How to Doodle: The Complete Guide (With Over 2000 Drawings) 4805317019, 9784805317013

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HOW TO

DOODLE THE COMPLETE Guide Kamo

T UT T L E Publishing Tokyo Rutland, Vermont Singapore

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Co n t e n t s Foreword 6 About the illustrations in this book 7 Basic tools 8 Copic color swatches 12 Paper examples 14 Digital 16

Animals andd Living Things gs Popular zoo animals 18 Animals that look slightly similar 23 Popular pets (cats; dogs; small animals) 24 Birds 30

Insects (beetles; butterflies; common insects) 31 Sea creatures (large; elusive; passive types) 35 Deep sea creatures 40 Inspired by animation 42

People and Occupations Dad; mom; baby 44 Grandpa; grandma; people of various ages 46 Students in their teens 48 Faces turning in various directions 49

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Human poses 50 Elementary school students’ dream occupations 52 Popular uniforms 56 Various expressions 58

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Food and Cuisine Produce that everyone loves 60 Produce that might not be so popular 61 Popular fruits 62 Popular mushrooms 63 Types of bread 64 Cakes 66 Baked goods 67

Japanese sweets 68 Japanese cuisine 69 World cuisine 70 Chinese cuisine 71 Food to go 72 Old-school café menu 73 Soft drinks 74 Alcoholic beverages 75 Making vegetables look stylish 76

Plants and Flowers Birth month flowers 78 Valentine’s Day flowers; flowers that symbolize love 79 Flower arranging 81 Mother’s Day; Father’s Day 83 Plants that flower around the mid-summer Bon festival 85

Bonsai 87 Mushrooms 89 Plants that you want to touch 90 Carnivorous plants 91 Plants grown at school 92

Special Dates and Events January - December 94 Infant clothing 106 Baby items 107 Nursery & elementary schools 108

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Graduations 109 Wedding ceremonies 110 Symbols 112 Birthdays 114

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Fashion

Small fashion items 116 Festival fashion 118 Historical costumes 120

World costumes 126 Fairytale fashions 128 Cosmetic items 130

Houses and Interiors Things to consider before drawing houses and interiors 132 External appearance 133 Toilets 134 Bathrooms 135 First floor living areas 136 Living room furniture 137 Second floor dining rooms and kitchens 138 Seasonal appliances 139

Vehicles

Architecture

Kitchen utensils 140 Crockery 141 Third floor bedrooms and personal spaces 142 Home office-related items 143 On the desk 144 Cutting/Gluing 145 Writing utensils 146 Paper items 147 Sewing items & DIY tools 148

Trains 150 Familiar city vehicles 151 Vehicles used on construction sites 152 Carnival rides 154 Houses of the world 160 Buildings in Tokyo 162 Buildings in the Kansai/ Chugoku region 164 Buildings in the Kyushu/ Okinawa region 166

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Fantasy 155 Familiar modes of transportation 156 Transportation from olden times 158 Buildings in the Hokkaido/ Tohoku region 167 Structures that symbolize various countries 168

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Weather, Seasons and Planets Weather 174 Twelve zodiac signs 176 Chinese zodiac signs 177 Seasons in the mountains 178

Seasons at the seaside 182 Clouds and shadows 184 Moon and planets 186

Ruled Lines, Letters and Borders Master the basics 188 All-rounders 190 Double line characters 192 Curly characters 194

Frequently used English phrases 196 Frequently used Japanese phrases 198 Borders 200

Creating Characters Visualize it as you sketch! 202 Sketch in the distinctive features! 203 Try drawing various expressions and poses for the character you’ve created! 204

The creation of Usagitake 206 Upload to Instagram for lots of views 208 Create character merchandise! 209 Try making a picture book! 210 Think about the cover of the picture book! 212 IIndex 214

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How to Doodle: The Complete Guide Get ready for lots of cute illustrations! Don’t mistake this for a stuffy art tutorial! You can draw along with me or just enjoy looking at the illustrations in this how-to book. And don’t worry about your drawing chops—this book is perfect for beginners.

Don’t worry about realism or perspective; this way of drawing is about just finding one or two defining features to create caricature-style illustrations.

You can use ballpoint pens, markers or whatever drawing implements you happen to have on hand. They come in all different colors, thicknesses and drawing qualities, so see which ones you like best.

For those times when you want to try drawing; for those times when you’re wondering how to draw something in particular; for those situations when you are required to draw something or for other random moments—I hope this will be the book you will turn to. — Kamo, illustrator

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About the illustrations in this book In other words, it’s like a coloring book illustration!

Draw a basic line illustration.

Then, color in the illustration. Kamoko, your guide

Variations There are other methods too, so have fun drawing in your own way! Draw by mixing lines and color.

Or use only a marker to draw.

In this book, Copic-brand permanent markers have been used. These allow for colors to be layered over each other, so give them a try when you want to take your work to the next level.

Second color applied after the first has dried

Gradation created by applying the second color before the first has dried

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Basic tools

2B (Ain lead refills Stein 0.5 / Pentel) This is my go-to lead. The drawing pressure required is just right and the paper doesn’t get smudged with graphite.

These are the basic items you’ll need for drawing. I’m not particularly fussy about types of mechanical pencil leads, but I use different types for different tasks.

4B (Neox Graphite 0.5 / PILOT) Soft lead for when you want the pencil lines to show in the drawing. It has a good consistency.

HB (Uni Nano Dia 0.5 / Mitsubishi Pencils) I use these harder leads when drawing a sketch that I plan to trace over with a pen.

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As I don’t like using plastic erasers, lately I’ve been using only kneaded rubber erasers. They don’t leave crumbs, and they’re handy to just fiddle with when you’re thinking about something.

Kneaded Eraser (Holbein) This excellent erasing tool can be kneaded into various shapes. There are many brands available.

Use half of the total amount.

Shape it into a Sometimes I form it cone for precise into a cube or cylinder erasing. shape and just play with it.

Plastic Eraser (Tombow) I don’t often use plastic erasers, but when I want to completely erase something, I use this type. Mono is the brand I’ve been using ever since I was a student.

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Personally, the item I get most nervous about when it starts running low is paper. Copy paper varies in color depending on the manufacturer, and the quality may also change when brands renew their stock, so it’s a bit of a gamble. In this respect, Maruman Croquis books are consistent and reliable.

Croquis book (SQ size / Maruman) I jot down everything in here, from rough sketches and ideas to journal entries and phone memos.

Copier paper I use the lightweight type. It’s a bit of a gamble buying paper, and I have tried plenty that didn’t work out.

