How-to-Draw-Anything-Anytime

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EXPERT'S TIP Try drawing someone’s Once you can draw a basic face, try drawin you know! The trick is to look carefully at highlight parts that are different from yo Start off with a face y The standard face on page 14 starts to resemble your own once you’ve drawn it a bit. Look carefully at the face of the person you are drawing… Hello Example  Narrow face  Pointed chin  Eyes are close together  L arge eyes (it’s fine  Well-defined bridge of to draw eyelashes to nose  Unique hairstyle  Round nose  Glasses make for a  Downward-facing  T he look of the mou eyebrows smiling is also a ke ※ For males, particularly emphasize the nose and eye

s face! Get a grasp of the ng someone the face and characteristics! our own! you're used to drawing! Use this as the standard from which to draw various people’s faces! Use the parts that are different from your own to set their face apart ! position hairstyle of eyes outline nose Don’t stare at the person’s face for too long; simply take a glance and work out what the unique features e are, then exaggerate them. oo) Don't think, just draw! serious look uth when ey point ebrows  25

Exaggerate flowers’ ch Rather than pursuing realism when drawin capturing the characteristics. A slightly o for a cute look, so go bold and don’t be afr Flowers, plants and trees can a Once you can draw the basic sh putting them together in a var Try drawing basic shapes circle stick small circle ova triangle heart shell be Flowers Have a go at drawing flowers that everyo combining simple shapes to make the flo Basic flowers circle stick oval Sunflower Marguerit Bellflower Lily of the valley Pansy 26 

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S Trees If you use a stick and a circle as the basics, it a mistake even when rearranging these eleme stripes to finish your tree. Basic trees fruiting tree simple circle stick round leaves tree with a tree with needle- lar thick trunk like foliage Leaves, seeds and branches Dep leaf Basic leaves dra round fou pointed stick V branch oval Draw two ear-like shapes Adding insects to pl caterpillar Sim woodlouse worm butterfly

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 t’s nearly impossible to make ents. Use scribbly strokes and e tree scribbles palm stripes changing colors weeping rge tree pink scribbles indicate cherry blossoms pending on how you draw the leaves and veins, a variety of f types can be expressed. Add seeds and tree stumps to awings of forest creatures for a cute effect. leaf Œ leaf  ur leaf clover tree stump seeds sprout lants creates atmosphere mply join circles ladybird m ant Open out the wings when in flight Stripes on a wavy line  27

For food, as long as yo the shape right it's O.K Compared with people and animals, food is relatively e drawing. Add some to letters, notes or a recipe card to Look at the overall shape inve Think of it as round a basic form cabbage Get the characteristics right Observe the unique parts of each food inverted triangle carrot da Vegetables and so on On close inspection, vegetables have unique shapes. Start by looking at real vegetables to draw them. orange/red bell pepper cauliflower broc peppers sugar pea okra green bean cucumber a chili pepper potato yam tomato 28 

ou get That looks K. delicious! easy to have a go at o pass along. erted triangle rounded oblong long and narrow spinach Chinese cabbage leek straight pointed gentle aikon radish tip curve turnip mushroom shiitake ccoli radish king oyster enoki scallions mushroom mushrooms asparagus pumpkin lettuce cherry tomatoes onion bamboo shoot

Fruit S Fruit is colorful, so it’s a good idea to color it and markings to skilfully indicate the surface tangerine lemon yuzu apple orange grapefruit dekopon green ap strawberry banana cherry chestnut grape fig peach lyche persimmon Types of seafood Arranging the basic bod ways allows you to creat Basic fish pointed triangle that’s all! tuna se oval Alter the shape to mackerel create different types of fish! conch clam

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 in. Use patterns e texture. Leave some sections white when coloring in to create a shiny look. Asian pear pear pple For items with unique pineapple characteristics, it’s fine to draw them roughly melon blueberry watermelon Slice of Apple cut Fruit looks orange in a rabbit cute when it’s cut, too shape ee Apple that has been cut dy, fins and tail in different te various types of fish. ea bream puffer fish eel octopus squid oyster scallop kombu  29

Snacks, bread, drinks Cute sweets look just like toys. Tweak the packaging, toppings and so on for a bright, showy look. Sna macarons madeleine jelly bean sheet cake churros jello bloc It’s OK if the lines overlap! popcorn birthday cake pancakes Swiss roll chee traditional candies steamed bun For drinks contents are see, add a p raisin roll melon bread Bread baguette loaf of bread sof toast with butter and jelly cream horn croissant cream bread 30 

