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Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 ome! Kamo, and I’m an illustrator. mfoyrbcohookosing re is twofold: I want to offer f cute illustrations while ow to draw them. At first of them may look difficult. But ook. They’re just combinations of circles, squares, dots and wavy lines. Anybody can draw them! mple shapes Oh, wow! ole new artist and doodler. That world is filled with fun and creativity. So let’s get started and draw ourselves to a new place!  3

What You Sh about Ball There are various types of pens type of ink and the thickness of we begin, let’s take a moment an White and Gold Pens Th Ballpoint Pens Draw on For dark-colored paper, Made for draw pens with white, gold or plastic and ot silver ink are a strong surfaces, the choice. See pages 6, 44, 79 pens takes a and 91 for examples. to dry. See pa an example. When drawing on materials othe the right pen and try out 4 

hould Know lpoint Pens s that differ depending on the f the line they produce. Before nd look at the standard types. Gel Ink Pens Ballpoint pens use three types of ink: oil-based, water-based and gel, which is the type I use here. Gel ink is made by adding a gelatinous agent to water-based ink. The result is a smooth line that can be created with little pressure and that doesn’t smudge easily. Another plus is they’re available in many shades and produce bright, eye-catching colors. The thickness of the line is determined by the thickness of the ball at the pen’s tip. The illustrations in this book were made using a 0.5-millimeter tip. hat Can Pens That Can n Plastic Draw on Fabric wing on Just like with oil-based ther shiny felt-tip pens, the ink in e ink in these these pens doesn’t come little while out in the wash. So they’re age 10 for a perfect choice for marking fabric. See page 11 for an example. er than paper, make sure to use t a small test area first.

How to Improve Y Before we begin, l asked questions. I don't have a great eye for colo worried about using them. Do y Stop worrying an you begin, pick o you change your no problem. My drawing's distorted and doe symmetrical. Kamo, help! Drawing isn't ab balanced result If you really car paper over and from the back. T notice—and cor If I practice, will I be able to dr Of course you will that's why it's pra overthink and, mo

Your Drawing Skills let me answer some frequently ors and I'm you have any tips? nd start drawing! Before out three colors to use. If lineup as you're working, esn't look bout creating perfectly ts, so it's a matter of taste. re about symmetry, flip your look at your illustration That makes it easier to rect—the distortion. raw like you? l! Not right away, but Right, let’s get drawin actice. Keep at it, don't ost of all, have fun! g!  5

Pa?r?t?1 Small & Cute (and Some Ea ??? It’s fun to be able to draw Here are some easy illust Use St Add you cat for 6 

Drawings asy Ones) w people, animals, flowers and more! trations that even beginners can draw. e illustrations tationery and envelopes d animal motifs to a plain letter to create ur own original stationery! Draw a trail of footprints using white pen on dark paper a funny, feline-infused look.

S Use illustrations Notepaper Notepaper is handy for writing little thank you notes or greetings. Match the illustrations and speech bubble to the content of your note to create unique messages.

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 Fold it over… Fold the paper up so that only the face shows over the top and use red circular stickers in large and small sizes to create the look of mittens.  7

???Use illustrations Recipe file Ador?n?in?g your favorite recipes with illustrations makes them easy to identify and adds a cute touch. Use tabs made of colored tape to create a colorful, handy index. On the title page, use the same masking tape as for the index and draw some pasta for a stylish touch. 8 



S Place inside a book… Place the bookmark inside the book with only the flowers showing, a simple way of saying thanks when returning a borrowed book. Thank you Use illustrations Bookmarks Bookmarks are a gr you can make by ha with illustrations. T that will be effectiv of them can be seen hidden inside the pa

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 Place it inside… s The car appears to be driving along a road. reat item that and and decorate  9 Think of designs ve when only part n and the rest is ages of a book.

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plastic objects that can be used on ions to various items and parent objects into highly

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Let’s learn the basic m for drawing and colori For beginners, start by getting used to us If you can draw the basics – lines and circ Complete this checklist! 1 2 I have a I use a b ballpoint pen pen o YES NO YES 4 5 I am a s I often draw pictures YES YES NO 0-1 “Yes” 2-3 “Y answers answ First of all, hold the Get used t pen correctly! ballpoin The pen should be on a 60-degree angle T a The correct way Get into th to hold a pen writing with pen someho 12 

methods Let’s get ing used to using ballpoint pens! sing ballpoint pens. les – you’ll be fine. 2 3 ballpoint I often write with often a ballpoint pen NO YES NO 5 6 I like drawing student YES NO NO Yes” More than 4 wers “Yes” answers to using a nt pen Draw more and more! Try drawing curly and zigzag lines You’re ready to draw, so learn the basics and draw some cute illustrations! he habit of or using the ow each day

