How to Draw a Retro Style Cartoon Dad

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The retro cartoon dad is one of the most iconic character types that has stood the test of time. This video shows you how a few small details can turn a drawing of regular guy into a completely clueless, cartoon mainstay. Floating the eyes inside the glasses while raising the eyebrows above the frames gives the character a perplexed and confused expression. While the flat hair and tie help to indicate that earnest appeal that all retro cartoon dads must have.

Check out my book “Cartoon Cool”, which has tons of retro cartooning tutorials at http://www.chrishartbooks.com/cartoon04.html

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Hailey Kim says:

Hello, I was wondering how to do different postures of cartoons. I also
want to know some tips on drawing the same person over and over without
making them look different. I really enjoy your videos!

Justin Nagtegaal says:

Omg ur amazing!!! Too bad I can’t draw (−_−#) don’t matter how hard I try.
Keep going dude it’s fantastic!!!

TheJorge2538 says:

Christopher Hart,your lessons on you tube have change my style of drawing,i
been trying to draw characters and watching some of your other videos have
show me how to draw human cartoons character,I am a young cartoonist and
thanks for all this videos you made,i hope you respond back but if not that
is not a big deal hope to hear more from you chris.

Sincerely
-Jorge C.

Christopher Hart says:

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https://www.facebook.com/LEARN.TO.DRAW.CARTOONS

Epic Sauce says:

Liked and subbed. I used it for a school journal entry question on what I
think is the person’s personality and physical appearance. I hope the
teacher likes it cuz she’s so stern.

CareBeartje says:

looks great ^^ but :p is it just me.. or does the part that connects the
glasses in the middle over the nose go missing? :p

FiontanTV 876 says:

This is so cool and mine turned out great thanks 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 

ZT Haas says:

I really want one of your drawing books i like drawing Chibi characters
because it reminds me of cartoon network shows

jaison joseph says:

Me and my sis are making a cartoon “show”. We are learning all the
wonderful cartoon drawing techniques from you. Keep drawing! :D

Elijah Cline says:

Oh my word, you are so good! So creative! Thanks for uploading these
awesome videos! You’re awesome!

Dinesha Hewa says:

i wish my dad looked like that

Katyra Young says:

Thx I have an idea of how to make my dads look


OverDragonTV says:

LOL the dad looks like doctor who, great video!

Mr.Troll559 says:

Thank you you are the best!!!!!

Amy Stec says:

I. Liked your vid but please slow down


SpaceKitten643 says:

Christopher would you like to animate a cartoon of mine?

Lisa Johnson says:

kinda looks like willas dad willa wild life

eszlariz says:

Great!

Michael Feduk says:

u forgot to connect the glasses

Christopher Hart says:

Geez…. thanks, you’re very nice….

Embrace Fletch says:

Hey Chris, my name’s Alex and I’ve been drawing cartoons since the age of 5
and at the moment I’m 15 and I always had such a problem being a lefty. Do
you have any tips for a left handed artist like myself.

Christopher Hart says:

Thanks – you can be sure there willow more to come.,

Christopher Hart says:

Glad you could stop by this Channel for a visit!

Galavya41 says:

Thanks Mr.Hart I have been buying your books for the past ten years and
they have helped me a lot in pursuing my career as an animator.I believe
your work will continue to help and inspire future generations of
cartoonists and animators as well..Thanks again for your art books.

Dominic Fung says:

Where is the connection between the two lenses?

Rave Drack says:

Your work it’s awsome, i combine some of your retro style with mine for my
animation Projects and let me tell you that you really helpme Thank you

Christopher Hart says:

Thanks for your nice words.

Luis Gerardo Valdelomar says:

thank you very much for your INCREDIBLE job, I like a lot the way you make
the cartoons, has helped me to improve some details, I hope your next
videos with cravings and keep learning so thanks again and continues to
teach others. Greetings from Costa Rica…

Christopher Hart says:

They’re probably on someone’s realistic portrait somewhere, my friend,
leaving only the cartoon version you see here.

AdamPlex says:

i love it!

Maya Swart Garcia says:

Hi! I just started watching your videos and I’ve loved them. my absolute
favorite is the retro style its very interesting! so THANK YOU for your
Awesome videos!!!! i would love to MORE AND MORE!!

Christopher Hart says:

I’m very glad that it gave you a bit of inspiration and instruction, but of
course, it’s the artist, who makes use of that info, that gets all the
credit — and that’s YOU! I hope you like he other videos.

Christopher Hart says:

Hey, thank you very much!

Christopher Hart says:

I really appreciate that –! Glad you are finding it useful.

Christopher Hart says:

Thanks for that – it means a lot to me, coming from an professional
animator.

MooCowPoopPoop says:

Hello, I am interested in this. I read the book and have been trying to
find more boooks like it but I cant, which proves that you are an amazing
artist. 😀

Christopher Hart says:

Art school is an excellent idea. If I were you, I would look over the
courses offered and the teachers’ credentials at several of them, to
familiarize yourself with what is out there.’

Maya Swart Garcia says:

Hi! I just started watching your videos and i’ve loved them. my absolute
favorite is the retro style its very interesting! so THANK YOU for your
Awesome videos!!!! i would love to MORE AND MORE!!

Cesar Marçal says:

Hi Chris, first i would want give congratulations for your video, it’s very
funny and interesting. Second, i would want make a question to you (a study
question). I’m 16 years old, brazillian and I ever want work with drawing .
But, i don’t know for where begin. I don’t know if I do a school of
drawing, try learn in home or another thing. I would want that you instruct
me on what i have do. Think you so much and sorry for my bad english.

Chichiri520 says:

Hi Mr. Hart! I love your book! The Retro cartoon one is so much fun! I love
how I can combine styles like retro, manga, cartoon, etc. Thanks so much
for the inspiration!!

Marc Brunskill says:

just bought this (cartoon cool) and have figure it (most influential how to
book i’ve gotten) and cartooning and simplified anatomy…most helpful
books i’ve come across for the cartooning hobbyist and a nice break from
the deluge of anime style

Fernando Rangel says:

Hi Chris, I’m really like your style… I’m illustrator from Brazil and
your books help me a lot in my work, thank you for that

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