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For drawing by hand, these types of pens are invaluable. The good thing about keeping these art materials handy is that no preparation is needed, so you can draw as soon as something comes to mind.

Zebra Sarasa Clip (0.5 / 0.3 mm) This is a retractable pen, and I particularly like the range of available colors. For ballpoint pen illustrations, I use the 0.5-mm nib, and for drawing cartoons, I use the 0.3-mm nib.

Copic Ciao (2 nibs in one) I use this Copic marker all the time. It’s excellent for layering color. Copic’s colors are identified by number.

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Copic color sw atches

The ink from permanent markers bleeds through the paper, so I recommend placing paper or something else underneath the page which won’t matter if it gets marked.

These are Copic’s 10 main colors, which the author has used in previously published books as well.

R46 (Strong Red) I use this when I want to make a statement

YR15 RV42 (Salmon Pink) (Pumpkin Yellow) A shade like that of a mandarin orange

B93 B97 (Light Crockery (Night Blue) Blue) A soft navy blue A stately blue

V15 (Mallow) Light purple

Y35 (Maize) Soft yellow

G82 (Spring Dim Green) Light green with a gray tinge

E31 W3 (Brick Beige) (Warm Gray) Light brown Gray that tends toward brown

Kamo’s books published by Tuttle The 10 main colors that I use all the time are the same as those used in these books.

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Here are 16 secondary colors. For the most part, these are intermediate shades of the main colors.

R05 (Salmon Red) Close to vermilion

RV34 (Dark Pink) Nearly-purple pink

V01 (Heath) Pale purple

E04 (Lipstick Natural) Red bean color

YG11 (Mignonette) Pale yellow-green

YG23 (New Leaf) Yellow-green

YG17 (Grass Green)

BG72 (Ice Ocean) Green-tinged blue

B32 (Pale Blue)

B24 (Sky Blue)

W1 (Warm Gray) Light gray

W7 (Warm Gray) Charcoal gray

Y21 (Buttercup Yellow)

YR20 (Yellowish Shade) Cream

E11 (Barely Beige) Reddish beige

E35 (Chamois) Milk chocolate brown

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Paper examp les

I keep a stock of blank notepaper and postcards. It’s handy to have blank stationery because you can draw something different depending on the season, time, place or occasion. I choose types with simple ruled lines and that are a slightly higher quality of paper.

Things I’ve drawn These are notes on which I’ve used a ballpoint gel pen or Copic Ciao markers to draw seasonally appropriate motifs. These are examples that I presented in how-todraw videos in the Yahoo! Japan Creators Program.

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Dear Ms. Yayoi, Spring is truly upon us now. It's a busy time of year, but I hope you are finding time to enjoy life. From Uzuki

Dear Mr. Ueda, Thank you for your help the other day. It seems the rainy season is finally here. Please look after your health during the changing of the seasons. Minazuki

Dear Mr. Mina zuki , I received some watermelon as a gift so am sharing so me with you. Please enjoy it with your fam ily! From Ha zuki

Dear Hazuki, I hope the summer heat is not too exhausting. The osmanthus in the garden has a beautiful fragrance. Please come to visit soon. Nagatsuki

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These are some of the notepapers and postcards that I keep on hand. There are various types, such as those made from Japanese paper, those where the lines are not printed but are raised or embossed into the surface, those that come with envelopes in a set and so on. ▶

Some are no longer available.

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Digital i Pad

Some benefits of digital illustration Ÿ You can easily duplicate your work Ÿ You can share your work online Ÿ It looks tidy and professional Ÿ No drawing materials are needed

Drawing apps

There are various apps available; I use the Procreate app a lot.

Benefits Ÿ Can be opened quickly so you can start drawing right away Ÿ Simple operation Ÿ One-time purchase Ÿ Has various brushes Ÿ You can save your progress in stages

Drawback Ÿ Only uses RGB colors

It’s fun to be able to draw over photos!

It allows you to draw relatively detailed artwork.

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Animals and Living Things

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Popular zoo animals Tigers Ÿ Make the body larger than the head Ÿ Fluffy neck Ÿ Striped markings

Crocodiles

Ÿ Large mouth and protruding eyes Ÿ Various triangles along the spine and body as well as inside the mouth

Elephants

Ÿ Large ears and body Ÿ Start with the ears to create a balanced look Ÿ Make the baby elephant’s body small

Bears

Ÿ The muzzle and large body are key points Ÿ Bears look cuter without necks

Pigs

Ÿ Protruding snout Ÿ Oval body Ÿ Small, delicate legs

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Pandas

Start by drawing a round face and ears.

Add thick forelegs.

Various poses

Eating

Draw thick hind legs on each side. Add in the black fur.

Add the round belly.

A caricature version is cuter than faithfully reproducing the real thing.

Walking

Playing

Lions

Make a guitar pick-shaped muzzle and add a nose and mouth; add eyes above it.

Make a V-shaped face and add two bumps for ears.

The key points aree l the compact muzzle and large mane.

Add a full mane around the face.

Draw a large body. Add the flared tip of the tail too.

Draw the forelegs.

Leave off the mane to make a lioness.

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Giraffes Taper the muzzle at the nose end. Add large ears.

Add the long neck.

Lower the rear end, creating a triangular silhouette.

Join the neck to the body Lower the rear end to make a diagonal line

Long legs emerging from the body

The large ears protrude. The arms are lanky.

Chimpanzees

Use a horizontal oval and a heart shape to make the face.

Add the long torso coming down from the raised arm. Draw one arm hanging to the side.

The body markings are a key point

The head is round. Use lines to indicate the fingers.

Draw large ears and a long arm.

Here is a chimp hanging from a branch by one arm. Make the legs short. Apart from the white areas, add brown fur.

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Koalas

Draw a gum drop-shaped face. Add large fluffy ears.

Add the chubby limbs.

Give it a rounded back. Koalas sleep a lot to devote energy to metabolizing the toxins in the eucalyptus leaves that they eat.

Here is the parent with a baby on its back.

In a tree

Koalas sleep for 18 to 20 hours a day!

Kangaroos

Draw large ears and the face.

Use relaxed curves for the back and belly.

Add the foreleg and long tail. Show the tail resting on the ground.

Add the pouch and baby.

Join the belly and back with the hind leg.

Use a different color for the baby to distinguish it from the parent.

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Otters

Draw a round face with small ears.

Short limbs make for a cute look!

Add a long torso.

Draw the short legs.

Smiling face and long whiskers

Stoats Summer coat

The color of the fur changes Draw a small face and small ears. Extend the long neck from the face.

Add a long neck and torso. Finish with short legs and a thick tail.

