The Background Course - Drawing Simple Backgrounds For Cartoons

Sally Sells Seashells Sitting On The Seashore

We can see Sally and her seashells, but where’s the seashore?

Has the tide gone out taking it with it?

It’s always far more fun to come up with characters and draw them. Sometimes backgrounds are seen as an afterthought.

You might be tempted to not draw them at all.

Perhaps Sally’s seashore could be shrouded in fog to spare you from drawing the background…

Hmm…maybe not…

Have you ever struggled to come up with a simple background for a cartoon?

You’ve probably spent a lot of time of effort into getting the characters to look right, and worked on the gag. However, the background is often an afterthought, something to quickly finish before going onto the next cartoon.

What if creating simple backgrounds wasn’t such a big deal and something you could learn to do quickly?

Presenting The Background Course - Drawing Simple Backgrounds For Cartoons

The Background Course will show you some simple techniques you can start applying immediately to your cartoons.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

  • Simple line backgrounds

  • The horizon line

  • Icons

  • Simple to complex

  • Complex to simple - stripping away the detail

  • Recycling backgrounds

  • Creating depth in backgrounds

Here are some sample pages:

Some Frequently Asked Questions:

Can you show me how to be a great cartoonist?

I can show you some techniques to help you improve your cartooning, but nobody became a great or even good cartoonist as the result of doing one course or reading one book. This is a skill you can learn like any other - and like learning any skill it takes time to put it into practice.

What equipment do I need to do this course?

You don’t need anything other than a pen and paper. However, feel free to use any hardware or drawing app you like. The principles work equally well if you are working with the latest tech or prefer to go old school.

Why should I listen to you?

I’ve drawn thousands of cartoons, and made an awful lot of mistakes while doing so. Along the way I’ve picked up quite a few tips and tricks which have made my cartoons a lot better - and can do the same for you too

Why should I listen to you?

I’ve drawn thousands of cartoons, and made an awful lot of mistakes while doing so. Along the way I’ve picked up quite a few tips and tricks which have made my cartoons a lot better - and can do the same for you too

What if I don’t like the course?

While I try hard to make courses and to answer any student request, I realise that sometimes it just doesn’t work out. My standard refund policy is a 30-Day, 100% Money-Back Guarantee. If you don't love this, email me at: rob_middleton2002@yahoo.co.uk any time during the first 30 days and show me you're doing the exercises and not getting results. I’ll refund 100% of the purchase price.

Sounds good! How much is it?

The Background Course is $9. Click below to get started.

 “I loved how Rob broke everything down into simple blocks. I tend to spend all my time concentrating on getting technically good at cartooning,  so coming up with ideas was just another (hard) thing to do. Rob made it much easier.” - Vicky Frazer-  Moxie Books, Hertfordshire UK.

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 “Rob's courses are amongst some of the most easy to understand, and immediately accessible courses around. He breaks all concepts down in to it's simplest parts and is always on hand to provide feedback and answer any questions you may have. He truly embodies the beginner's mindset and can put you at ease very quickly with even the most technical aspects of drawing. I highly recommend any of his current and future courses!” - Nigel D’Souza, Melbourne Australia.

Hi, I’m Rob the cartoonist behind this course.

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Rob Middleton