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THE EYES Many beginners work hard to capture the basic shape of the eyeball (a circle, for example), but overlook the rest of its components. I want you to think about four aspects of the eye: the pupil, the eyeball, the eyelid, and the whites. By giving some creative effort to each element, you’ll develop more engaging cartoon characters.
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EYE DIRECTION
While the side glance is a funny look, you can squeeze out even more expression if you add an “up” or “down” angle. Look at the sampling of eye positions above. Notice how kooky the eyes look simply by adding an up or down angle.
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