Tail has a black tip The positioning of the eye and nose is key.

Capybaras

The area below the nose is long. Add small ears.

Winter coat

Draw a rounded back.

Join the belly to the back.

Use a line for the narrow eyes. Draw in fur markings.

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Animals that look slightly similar Sheep

Start with a fleecy face.

Draw ears sticking out on either side. Lambs have only short wool, so use smaller curves for the fleece.

Add the fleecy body. In the wild, sheep have long tails. Domesticated sheep have their tails docked for hygienic reasons.

Finish with hooved feet.

Goats Draw the angular body. Draw upright ears and a triangular face.

Add long, thin horns and a long beard. Kids have drooping ears.

Newborn sheep and goats look very similar.

Draw the leg farthest from the viewer last to create a sense of depth.

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Popular pets

Cats

Strolling Streeeetch

Various poses

Waiting for breakfast

Jump! Lolling about

Different ways to draw cats’ fur

Shorthair

Longhair

Various markings

Tabby

Patches

Tortoiseshell

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Munchkins

Tonkinese

Its short legs make its physique kitten-like even when it is mature.

This breed of cat has a streamlined, slender outline and build. Add dark color to the muzzle, feet and so on.

Scottish folds

Persian Longhairs

This breed is characterized by ears that fold toward the face.

In this breed, the eyes and nose are close together, making its face look squashed.

Norwegian forest cats

Abyssinians

This breed boasts a fluffy coat and a thick tail.

These cats are sleek and wild.

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Popular pets

Dogs

Chihuahuas

Pomeranians

This breed’s ears stand out to the sides. Draw the lines representing the fur finely.

It’s fine to use a fluffy silhouette for the outline. Use about this degree of abstraction.

Miniature schnauzers

Dachshunds

The mustache and eyebrows are charming features.

These dogs have characteristically short legs and a long body.

A front-facingg bull terrier

Various profiles

Large breeds with long muzzles

Small breeds

Long, slender-faced types, such as bull terriers

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French bulldogs

Beagles

Use a pear shape for the drooping around the mouth, and show large, upright ears.

This breed sports a solid torso, large ears and a tail that arcs upward.

Toy poodles

Shibas

Create an all-over fleecy look.

The outline of the face is nearly diamond shaped. The tail curls back on itself.

Large g breedss

Dalmatians

Dobermans

This breed has distinctive markings and ears that hang down.

Note the triangular body and pointy ears.

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Popular pets

Small animals Draw simplified caricatures to create a chubby form with no tapering.

Hamsters

Make a tall, thin mounded shape. Create an arch for the feet.

Add small round ears.

Draw the small forelegs together in the very center. Add claws to the feet.

Create a rounded back extending from the face.

Draw a round tail.

Draw the hind legs to connect the tail to the belly.

Add wings and a long tail.

Draw bumps for the beak. Make three lines for each foot.

Color in bright shades.

Add color and whiskers.

Rabbits

Start with a round face with long ears.

Budgerigars

Draw an egg-shaped body beneath a peach-shaped head.

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This animal has a large shell. A large head looks cute.

Turtles

Make the end of the shell slightly pointy.

Add a rounded head.

Draw square legs.

Color in before adding crosshatch markings.

Give the fins a dynamic look.

Add color. It’s fine not to completely fill with color inside the lines.

Telescope eye goldfish

Draw the body with curved shapes above and below.

Add a large eye.

Lionhead goldfish

Start with a large lump.

Keep the mouth in mind while joining the lines.

Add fins and a heart-shaped tail.

Color the head and tail.

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Seagulls

Birds

Ÿ Round head and wings with rounded tips Ÿ Gray and yellow are key colors

Parrots

Ÿ Prominent forehead Ÿ Hook-shaped beak

Eagles/hawks

Ducks

Ÿ Slightly large head Ÿ Wide beak Ÿ Plump body

Ÿ Fringed wingtips Ÿ Sharp beak and eyes Ÿ Large, it’s an eagle; small, it’s a hawk

Swallows

The shape of the wings and tail are key.

Swallow chicks Ÿ Only heads and bodies Ÿ Make the beaks opened wide for a realistic look

Shoebill storks

Ÿ Massive beak Ÿ Thin legs that look out of proportion to the rest of the body

Kingfishers

Ÿ Long, narrow beak Ÿ Vibrant blue body

White swans

Ÿ Gently arched neck Ÿ Base of beak is yellow, tip is black

Flamingos

Ÿ Thick beak and long, gently arched neck Ÿ Stands on one long leg

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Insects

Spiderwebs

Ladybugs Ÿ Round body Ÿ Spots

Bagworm moths Draw layers of frills with eyes on top.

Dragonflies

Ÿ Large eyes and thin body Ÿ Bold wings

Cicadas

Ÿ Square head Ÿ Brownish color

Praying mantises Ÿ Large forelegs extending out to the sides Ÿ Small triangular face Ÿ Large whites of eyes with dots for pupils

Earthworms

One segment stands out.

Water bugs

Ÿ Forelegs for grasping prey Ÿ Congregate in the water

Fireflies

Make the thorax red.

Water striders

Ÿ Entire body is long and narrow Ÿ Lines for legs

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Insects

Beetles

Rhinoceros beetles

Start with a semicircular head.

Beetles have a lozenge shape. Differentiate them by adding a horn or altering the shape of the horn.

Add a Y to a U-shaped abdomen.

Add six legs.

Alter the shape of the horn Make a small protrusion for a female rhinoceros beetle.

Add a large horn for a male rhinoceros beetle.

Extend the head to make a Hercules beetle.

Stag beetles

Draw the body in parts. Make the abdomen long.

Draw six legs coming from the thorax.

Change the shape of the mandibles Giant stag beetle Sawtooth stag beetle

Add eyes on the sides of the head. The colorful, glossy blue and purple types are particularly r. popular.

Papuakin Ironn stag beetle

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Butterflies

Cabbage white butterflies

Draw a rounded wing directed slightly upward.

Add the small lower lobe.

Draw the other side in mirror image.

Add circular markings to the wingtips and the middle of the wings.

Swallowtail butterflies Make the markings distinctive.

Make the wing nearly triangular.

A section protrudes from the lower wing.

Draw the other side in mirror image.

Don’t draw too many markings.

Draw the other side in mirror image.

Color the wings blue.

Morpho butterflies

Draw a line that extends from the body, and then returns.

The lower wing is slightly squared off.

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Common insects

Insects Bees

Draw a fleecy outline, and then add a circle.

Add bent antennae, Add stripes and a and then add wings. stinger to the abdomen.