S Try drawing straight lines! Let’s start with drawing lines using ballpoint pens. If you can and circles that form the foundations of illustrations, you’ll Straight lines When you’re just starting out, draw s them longer once you’ve had some pr Make these lines increas It’s difficult when you’re just beginning, over lines such as the ruled ones on a Circles At the start, the shapes will tend to be distorte you practice the better you will become. Make them increasingly bi Start by drawing small circles and make them bigger and bigger. Try adding color! The look of the illustration will alter depending on how it is colored. These are the basic ways of adding color. A bit of a chore! Neat and Rough, loose Co precise coloring whe Ballpoint pens produce a fine line, so Using one co they are not particularly well suited for the outli to coloring in an entire illustration. Rather, it’s better to color in roughly or use the pen to create markings. If you want to color the entire drawing, use something such as a felt tip pen or colored pencil.

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 n learn to draw the lines The key point is l be fine. to be able to draw short lines, making the line in one ractice. breath. singly longer so start by tracing a piece of paper. ed, but the more left right igger For right handers, it’s easiest to draw clockwise, while for left handers, it’s easiest to draw anti-clockwise. Not coloring in at all is also an option! oloring only Changing the ere there are color of the markings outline olor Using various colors The outline can be ine for the outline made in one color or in several. For beginners, using one color is easiest. Once you've got the hang of it, try using more colors.  13

Master the basic techn needed to draw people Once you master the basics for drawing hu to draw men and women of all ages. After the knack, you’ll even be able to depict mo Basics for faces Let’s have a go at drawi the foundation of a hum 12 Start with the facial outline Draw both ears Key points for 5 creating individuality Draw the hair on the 1 other side Facial outline 8 Widen the face, lengthen Draw the mouth it or give it a U shape. in a big smile Eye variations Mouth variations Various expressions can be created depen mouths and eyes are combined. Refer to t for messages on pages 62-65 14 

niques The basics e are crucial uman figures, you’ll be able you get it down, you'll get ovement in illustrations. ing a boy’s face – this is 4 man figure. 3 Visualize the Draw the hair on one side shape of the head of the part, starting at 6 the top of the head 7 Draw the eyes in the Draw the nose center of the face slightly lower than between the eyes 9 Key points for creating individuality this completes 2 the basic Position of the eyes face! Draw the cheeks Bringing the eyes close together makes for a lively look nding on how the Setting the eyes a wider the illustrations distance apart makes 5 too. for a cute look that suggests a laidback personality.

S Girls’ hairstyles Simply alter the basic boy kinds of hairstyles for gir Add pigtails to a basic look Simply adding pig Pigtails Braids Variations on bangs and buns Create variou and the posit Straight bangs Side parting + two buns + One bun Hairstyles that cover the ears Hair that hang different look Bowl cut Long and straight Boys’ hairstyles Altering the bangs and si change the age and gener Variations on the basic style Simply changin look different. Shorter than basic style Even shorter Adding accessories and features Try addin male figu Glasses Beard

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 y’s hairstyle to create all rls. gtails creates a cute look. Low ponytail High ponytail us arrangements by altering the bangs’ length and part tion and number of buns. Center part Short bangs + loose bun + Tight bun gs next to the face makes for a completely k. d Wavy t Bangs ide sections of the basic boys’ hairstyle allows you to ral vibe. ng the length of the hair makes the character Longer than basic style Shaved sides ng accessories, a beard and so on to create variations in ures. Hat Draw eyebrows  15

Females Drawing different ages and gender Babies look cute at two heads tall For a inclu a Drawing the neck creates a slightly more mature look Give toddlers Elementary sch slightly bigger heads than babies. Babies & Toddlers Male Anoth sha There’s hardly any difference between male unders and female physiques Spreading the legs makes for a boyish look 16 

nt When drawing full-length figures, pay attention to characters’ physiques and postures. Here, we look rs at the key points for girls, boys, men and women at different ages. an alternate look, ude a bowl cut and a pleated skirt Four heads high For an old-fashioned is the standard look, draw pigtails and a sailor uniform hool students Middle and high school students her option is a For an alternate look, draw a aved head, an school uniform and pimples. shirt and shorts Four heads tall is standard

S Use hairstyles and fashion to Add sligh create individuality in both men around and women of this age for a expr A narrowed A tunic and Ma waist creates leggings makes the for a casual look roun an adult physique Adult (20s-30s) Business Casual For males, a l attire look makes them Broaden the shoulders to give Make the ch the look of an adult male for a dig

