”. Many students have already joined, and so far, none of them seem to regret it. These four characters you see here are just a few of the ones we draw together throughout the course, step by step, using Procreate. If you’re curious to know more, here’s the link: bit.ly/CartoonCharactersCour…
Cartoon-style pencil sketches of four expressive character portraits: a smiling young man, an angry woman with short hair, a grumpy older man, and a confident young woman with long hair. Drawn with bold lines and stylized shading.

ALT Cartoon-style pencil sketches of four expressive character portraits: a smiling young man, an angry woman with short hair, a grumpy older man, and a confident young woman with long hair. Drawn with bold lines and stylized shading.
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These are two characters I created for my 'How to Draw Cartoon Characters' course, available at Drawing America. Join me and learn how to draw them (and many others) using a simple and fun technique: bit.ly/CartoonCharactersCour…
Cartoon pencil sketches of a smiling boy and a girl, drawn on an iPad.

ALT Cartoon pencil sketches of a smiling boy and a girl, drawn on an iPad.
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A friend of mine sent me this drawing I did back in ‘99 (😮) for his high school graduation. The character is Marvin the Martian, from Warner Bros. Good memories ❤️
Drawing of Marvin the Martian in a blue graduation gown and cap.

ALT Drawing of Marvin the Martian in a blue graduation gown and cap.

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Me listening to your “great plan” for the third time this week.
Sketch of skeptical eyes on a tablet, next to a stylus and a small plant.

ALT Sketch of skeptical eyes on a tablet, next to a stylus and a small plant.
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Yesterday's sketch: Wonder Woman
A profile sketch of Wonder Woman’s face on an iPad.

ALT A profile sketch of Wonder Woman’s face on an iPad.
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Lately, I've been judging people based on how they treat pressure-controlled doors. If someone just lets a fire door slam shut, knowing it has a hydraulic closer, then I’m sorry, but that soul is already halfway to purgatory. No redemption. No excuses. Just echoes... and judgment.
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The 3/4 angle is definitely the most fun to draw, no matter the style. There’s something incredibly satisfying about being able to create a sense of volume and depth while working in a 2D medium. Fun fact: I don’t know if this happens to you too, but since I’m right-handed, I find it slightly easier to draw characters facing to the right. Even when I do it unconsciously, it feels like just another way the brain tries to save energy (even when you’re doing something you genuinely enjoy 🤷🏻‍♂️)
Pencil sketch of four cartoon-style faces, including two boys and two girls with varied hairstyles and facial expressions.

ALT Pencil sketch of four cartoon-style faces, including two boys and two girls with varied hairstyles and facial expressions.
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Throwback to a pencil sketch I did last year.
Pencil sketch of a smiling boy on a digital tablet screen.

ALT Pencil sketch of a smiling boy on a digital tablet screen.
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I almost had a heart attack because I Googled "USD BTC"... in the wrong order.
Google search showing that 1 USD equals 0.0000094 BTC. Looks dramatic at first glance if you confuse the direction.

ALT Google search showing that 1 USD equals 0.0000094 BTC. Looks dramatic at first glance if you confuse the direction.
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My one and only contribution to #mermay, right at the end of the month. See you next year ✏️
A digital illustration of Ariel and Flounder displayed on an iPad, with a stylus and a small potted plant beside it.

ALT A digital illustration of Ariel and Flounder displayed on an iPad, with a stylus and a small potted plant beside it.
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When Monday hits harder than your alarm ever could.
Sketch of wide, shocked eyes with intense expression on an iPad.

ALT Sketch of wide, shocked eyes with intense expression on an iPad.
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I made this drawing recently and posted the timelapse on my Instagram account. It was inspired by a situation someone close to me is currently going through. Have a great day ❤️
Digital sketch of a young girl with curly hair, wearing a beanie and hoodie, displayed on a tablet.

ALT Digital sketch of a young girl with curly hair, wearing a beanie and hoodie, displayed on a tablet.
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Last week sketch
Pencil sketch of a woman in profile looking down sad on an iPad.

ALT Pencil sketch of a woman in profile looking down sad on an iPad.
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Happy International Women’s Day ❤️
Illustration of International Women’s Day with several women on an iPad.

ALT Illustration of International Women’s Day with several women on an iPad.
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Roses are red, violets are blue… but if you bring me a cat, I’ll probably love you. 🖤🐾 Happy Valentine’s Day 🦇
Digital illustration of Batman holding a white cat with a red bow while Catwoman looks surprised.

ALT Digital illustration of Batman holding a white cat with a red bow while Catwoman looks surprised.
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Wrong Ghost? 🤔
Black and white illustration on an iPad of a parody scene from Ghost (1990), featuring Space Ghost replacing the male character.

ALT Black and white illustration on an iPad of a parody scene from Ghost (1990), featuring Space Ghost replacing the male character.
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Whenever I run out of ideas for a sketch, I’ve picked up this habit of observing people around my new building, especially the kids. And today’s highlight is a reasonably mischievous one: half-smirk, defiant stare, annoying his friends at the playground, the whole package. At first, he inspired me to draw the opposite: A kid who’s completely bored. But I quickly changed course and decided to (begrudgingly) pay tribute to him instead. Not that he deserved it 😒
A pencil sketch of a boy on an iPad Pro

ALT A pencil sketch of a boy on an iPad Pro
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