Add a slightly larger egg shape.

Paper wasp

Wasp Large head

Nest

Danger

Nest

Long legs

Grasshoppers

Start with an angled head.

Extend legs from the thorax. Add short, straight antennae.

Add a squarish thorax.

Draw in a large eye.

Draw the thick back leg in the foreground.

Add the abdomen.

Make the back legs large and thick, as they have the power to jump.

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Sea creatures

Large

Dolphins Draw a long snout.

Killer whales Draw a short snout.

Compare the dolphin to the killer whale to see the differences.

Draw the dorsal and pectoral fins facing in opposite directions.

Slightly slender form

Draw small dorsal and pectoral fins.

Slightly thicker shape

Whales

Start with a bulging head.

Make the mouth large and open.

Add the spout and color the whale in.

Mammals move their tails up and down to swim, while fish m move their tails from side to side. Whales Dolphins hins

Sh Sharks

move up and People to swim too.down

Fishh Fi

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Penguins

Start by drawing a round head and rounded wings.

Define the belly.

Add short legs.

Here’s a chubby, cute parent and child.

The fledgling penguin’s body is roughly as tall as its head.

The parent and baby have different markings.

Polar bears

Draw a moderately long nose.

Add a long body and rounded rump.

Draw thick front forelegs. A pose with the nose protruding makes the polar bear look more authentic.

Draw the nose larger than the eyes. Add small ears.

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Rounding the feet creates the look of them being covered by fur.

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Sharks

Hammerhead sharks rks

Ÿ T-shaped head Ÿ Eyes at either end of the “hammer”

Whale sharks Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Wide head like a ladle Straight mouth and wide-set eyes Distinctive markings on back Longest fish body length in the world

Sawsharks

Great white sharks

Ÿ Triangular form Ÿ Two nostrils at the tip of the nose Ÿ Back and belly are clearly delineated by color

Ÿ Long snout like a saw Ÿ Teeth along the length

Remoras

A small oval suction cup on the head adheres to a shark so the remora can tag along and share what the shark is eating. Firmly adhered to the middle of a shark’s belly

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Sea creatures

Elusive

The flute-like snout aand tail curling to tthe front are key.

Seahorses

Draw the long snout and add the slope of the head.

Draw zigzag lines at the back of the head.

Draw a curled line coming from where the belly ends.

Add lines to the belly.

Cliones The body is transparent, allowing one to observe the internal organs.

Start by drawing a head like a cat.

Add triangular Finish with the body arms that extend beneath the arms, tapering it like a as if cheering. depiction of a ghost.

known It’s also ngel” aa as a “se

Hermit crabs

Draw two large pincers.

Add long, narrow foreground legs. Don’t draw them on the other side.

Draw a shell on the crab’s back. Add eyes.

Color the shell any color you like.

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Passive types Moon jellies

Ÿ Flower-like marking in the center of its bell Ÿ Add lines from the frilled hem of the bell

Brown jellyfish

Ÿ Distinguished by its striped markings Ÿ Many tentacles, some as long as 6 feet (2 meters)!

Spotted jellies Ÿ Mushroom-shaped with polka dot markings Ÿ Eight thick tentacles, like an octopus (only half are depicted)

Cassiopeias

Ÿ Shaped like a hand extending from a pond

Flower hat jellies

Ÿ Black markings on the bell Ÿ Waving tentacles that glow green and purple at the ends

Spotted garden eels Draw them all facing in the same direction for a realistic look

Sea squirts Ÿ Semi-transparent

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Deep sea creatures Giant isopods

Start with a small semi-circular mound.

Add a large mound that flattens out at the base.

Sad it can’t Sadly, roll up like a pill bug.

Finish with the legs.

Add antennae reaching upward.

Continue to add mounds of different heights next to each other.

Footballfish Draw a rounded body with a protruding chin.

Start by drawing a round body and open mouth.

Add a fin on the side too.

Use a rounded line from the mouth to complete the body and add a rounded tail.

Add the “lantern” and leave a spot for the white of the eye.

Add a fan-shaped tail.

Finish with zigzag teeth. A subdued color works well for this fish.

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Coelacanths

Begin by drawing a wide open mouth.

Draw a rounded tail fin.

Add a line for gills.

Add multiple fins.

Giant squid

artial tr Draw a partial triangle. Angle the bottom edges, but stop short of completing the shape.

Begin adding long tentacles extending from the body.

Join up the body, and then add the pectoral fin.

Add markings and leave a spot for the white of the eye.

Draw a long cone.

Add googly eyes.

Add the two longer tentacles. There are 10 tentacles in total.

Add a person to indicate the scale!

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Inspired by animation

Flapjack octopus (“adorabilis!”) now Oh! I k ! ne o t a h t

Clownfish

Begin with a football-shaped body.

Add largeish fins.

Surgeon fish

Ÿ The tail and fins are yellow Ÿ Slightly the distance eyes and mouth

Akashima whitewhiskered shrimps Ÿ Has a white linee between red markings onn the back ow Ÿ Use lines to show the antennae and many legs

Add a small rounded tail.

Draw stripes.

Finish by adding orange to the stripes.

Aquarium

fish

Moorish idols

Ÿ Emphasize the long antenna-like fin and protruding mouth

Porcupine fish

Ÿ Rounded body covered in spines Ÿ Face looks cute from front on

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People and Occupations

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Family 1 Dad; mom; baby

Thicker neck than mom and baby

Use a 1:1 ratio as a baseline for the chest and legs and alter to achieve the desired balance.

The trick is to separate the thumb from the fingers.

Round the shoulders and show the neckline for a feminine look.

Make neck, wrists and ankles slender.

When wearing heels

Visualize the figure standing on tiptoes.

Ÿ Large head Ÿ Short limbs See also page 45 and pages 106-107.

Drawing the figure in pprofile makes it easier to ddepict a pregnant woman.

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Babies Various expressions Wide forehead

zzz zzz

Eyes appear halfway down the face.

Women Various hairstyles The lower half of the face is bowl shaped.

Keep in mind the roundness of the head.

Men Lengthen the face more than for a woman to create a distinction.

Facial outline + nose + accessories

It’s good to make the nose more prominent too.

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Family 2 Grandpa; grandma; people of various ages Altering the head and body creates differences in adults and children.

For older people, raising the position of the shoulders makes the back look hunched.

Change the head and body to create various characters to match the feel of the illustration. For example: Ÿ Figure two heads tall Ò cute character Ÿ Figure six heads tall Ò mature character

Make the waist, wrists and ankles slightly plump.

Accessories are also key, such as a backpack for elementary school students and particular clothes for preschoolers.

