Description
Book SynopsisMaster the art of drawing kawaii characters! Start with the basic principles, then follow step-by-step lessons to draw a world of characters and creatures. In
Draw Kawaii Style, artist and online art teacher Ilaria Ranauro (aka Ilariapops) shares her approach to creating kawaii art, starting with the fundamentals, then illustrating how to create a wide variety of characters—by following her easy step-by-step tutorials.
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Kawaii Essentials. The first seven lessons teach solid drawing techniques that demonstrate how to draw kawaii characters from the ground up and will help you build the skills you need to create the characters of your dreams.
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Kawaii Characters, Step by Step. Through step-by-step tutorials, from rough sketch to finish, discover the drawing process for 55 characters—animals, people, food, and objects—including an alpaca and a panda, a superhero and a snowman, a ramen noodle bowl and
Trade Review
"This easy-to-follow approach to kawaii drawings will likely have even non-artists feeling inspired and confident enough to get started." * Library Journal *
"Whether you are just beginning to draw, or trying your hand at drawing Japanese style kawaii for the first time, or looking for ideas and guidance for bringing your own characters to life, Draw Kawaii Style by Ilaria Ranauro is the essential DIY instructional guide, 'how to' manual, and visual reference." * Midwest Book Review *
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
KAWAII ESSENTIALS
Getting Started with Kawaii
What Is Kawaii?
Drawing Tools
Proportions
Essential Proportions
for Kawaii Characters
Drawing Kawaii:
Human Characters
Tutorial for Drawing People
Drawing Kawaii:
Animal Characters
Tutorial for Drawing Animals
Drawing Kawaii:
Object Characters
Tutorial for Drawing Objects
Facial Expressions
Conveying Personality
Finding Your Own Style
Developing as an Artist
KAWAII CHARACTERS,
STEP BY STEP
ANIMALS
Panda
Fox
Rabbit
Cat
Dog
Alpaca
Bee
Bear
Penguin
Lion
Tortoise
Raccoon
Koala
Bird
PEOPLE
Boy
Girl
Baby
Explorer
Astronaut
Cook
Gardener
Superhero
Kimono Girl
Painter
Witch
Monster
Snowman
Santa Claus
FOOD
Gingerbread Man
Cupcake
Pumpkin
Ramen Noodle Bowl
Avocado
Cake Slice
Popcorn
Donut
Ice Cream Cone
Taco
Lollipops
Onigiri
Watermelon Slice
Jam Jar
OBJECTS
Pencil
Watering Can
Acorn
Juice Box
Teapot
Teddy Bear
Cactus
Rainbow
Rocket
Hot-Air Balloon
Umbrella
Camera
Alarm Clock
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