The first thing to do is diagonal? from above? to work out which angle from the side? is the best choice. acks ns donuts candy ck of chocolate Japanese sweets strawberry rice flour cake lollipop pudding cookies and crackers thin rice cakes esecake Bundt cake rice cracker Drinks whose e hard to picture café au lait blender This is most delicious ft drink soda cream soda matcha

Cuisine S Use fine wavy lines for vegetables, rice, noodles and so on to easily create realistic looking dishes. Japanese rice miso soup tempura hotpot sushi Western c fried eggs sandwiches potato wedg kids' meal paella pizza For hot dishes, What should add steam! I order? spaghetti bol curry rice wine

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 e cuisine grilled salmon rolled omelette grilled mackerel street food futomaki and inari sushi sake cuisine lunch set ges salad soup omelet corn dog Kitchen utensils wooden spoon lognese frypan whisk spatula cutlery cleaver chopsticks Use color to indicate pot the texture of wood,  31 metal and so on

Tweak styles and patte when drawing fashions Fashions are surprisingly important when Well-drawn styles of clothing and accesso stylish illustrations. Women’s fashions Use plenty of color to create bright outfits for women. Ways to wear a hat pulled on firmly parasol傘 pumps placed lightly gloves ballet shoes on the head cycling cap straw hat summer hat muffler s 32 

erns Check out s the trends! n drawing people. ories make for Outfits shirt and pants dress fitted at the waist sandals high heels pullover sweater and skirt and jeans boots sneakers scarf earrings and necklace earrings and choker

S Men’s fashions For men’s fashions, give basic clothing a stylish look. Ways to wear a hat tight fitting pulled on to to one side fit firmly Ways to wear a scarf pulled through the wrapped around folded section various sling pack neckties It looks like this when worn wristwatches headphones glasse

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 Outfits shirts, shorts winter coat, pants, and cardigan scarf and boots deck shoes hoodie and jeans T-shirt, jacket and pants sneakers leather shoes backpack key & coin case bag You can apply this to women as well as men！ Different shaped frames es make for different looks  33

Keep knickknacks and small items simple The charm of little decorative items is in their cozy cu in too much detail, just make sure to capture the overa Knickknacks and tea set ornamental plate mascot toy k vases cosmetics p clock hourglass crayons stationery paper q The shape is important! candle powder and powder puff 34 

d Draw your favorite uteness. Don’t draw things! all vibe of the item. d small items mugs e lace doily bows kokeshi doll nesting dolls pouch snap lock purse commuter pass case envelope notebook pens quill ink bottle incense holder small bottle lipstick basic cosmetics

Toys S building blocks picture book Picture book beach doll stuffed animal Craft sewing machine iron pincushion embroide thimble dressmaker’s dummy measuring ta knitting needles balls of yarn

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 xylophone drum trumpet rattle h toys tricycle t items buttons embroidery thread ery spools of thread bobbin dressmaker’s ape shears tailor’s tracing chalk wheel There’s so many cute little items!  35

Draw right down to the details for household it For items in and around the house, add in d details to make your drawing distinctive. Gardening watering can outdoor pl broom hanging basket deck brush patio furniture hanging flowers Outdoor items gate various doors 36 

e finer Use color and tems pattern for a stylish look! distinguishing potted plant trellis trowel lanter composting bin welcome sign plant stand flower bed sign lantern gardening gloves various mailboxes

S Inte various windows various lights slippers cabinet table

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 eriors Draw interiors to suit your taste! wall hangings sofa various chairs magazine holder bed  37

Tweak simple shapes f and city structures Cars, vehicles and buildings can be create such as squares, circles and triangles. It’s get the shape right than to fill in the tiny Flying objects airplane ro balloons paper plane Trains pas lo Alter the shape of trains to make various types! Ships ship sailing cruise ship ship tan 38 

for vehicles ed by combining shapes Kids love s more important to these! y details. helicopter ocket UFO hot air balloon blimp trains ssenger train ocomotive train station lighthouse submarine sailboat nker yacht

S Cars Combine squares and circles to create cars! square and circles basic car Let’s draw various vehicles excavato garbage truck fire truck Buildings bus b house Œ house  apartment build Fairground ferris wheel carousel spinning teacups

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 Alter the square shape… …to create various cars or dump truck police car delivery truck bus stop ambulance traffic lights ding shop office building Park seesaw slide swings monkeybars  39

Simplify illustrations f school items Drawings related to school are all of item to everyone, so it’s fine to make them sim resemble the objects in question, your illu Study items Blue and red strong, bold co JAPANESE MATH textbooks notebook Equipment for school national flags blackboard megaphone traffic co storage shed pet enclosure reco Adapt these suggestions to items you'd find at your own school bucket mil mop cleaning cloth gym stadiometer e equipment scales 40 

for Use these drawings for school messages! ms that are familiar mple. As long as they ustration is successful. are always olor choices pencils eraser glue ruler awning shoes one cap harmonica order castanets lk carton juice box lunch-duty clothes bottle of milk gym bag school play costume eye chart school bag shoe bag