For children from infancy to around third grade in elementary school, there is not much difference apparent between the genders when drawing them, so use clothing, hairstyles and so on to differentiate them.

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Seniors Various looks; accessories Ÿ Kind eyes Ÿ Wrinkles around the mouth

Make use of hats, glasses and so on!

Ÿ Make the hair gray, etc.

Toddlers Various looks; hairstyles Ÿ Plump outline Ÿ As for a baby, position the eyes about halfway down the face

Try changing the shape of the mouth.

Elementary school students Various looks; hairstyles

Ÿ Face slightly narrower than an infant’s Ÿ For an immature appearance, position the eyes lower on the face

ildren Observe the children around you and refer ances. to their appearances.

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Family 3

Middle school ol students

Students in their teens

For traditional school uniforms and so on, rather than drawing them worn casually, make them look neat and proper to create the appearance of a student just starting at middle school. Middle-school students’ faces are not noticeably different from those of elementary school students, but they are taller.

High school students

Make heights and stances slightly different for girls and boys.

T body outline becomes slightly The longer, with the physique similar t an adult’s but slightly slimmer. to

The casual way that clothes are worn (loose necktie, loose sleeves rolled up, etc.) differentiates the student from a businessman.

The relaxed way they wear their uniforms differentiates them from middle school students.

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Faces turning in various directions Shift facial features to the top.

Shift facial features to the right.

Keep features in the very center.

Shift facial features to the left.

Le the face facing forward and Leave ch change the positions of the eyes, nose and mouth to direct the face in various directions.

Shift facial features down.

Facing side-on

Make the nose subtly protrude from a completely round face.

Add hair, keeping the shape of the head in mind.

Add one eye and the mouth.

Face slightly turned

Make a slight indentation above the cheeks.

The position of the ear is key!

Add hair, keeping the shape of the head in mind.

Place the eyes, nose and mouth on the side the face is turning toward.

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Waving

Reading poses

Looking for something

Walking Running

p H u ma n

Quickly bowing the head

oses

Jumping

Skipping

School exercises

Feeling happy Tripping

Rolling on the floor with laughter

Falling over

Watching TV

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Pointing in confirmation

Lifting something

Getting annoyed Dragging something Shivering Use stick figures to check the poses! Then, add the appearance of flesh to complete the doodles. The key to adding movement to a figure is to be conscious of the joints! Move around and observe yourself in a mirror to make it easier to understand.

Stretching legs out Handing over documents

Checking out the situation

Feeling hopeless

Being tempted by favorite foods How Feeling downhearted

Turning around

Smiling nervously

Sitting on the ground with knees drawn up

Carrying something home

about an ice cream?

Contentedness

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Elementary school students’ dream occupations Popular with boys: Soccer players

Visualize a figure

Make the arms reach out wide.

Draw the torso leaning forward.

Draw the legs..

It easy to make It’s the pattern on t ball using a the marker!

like this!

Make the hips thee c center of gravity..

Popular with boys: Baseball players Cover the hand with a glove. Visualize a figure

Bend the shoulder and elbow.

like this!

Make a deep bend at the knees.

Use the other leg to create balance.

Add your favorite colors to complete.

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Popular with boys: Doctors Draw one hand raised, holding a stethoscope.

Draw a white coat with a collar. Visualize a figure

like this!

Bend the hips to seat the figuree in a chair.

Connect the legs and feet to the ground.

Extend the stethoscope tubing.

Occupations popular in recent years Performers Greeting the audience from behind a microphone stand

Hi there!

YouTubers Bursting with energy

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Popular with girls: Pastry chefs Start with a large puffy hat. Visualize a figure

Draw the mixing arm bent at the elbow in the foreground.

like this!

Show the figure holding the bowl in the other hand.

Show the apron tied high on the waist for a more feminine look.

Add color at the neck and to implements such as the bowl for just the right amount of color.

Popular with girls: Nurses

Visualize a figure

like this!

Bend the elbow to raise one arm.

Draw a face with a cheerful smile and the beginning of a folder held at the side. Show the figure standing with feet together.

For a female nurse, taper at the waist.

Males do not have tapering at the waist.

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Popular with girls: Nursery school teachers Start by drawing an enthusiastic smile. Add an apron. Visualize a figure

Dra both arms Draw ou outstretched.

like this!

T posture This forms a w welcoming pose.

A the color or pattern of Add the apron and shirt.

Extras Occupation

Editors Cell phone

tap t ap

tap t ap

tap tap tap tap tap

Game creators Illustra Illustrators

Line up several computers and use multiple “taps” to express busyness.

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Popular uniforms Aspirational and unique occupations Butlers

Ÿ Air of politeness, necktie, vest and other neat clothing Ÿ The eyes, nose and mouth appear low on the face to create the look of deference

Maids

Ÿ Apron with frill Ÿ Frilled cap around the face Ÿ Hands together in a deferential gesture

Pilots

Ÿ Double breasted suit Ÿ Rounded cap with emblem

POLICE

Police officers

Ÿ Trapezoidal cap Ÿ Vest with multiple pockets

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Shinto priests Ÿ The tall hat and staff with paper streamers are key

Shrine maidens Ÿ White kimono and red hakama pants

Flight attendants Ÿ Scarf around the neck Ÿ Neat, tidy appearance and compact carry bag

Geisha

Ÿ Long kimono Ÿ Long belt Ÿ Thick-soled sandals

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Pay attention not only to the shape and size, but also the positioning of the eyes, nose and mouth!

Various expressions Smiling or laughing

Hearty laughing

Bwahaha

Woohoo! Coy giggling

Hehehe

In love

Evil grin Surprised Beaming Phew!

Feeling happy

Feeling happy

Upset

Smiling

Expressionless Sob…

Nervous laughter

Disappointed

Exploding with rage

Sob… In a huff

Weary tears Irritated Aww shucks! Happy tears

Getting angry

Crying

Sniff… Sniff…

Snubbing someone

Waahhh!

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Food and Cuisine

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Produce that everyone loves Differentiate between tomatoes and mini tomatoes by making the base pointed or rounded.

Tomatoes

Start with a calyx with fine leaves.

Make the base of the fruit slightly pointed.

Leave a little white highlight when coloring to create a glossy look.

Pumpkins

Begin with a horizontally elongated circle.

Add a thick stem.

Add lines and color green.

Making M k the skin orange will create a Halloween pumpkin.

Sweet potatoes < Split in half >

Make a marquise shape.

Fill with purple.

Add fine root hairs to finish.

Draw steam for a baked potato.

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Produce that might not be so popular Bring it in narrow rrow at both sides for a clean look.

