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I Can Draw Kawaii

Step-by-Step Techniques, Cute Characters and Effects
By Tanya Emelyanova
Series: I Can Draw
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Create adorable kawaii illustrations with this easy-to-follow, full-colour drawing book, filled with expert advice, step-by-step exercises and draw-in practice pages to help you develop your style. Originating in Japan, the kawaii art style literally translates as 'cute' and turns people, animals and even food into lovable... Read More
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Artists can learn to create adorable kawaii illustrations with this easy-to-follow, full-colour drawing book, filled expert advice, step-by-step exercises and draw-in practice pages.

Draw a sleepy koala, a lovable dinosaur or a plate of giggling sushi with this kawaii drawing book. Including step-by-step instructions, this easy to follow guide will allow artists of all abilities to create cutesy, Japanese-style characters.

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Create adorable kawaii illustrations with this easy-to-follow, full-colour drawing book, filled with expert advice, step-by-step exercises and draw-in practice pages to help you develop your style.

Originating in Japan, the kawaii art style literally translates as 'cute' and turns people, animals and even food into lovable characters. In this wonderfully illustrated full-colour book, you can learn how to draw a sleepy koala, a cheeky doughnut, a shy puppy, a whole plate of giggling sushi and much more.

The step-by-step instructions mean that any budding artist can create amazing characters and let their artistic confidence grow. Each of the projects has practice pages where readers can try out their versions of kawaii creations from a base silhouette.

About the series: I Can Draw teaches a variety of specialist drawing styles, aimed at beginners or those wishing to hone their skills. With step-by-step instructions and practice grids to try out new techniques, these full-colour drawing guides will help artists bring their ideas to life.

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    Create adorable kawaii illustrations with this easy-to-follow, full-colour drawing book, filled with expert advice, step-by-step exercises and draw-in practice pages to help you develop your style. Originating in Japan, the kawaii art style literally translates as 'cute' and turns people, animals and even food into lovable characters. In this wonderfully illustrated full-colour book, you can learn how to draw a...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398839403

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcturus

Illustration: Paperback with rounded corners

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tanya Emelyanova

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 327g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Tanya Emelyanova was born in Siberia where she studied advertising and mass communication. Since drawing has always been her true passion, she embarked on an illustration and pattern design career. Tanya loves to create cute and funny characters and illustrations for children's books and magazines, printed art and more, combining both digital and analog materials. Tanya currently lives in Spain.

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