S School subjects English Math creative w history geography civics home economics technology arts gym Classroom items whistle wall clock compass stopwatch stone bust magnet pond snail flask aquarium fish measuring cylinder

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 Earth science writing Chemistry physics biology music drafting and fine arts chair desk Roster speaker chores chart beaker g pipette  41

???Use illustrations Doll display Trad?it?io?nal dolls made from drawings are easy both to put on display and to pack away! Make dioramas, seasonal decorations or any home decor item you like to add a personal touch to your interiors. Method Œ Draw the male and female dolls and cut around them. Stick a long, narrow rectangle of red card to the front of each doll at its base.  Make two slits each in the two short rectangles of red card to be used as the base. Ž Insert the dolls & base and the folding screen from Œ into .  Make the paper lanterns stand up and add them to the display. Slot se red bas increas short r Heavy c 42 

Viewed from the side… eparate parts into the se. If it is unstable, se the number of Attach another piece of card to rectangles from . the base of the lantern so that cardstock works best. it will stand up.

S Use illustrations Marine mobile A mobile swaying gently in the breeze adds style and motion to any room. Use sea-themed illustrations for a summery vibe. Method Œ D raw a starfish, yacht, seagul lighthouse. Cut them out and different colored card.  P unch a hole (3mm diameter) piece of card and pass thread Ž S uspend the pieces from two w differing lengths, then use th the dowels and hang from the

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 ll, octopus and stick them onto ) at the top of each through. wooden dowels of he string to connect ceiling.  43

???Use illustrations Spooky Halloween hangings ??? Decorations hung in a window or along a wall instantly creates a fun atmosphere. Use dark colors to suit the Halloween mood. Method Œ D raw a pumpkin, candy, witch, house and s and cut them out. Make a 3mm hole in eac piece and pass twine through them. Think about where the holes will be punched bef cutting out the illustrations.  Fold diamond-shaped card in half to form triangle and pass the twine through the f section. Glue the insides together. 44 

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S Use illustrations Christmas tree This little cardboard tree looks cute on a windowsill or bookcase. Use illustrations Snazzy seasonal decorations A rice cake pops up to offer a seasonal greeting. What sets it apart is that you made it yourself. Method Œ G lue a funny or unusual hat to the top of the cutout and affix the decoration to the stand.  Cut a slit into each of the two pieces of card that will form the base and slot the pieces from Œ in place.

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 Method Œ Cut a sheet of green corrugated cardboard into a fir tree shape and fold it in the center so it can stand alone.  Decorate with cut-out drawings of stockings, stars and so on along with stickers. Use illustrations Christmas wreath With different decorations, this can be used for New Year's festivities as well. Method ŒCut out a donut shape from green corrugated cardboard.  Draw stockings, candy canes and so on, cut them out and stick them to the wreath with glue. Scattering stars around the display makes for a cute touch.  45

Seasonal illustrations When drawing seasonal happenings or even the trick is to combine them with the food foliage and activities associated with the s Spring The season of renewal and the conclusion of capture those changes and phases with brigh Start of the spring term mortarboard graduation certificate graduation ceremony bag for supplies rain hat ki snacktime peony Use pink scribbles to indicate cherry blossoms. Cut out end of an oval to make a petal. Jumping for joy: make sure Key po your characters convey their for gra ceremon elation at graduating. 46 

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S Festivals paper lantern traditional dolls Picnics/signs of the season lanterns leaf-wrapped rice cake cake wrapped bamboo leave cherry blossoms sweet treats rice cakes wrapped let's have a picnic! in cherry leaves Spring flowers azalea horsetail clover hollyhocks plum blossom with a small bird

Small & Cute Drawings (and Some Easy Ones) Part 1 traditional foods beverage colorful puffed rice paper hat in carp banners origami hat es bento lunches for picnics backpack thermos speedwell carnation phlox iris butterbur  47

Summer Make drawings of fireworks, insects an colorful. The trick to drawing insects three parts of their bodies: head, ches Rainy season umbrella frog o hydrangea rain boots star festival decorations Outdoor fun hiking season mosquito coil Insect net mor bug catcher glo fan cicad rhinoceros beetle stag beetle 48 

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S The sea snorkelling crab shells flip flops starfish rubber ring Fireworks Key point beach illus fireworks show sparkler matches hand-held fireworks popsicle soft serve beer ice cream edamame ghost radio homework drawstr scrapbook