Peppers

Make bumpy lines for the top.

Draw both sides.

Make small bumps at the bottom.

Finish with a small stem and dimple lines.

Eggplants

Make a wavy line on both sides of the stem.

The lines resemble the shape of a mustache.

Make a zigzag line.

Make the Give it a eggplant plump. glossy finish.

Leeks

Start with a long and thin stalk at the top.

Make two branches.

Use a rounded line to close off the base.

Add color only at the top ends.

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Popular fruits Bananas

Draw part of a rectangle.

Draw the creamy interior of the fruit.

Make a shape like an octopus leg for the fruit.

Add the peeledback skin like a collar.

Draw about three in a bunch.

Add color for the unpeeled portion of the banana.

One banana

Strawberries

Draw the stem.

Complete the calyx.

Fill the fruit in with color, and then add seeds.

Add two similarly sized circles, plus a leaf.

One cherry

Cherries

Draw two stems.

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Popular mushrooms

King Oysters Long, thin stem

Button mushrooms

Shiitakes

Rounded cap; a cute, rounded form

Chunky cap

Matsutakes

Rounded cap and a rough-textured stem

Straw mushrooms Long, thin stem and small cap

Maitakes

Undulating cap shape that extends outward

Lion’s mane mushrooms Round and fluffy

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Types of bread

Danish

Sweet bun

Chocolate coronet

Sandwich bread

Sweet bean roll

Dinner rolls

Baguette

Rusks

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Croissants

Place shapes like strawberries next to each other.

Add shapes on either side.

Start with a rounded triangle.

Add a little at a time.

Pretzels

Make an eyebrow shape with a thick end.

Draw a shape around it.

Draw the other end of the pretzel twist.

Leave the center open.

Sandwiches

Draw a triangle.

Use straight lines and wavy lines to indicate fillings.

Simply add filling to the right-hand edge of the sandwich.

Egg sandwich

Fruit sandwich

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Cakes Shortcakes

Draw a strawberry nestled on a mound of whipped cream.

Draw a triangle and rectangle underneath to form a wedge shape.

Add glimpses of strawberry slices in the cross section.

Use lines to depict the thickness of the pie crust and add two apple chunks.

Draw a lattice pattern on top. Using brown is key to showing a realistic-looking baked crust.

Indicate a generous swirl of creamy filling.

Add the side of the cake for threedimensionality and draw a strawberry on top.

Apple pies

Draw the curve of the upper part of the crust.

Swiss rolls

Begin with a circle to show a cross section.

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Baked goods

Biscottis

A traditional Italian sweet with almonds or berries baked in Add nuts to a long, narrow shape.

Stained-glass cookies

Use vibrant colors for the crushed candies that are added before baking.

Cookies

Use various shapes such as squares and circles.

Digestive biscuits

Use bumpy lines for the outline and add dots to the center.

Bonbons/chocolates

Chocolate shells with fillings. Draw the cross section for a realistic look.

Muffins Crêpes

Draw folded triangless to form the traditional look.

Draw the top so that it is nearly spilling over the cup.

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Japanese sweets Dorayaki Indicate filling in the cross section. Start by drawing the seams at the sides.

Join the seams with a rounded top.

Make a shallow bottom section and add a line to define the center.

O-dango rice dumplings

Draw three circles.

Add a line for a Three-colored dango . skewer, as if it is passing through them.

Dango with a sweet soy glaze.

Ichigo daifuku

Draw a plump Add a rounded circle shape. triangle shape for a strawberry slice.

Bean jam around the strawberry

Depicted here are bean daifuku and mugwort daifuku distinguished by color and addition of beans.

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Japanese cuisine Oden stew Fish paste K Kombu

TTof andd vegetables t Tofu

Flour paste t cake k

Egg

P Pounded fi cake fish

K j Konjac Daikon

Frankfurter Sausage

Octopus

Beef

Miso soup Rice

Fried tofu

Pickles

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World cuisine Steak

Begin by drawing a long oval shape.

Indicate thickness.

Add accompaniments and grill marks.

Steak plate

Cabbage rolls

Begin with a packet shape.

Draw a string wrapped around the packet.

Add accompaniments and leaf details.

Add color for soup.

Knife

Fork

Spoon

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Chinese cuisine Ramen

Draw an oval and add the side of the bowl and its base.

Add fish paste and an egg (cut in half).

Use curved lines for the noodles.

Add soup and steam. Add color, and don’t forget to include the soup spoon.

Gyoza

Draw a crescent moon shape.

Add another line to indicate thickness.

Line the dumplings up on a plate.

Shumai Steamed meat bun

Wonton Xiao long bao

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Food to go Hot dogs

Draw a sausage.

Show it nestled in a roll.

Add ketchup.

Hamburgers

Begin with a domeshaped bun top.

Add the patty and fixings.

Draw a horizontal rectangle for the bottom bun. .

Side menu

Beverages

Fries

Soft-serve ice cream

Chicken nuggets

Biscuits

Onion rings

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Old-school café menu Spaghetti Napolitana Depict orange-colored spaghetti with chopped vegetables throughout.

Curries

Use curved lines for the outline of the sauce, and bumpy lines for the rice.

Omelettes

Draw an almond shape for the egg portion and indicate plenty of sauce. Add parsley if you wish.

Pizza toasts Draw a slice of Texas toast with red, yellow and green toppings.

Hotcakes

Make a stack of two hotcakes and show a pat of butter on top.

Parfaits

Draw it from the side so the layers are clearly visible.

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Soft drinks Bubble teas

Start by drawing the edge of the lid like a railway track.

Add a trapezoid below.

Draw a thick straw.

Finish by indicating large tapioca balls.

Coffees & lattes Show the cup only half full of coffee. Begin by drawing an oval shape.

Make the side rounded. Add a handle.

For a latte, make the cup nearly full and add a swirl motif.

Cream sodas

Taper the mouth of the glass.

Add a round scoop of ice cream.

Add a cherry on top.

Leave areas white when adding color to indicate ice.

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Alcoholic beverages Beer In a beer mug

In a can Add foam to make it clear that it’s beer.

Rather than coloring in the entire mug edge to edge, leave a gap around the outside to create the look of thick glass.

Add lettering if you like.

Common alcoholic drinks Cocktails & Wine

Whiskey

Saké

Glasses with long, fine stems

Draw a large block of ice for whiskey on the rocks.

Bottle and cup set

Labels with English lettering

Substantial bottle

A vertical label makes for an authentic look.

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Making vegetables look stylish Use only color (no lines) for these stylish vegetables to give them an elegant, simple look.