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 ht wrinkles Make the the mouth hair gray a gentle ression Create a traditional grandmother by adding a bun and glasses and have her kneeling with a cup of tea ake Bright colors work Add a cat! body well with gray hair nded Senior Adult (40s-50s) larger nose Shortening the neck look older creates a stooped look Add a hat and walking stick for a stylish look haracter plump gnified look  17

Movement If you pay attention to details such in the joints as you go, you’ll be abl First, use circles Make sure the head and b to draw! Four heads tall This is the standard balance between head and body, easiest for creating movement How to depict motion Mak in the entire body mo Keep the movement of the joints in mind and draw the pose, then flesh it out. Here, we’ll use a figure four heads tall Make sure to check the joints when the figure is in motion! Draw the face (see pages 14-15) Draw the body How to depict motion in the face Varying the position of facial elements allows you to change the way the face is pointing. Front view Looking up Draw the hair, eyes, nose and mouth higher up on the face 18 

h as proportions and movements le to draw figures in motion. body balance Six heads tall Two heads tall This ratio resembles For a child, the actual this is the best human figure head-to-body ratio to use ke the figure Visualize this ove like so motion to make it easier to draw. It’s fine to draw lightly with pencil until you get used to it. y (see pages 16-17) Make light dabbing motions with the Erase the sketch eraser to get rid lines and add in the of sketch lines. lines of the clothing. Looking down Side view Draw plenty of hair Extend the nose and lower the eyes, nose and mouth.

S Various movements Flesh out the figure using cir some practice, pay more att hands and feet, the wrinkles See the drawings Extend the no on the right for slightly for a the shape of the face in profil shaking fists Getting angry Pay attention to the curve of the wrist and fingers Resting the head in the hand Kneelin legs out Show a glimpse of the knees from the skirt with the tops of the feet on either side of the body Simply adding a Making the head slightly few lines from the larger than usual creates thumb joint creates the appearance of the look of the figure the palm facing up. lowering his head Taking a bow A

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 rcles and lines. Once you’ve had tention to the finer details in the in clothes and so on. ose Back of Palm of a the hand the hand le Looking down Bare feet from the front Bare feet from the side ng with the Make four lines in the feet to the side when viewed from the front Adjusting clothing to match movements takes your drawing to the next level! Add creases where the garment is being held A curtsy Indicate how the fabric falls due to gravity Make sure to observe various everyday movements!  19

For animals, the outlin and the ears are key The outline and ears are key points when d various animals. If you can capture their c you can draw any animal from pets to wild Order in which to draw Pict ref Decide on the animal to draw How to draw a bear Draw the 1 Draw the outline of Standard s the basic shape A simple circle will do 2 Draw round ears Draw the Draw the face in Animals su nearly the same as bears way as a human’s. Join the nose and mouth with a line. 3 Draw the basic body Draw the Make it The basic sh slightly rounded Draw the 4 Draw a round tail I’m a Draw a Bear D bear! round tail 20 

ne Alterations make it possible to draw all kinds drawing of animals! characteristics, dlife. ture it or look at Draw! ference material outline  Change it depending on the animal shape Animals such Animals such Animals such as lions as large dogs as rats ears Make them unique to each animal uch Animals Animals such Animals such s such as cats as rabbits as dogs body  A lter the length of the legs depending on the animal short long Horse hape Cats, small dogs tail  Capture the characteristics and caricaturize them！ Dog Rabbit Lion Pig Horse

S Various animals Try drawing various anim Emphasize the character Use a soft W dog kind of shape to create a realistic mouth cat Make the body small mouse pig Animals facing in this direction are comparativ easy for left handers to draw rabbit fox Express animals’ unique m Playful Once you’re able to draw basic a movements and e Use drops In a bad m of sweat and Angry effect lines to express trembling Frightened Express emotion by moving the ears and tail Surprised Curled up Happy

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 mals using the drawing methods on the previous page! ristics of their bodies and consider how to color them too. Draw dots on Make the the cheeks for torso long a more dog- like look You don’t have to dachshund use the same color as the real animal baby monkey panda vely For the baby, make the head big and the body small polar bear For animals such as polar bears and bears that are difficult to distinguish, make it easier to tell what they are by using colors similar to their real ones movements and emotions animals, try adding various Join the nose to expressions. the mouth with a line so that the character looks like an animal mood Open-mouthed Satisfied even with a after a meal human expression y Sad Happy Begging Begging and Stretching Washing the face  21

???Wild animals By making variations to the creatures that inhabit the oc ??? Cha of dolphin tai mak whale manta ray dugong jellyfish seahorse polar bear ocean sunfish penguin For animals seal with rounded bodies, join the head and torso for a good result 22 

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