I love sketching playful figures, and making a cute Krishna cartoon is one of my favorite little rituals.
Start with light, friendly shapes: a big circle for the head and a slightly smaller rounded rectangle for the body — keep the body squat and chibi-like for instant cuteness. I map the face horizontally and vertically so the eyes sit low and wide; big round eyes, tiny nose, and a small smiling mouth sell the adorable vibe. For the hair, I sketch a soft topknot and a few loose curls; tuck a stylized peacock feather behind the topknot so it reads clearly even at small sizes.
Next I add the flute, positioning it near the mouth with simple cylinders, and draw tiny hands with three rounded fingers each. Clothing is simplified: a flowing little dhoti with a couple of fold lines and a scarf draped over one shoulder. Jewelry can be tiny dots and crescents. I ink with confident, varied lines — thicker for outer contours, thinner for details — then block in colors: gentle
Indigo or sky-blue skin, sunshine yellow clothes, greens and blues for accents. Finish with soft shadows, small highlights on the eyes and flute, and some floral or cow motifs in the background. I always tweak proportions until it feels charming, and that little satisfied smile at the end is my favorite part.