Peppers

Color a long narrow oval in the center.

Add another long narrow oval on the left.

Add another long narrow oval on the right.

Avocados

Color in an oval.

Add skin surrounding the shape and the large round seed.

Cilantro Add the stem for an authentic look.

Make the top of the Draw the same Draw a third shape to create one leaf bumpy, and basic shape again cluster of leaves. underneath. the end narrow.

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Plants and Flowers

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Birth month flowers [January] Boat orchids

Make a puffy popcorn shape that is slightly pointed at the base.

Add a petal at the top.

(Cymbidium)

Stack the flowers to form a stem.

Add petals on either side and two larger petals beneath those. The long, narrow leaves are straight and extend upward.

[February] Freesias

Draw three rounded points for petals.

Add rounded points between the first petals.

Add flowers horizontally along the branch.

Extend a branch horizontally, and add buds of different sizes coming off the top. Add a long stem.

Finish with long, narrow leaves.

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Valentine’s Day flowers; flowers that symbolize love Anemones Draw lines extending from a circle.

Draw a long stem.

Add puffy petals.

Draw leaves with wavy edges directly below the flower.

Leave white around the center of the flower.

Sweet pea flowers

Draw a small triangle at the end of a curved stem.

Add a flower shaped like a heart on its side.

Add flowers along the stem.

Color pale pink, purple, etc.

It’s easiest to draw these as if viewing the flowers from the side.

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[March] Tulips

Make it simple with a plump flower and large, broad leaves.

Begin byy dra drawing a -shape petal. teardrop-shaped

he blossom bloss Make the plump at the sides by adding more petals.

Draw a large, broad leaf at the base.

Add another leaf.

[April] Cherry blossoms

Start by drawing a petal that’s left open at the base.

Draw a long stem.

Make it even simpler by only using one line to draw the entire blossom.

(sakura)

Complete 5 petals for the standard flower.

Add the center to complete one blossom.

Many sakura ra ered flowers clustered anch on the one branch

Sc Scattered petals

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[ Flower arranging ] Nosegays

Ÿ Bundle together flowers with long stems Ÿ Widen the wrapping paper section Ÿ Make the flowers and stalks protrude from the top for a gorgeous effect

Bouquets

Ÿ Has an overall rounded look Ÿ Make the flowers large and place them densely together for an attractive presentation

The trick to a good result is making thee flowers large!

Floral arrangements

Place flowers and leaves in a basket or planter.

Herbariums

Meaning “botanical specimen,” this refers to flowers in bottles of oil. Use your imagination to create a transparent bottle with flowers and leaves Add a tag or ribbon for a cute touch!

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[May] Lilies of the valley

Draw a large leaf.

Add a curved stem.

Add a rounded flower.

Add the rest of the flowers. Color only the leaves and the tips of the petals.

Add a few flower stalks (peduncles).

[June] Roses

Begin with a rounded diamond shape.

Continue until you reach the center.

Join the centers of two sides.

Repeat at the top.

Complete. Add four triangular petals around the edge.

It’s easier to make divisions It’ within a shape than to draw each individual petal.

Finish with a long stem and thorns.

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[ Mother’s Day – Father’s Day ] Mother’s Day: carnations

Add petals to the sides.

Add two large petals on top.

Add a rounded calyx and the stem.

Finish with narrow leaves.

Make the top of the center petal jagged.

Create a domed shape.

How to make a simple card 1. Leave a white border around the illustration and cut it out. 2. Write a message on the back. 3. Draw a ribbon tied onto the stem to complete the card. ▶

Yellow roses are a traditional aditional choice for Father’s Day.

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[July] Lilies

Draw a curved cone.

Add flanking curved cones.

Make a total of 6.

Add a long triangle. This blossom consists of a long trumpet shape with curled petals.

Finish with a long stem and leaves.

[August] Sunflowers

Draw a large circle.

Add a long stem with large leaf.

Add long narrow petals around the edge.

Add color.

Fill in seed detail to complete.

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[ Plants that flower around the mid-summer Bon festival ] Chinese lantern plants Draw a leaf with a pointed tip.

Add a pod with a narrowed tip.

Extend the stem past the second leaf.

Repeat.

Add color.

Gentians Begin with a star shape.

Add a second blos blossom bu andd a closed bud.

Add an inverted triangle.

Extend a Ex lon long stem.

Finish with leaves, and then add color.

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[September] Dahlias

Draw a shape with small bumps.

Add a bumpy shape around it.

Add another bumpy shape around that to complete the petals.

Add leaves and then color.

The bumpy outline of the petals is key!

Extend a long stem.

[October] Gerberas

Start by drawing a bumpy shape.

Draw a circle in the center.

Add long, narrow petals all around.

When changing the angle… Make the petals at the back short. Make the center an oval.

Make the petals at the front long.

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[ Bonsai ] Coniferous trees Co Mak a bent trunk and add Make green glove-shaped tufts.

Pine and oak trees are popular bonsai choices.

Foliage trees

Draw red and yellow leaves. Use the curved branches and mounded soil to create a classic bonsai look. Use all light green leaves create a summer version.

Flowering trees Fruiting trees

Feature a thick, straight trunk with small fruits.

Twisting the branches makes for a realistic bonsai look!

Draw flowers in a cluster. Scattering a few petals is key.

Kokedama (moss balls) s)

Cover a ball of soil with moss and add leaves sprouting from the top.

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[November] Cyclamens

Draw a short straight line.

Draw heart-shaped leaves.

Add three large petals above it.

Color the leaves, leaving white sections to form the patterns.

Add a supple stem.

The turned-back petals characterize a cyclamen.

[December] Poinsettias

Start by drawing three small circles.

Add leaf-like shapes.

Add circles in between the other circles.

Add three more leaves between those from the previous step.

Color, and then add leaf vein lines.

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[ Mushrooms ] Amanita virgineoides Amanita muscaria

Ÿ Typical toxic red toadstools like the ones in fairytales Ÿ Leave white spots when coloring

Ÿ Cap like a rounded mountain Ÿ Pointy white protrusions Ÿ Stem is large around the base

Death caps

A poisonous mushroom characterized by a yellow color like that of an egg yolk.

Mycena pura

Ÿ A purple poisonous mushroom Ÿ Deepen color at the top Ÿ Make the stem long and thin

Omphalotus japonicus

Ÿ Similar to shiitakes in shape Ÿ Because it glows in the, dark, it’s fine to just use one color

Stages of mushroom growth

Depict the cap gradually opening out as the fungus matures. (There are some exceptions to the rule.)

