Dive into my full review of Action! Cartooning by Ben Caldwell, the ultimate guide for aspiring artists who want to nail high-energy cartoon action scenes! Whether you’re a beginner struggling with anatomy basics or an intermediate drawer looking to add punch to your poses, this book breaks it all down step-by-step.
In this video, I flip through the pages, highlighting:

Essential cartooning fundamentals: From skeleton breakdowns to torso, arms, hands, legs, and full-body shapes for all sizes.
Dynamic action poses: Running, jumping, punching, and kicking—perfect for comic books, storyboards, or animation.
Face and character design tips: Heroic, cute, gaunt expressions with mood and personality.
Pro techniques from a former Marvel Comics artist: Simplify complex anatomy into fun, stylized diagrams that make your drawings pop.

Ben Caldwell’s style is a game-changer—think modern Disney meets Cartoon Network vibes, with clear insights into form, dynamics, and cartoon exaggeration.

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