Begin with a circle, oval, or even a diamond for the head.
You don't need expensive equipment to start. The standard Blitz toolkit includes: For initial sketching and guidelines. How To Draw... Blitz Cartoons
Faces are the foundation of any character. The "Blitz Method" breaks them down as follows: Begin with a circle, oval, or even a diamond for the head
Use a "big smile" for friendly characters or specific shapes (like an open mouth with visible teeth) for expressions like surprise. Begin with a circle