# Cartoon Animation Instruction Books This Adventure Time Art Book Helps Fans Draw Jake and Finn By Angela Rajic | Published 2014-01-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventure-time-art References: [io9](http://io9.com/pendelton-wards-16-page-manual-on-how-to-draw-finn-and-1506779805) & [scribd](http://www.scribd.com/doc/14686737/How-to-Draw-Adventure-Time) This Adventure Time [art instruction book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-drawing-ideas) teaches fans of the show how to draw the two main leads of the show, Jake and Finn. The characters' pliable limbs and bodies are deceptively simple, but [animator and show creator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooncrafter-ai1) Pendleton Ward has very specific rules on how to draw the two stars. It is interesting to note the number of fingers Finn has, the proportions of his mouth and other elements of his character design are not fixed qualities and the rules on those are kept deliberately loose. On the other hand, elements like the number of teeth Finn has and the curve of his elbow have much stricter rules on how to draw them correctly. This 16-page Adventure Time Art instruction book is fascinating and easy to follow, and will turn [fans into an artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-draw). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Art Instruction Books:** Opportunity for creating more art instruction books for popular cartoons and TV shows, allowing fans to learn how to draw their favorite characters. - **Character Design Rules:** Opportunity to explore and establish character design rules that allow for flexibility in certain aspects while maintaining consistency in others. - **Fan-turned-artists:** Opportunity to create products that enable fans to express their creativity and turn their passion for a show or franchise into artistic skills. ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing:** Opportunity for publishing companies to develop and market art instruction books for various popular cartoons and TV shows. - **Animation:** Opportunity for animation studios to explore and establish innovative character design guidelines that strike a balance between flexibility and consistency. - **Merchandise:** Opportunity for merchandise companies to create products that cater to fans who want to learn how to draw their favorite characters and develop their artistic skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comic Book Coloring Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-by-me-manga-artist-set.md) - [Kids Drawing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-coloring-drawing-book-app.md) - [Adventure Cartoon Game Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnite-adventure-time.md) - [Animation Studio Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-cookbook.md) - [Adult Animated Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animated-comedy.md) - [Cartoon Painting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-painting-collections-diamond-art-club-and-paramount-join-forces-for.md) - [GenAI Storybook Illustrators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storybooks-illustrator.md) - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Encouraging Cartoon Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redraw-your-world.md)