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Plants that you want to touch When touched, the stem lowers as if the plant is bowing.

Mimosas

Start by drawing a large oval.

Add slightly smaller ovals.

Draw a pink circle. Add detail lines to the flower and leaves.

Crape myrtles

Begin by drawing small circles for the center.

Join a petal to each circle.

Here, the pointed seed pod has been added. When handled, the seed inside pops out.

Draw three heartshaped leaves, and then add color.

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Carnivorous plants Venus flytraps

Indicate the p superimposed lf lf. half.

Start by drawing a beanlike shape.

Add leaves.

Add multiple lines for the bristles.

Color the interior purple.

Pitcher plants Begin by drawing a teardrop shape.

Add a curling vine.

Make the base taper and curve.

Complete the Use reddish and greenish drawing with a lid. tones for contrast.

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Plants grown at school Use lines and color separately for a professional-looking effect.

Morning Glories

Fill a large circle with five areas of color.

Add a triangle to make a trumpet shape.

Add the distinctive leaf.

Draw the curly vine and color in the leaf.

Visualize the overall shape as an elongated oval.

Use the marker to draw a cluster of flowers.

Finish with long, slender leaves emerging from the base.

Hyacinths

Use a marker to draw a little sixpetal flower (this illustration doesn’t feature pen outlines).

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Special Dates and Events

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January

Daruma

For this talisman, draw the left eye to make a wish and fill in the right eye when it comes true.

Draw as if making a circle, with the base tapered.

New-Year’s rice cakes

Stack mounded rice cakes and join diamond shapes for the paper decorations.

Beckoning cats (maneki neko)

Leave white for the face.

New-Year’s pine decorations Indicate the nodes in the bamboo stalks.

If the right paw of this talisman is raised, it is to attract money, while if the left paw is raised, it is to attract companions.

Round off the hind Make the ears slightly broad and legs as well for a cute look. round off the paw.

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February Sushi

Draw a slightly flattened oval.

Extend it out to the side to make it threedimensional.

Use color to indicate the fillings.

Evil spirits

Begin by drawing curly hair, like a cloud, and a bowl-shaped face.

Add small horns and facial features.

Draw one arm extended.

BBeans Add a loincloth with a jagged hem and set the legs wide to indicate an imposing stance.

Finish by adding a metal club. These are items to ward off evil spirits.

Baked sardine headd on a holly sprig

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March Doll festival

Make round faces for the dolls for a kind, adorable look.

Three court attendants

Emperor

Kuwae no Choshi

Empress

Sanpo

Nagae no Choshi

Five court musicians

Hand drum Large drum Small drum

Flute

Noh chanting

The farther to the left the musician appears, the louder their instrument is.

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The positioning of the dolls varies by region in Japan.

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April Cherry blossoms

Draw a large fluffy cloud.

Add a trunk with horizontal markings.

Draw outsized cherry blossoms.

Paper lanterns

Start by drawing a rectangle at the top.

Add the sides.

Add a rectangle at the bottom.

Indicate the distinctive stripes.

Easter Bunnies

Begin by drawing the outline of the head at the sides.

Draw three flowers on top of the head.

Add long ears.

Place the bunny in a colorful egg for a festive motif.

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May Carp banners

Here’s a banner with streamers in five colors. Use slightly curved lines for the bodies to create the look of fabric blowing in the wind. Create various sizes.

Samurai helmets

Make the part of the interior that’s visible by drawing a long leaf shape.

Add rectangles on the sides.

Make large horns; these can be various shapes.

Make the mounded crown section.

Add the tied chin strap.

Add the color scheme.

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June Hydrangeas

Begin by drawing a large circle.

Add small flowers with four petals.

Add large leaves.

If the soil is neutral to alkaline, the flowers are pink.

If the soil is acidic, the flowers will be blue.

Frogs

Make a circle with a flattened base.

Add an egg-shaped body.

Add two large eyes.

Define the legs.

Indicate the toes and add a big mouth and nostrils.

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July Long narrow leaves

Star festival decorations Show hanging strips of wishing paper, etc., suspended by string. It is said that it is better to wish for a specific thing to improve, not for an item you desire.

Branches emerging from nodes on the trunk

Cowherds & Weaver girls

Draw a single bun atop a rounded, squareish face with ears.

Have the kimono sides overlap in a Y shape.

Make a heart shape with two openings atop the head.

Add facial features and the belt tied in front.

Finish by using two ovals to indicate crossed legs.

Make the hem of the kimono look organic.

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August Bon festival decorations Chinese lantern plants Spirits are guided home by the light.

Spirit horses

Buddhist grave markers

A cow-like appearance

Cucumber

Spirit horses

A horse-like appearance

Eggplant

Hemp stalks to burn

Somen noodles

Altar sweets

Lythrum anceps Manchurian wild rice Lanterns

Said to be a means of warding off evil spirits.

▶ Regional variation exists. The relative sizes of the altar and other elements have been abstracted.

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September Moon-viewing decorations Moon

Miscanthus sinensis

In Japan, it’s said if you look at the moon, you can see the figure of a rabbit pounding rice.

Ÿ One of the seven herbs of fall, said to ward off evil Ÿ Make the ends fluffy

Moon viewing dumplings Ÿ Symbolize the full moon Ÿ Stack them in three layers

Grapes Vines are auspicious as they connect people with the moon.

Saké Draw the bottle and cup together as a set for a realistic look.

Taro A traditional choice to celebrate the potato harvest.

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October (Halloween) Jack-o'-lanterns Ÿ Wide open eyes and mouth Ÿ Draw the vine of the pumpkin too if you like

Skulls

Draw this spooky motif so it has a bulbous cranium and large eye sockets.

Vampires

Candies

Give him fangs and a long coat.

Ghosts Taper the base to a point.

Bats

Draw pointy triangular ears.

Make peaks in the top of the wings.

Use wavy lines for the bottom of the wings.

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November (Shichi-Go-San festival) Three-year-olds

Start bby ddrawing the large hair decoration. Add ornaments to the vest.

t ddrawing Continue the outfit. Extend both arms in a natural pose.

Show a little of the kimono peeking out from underneath and add color.

Use a trapezoid for the hakama pants.

Place the legs apart for a wide stance.

Five-year-olds

Traditional chitose-ame candy

Make the haori jacket long.

Seven-year-olds

he head, upper up Draw the body, and trailing hair ornaments.

Show the obi belt tied Complete the kimono as rectangle. behind. Add gorgeous color.

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December Christmas Reindeer Ÿ Long antlers, solid body Ÿ Fluffy around the neck

Christmas trees Ÿ Stack triangles to make the silhouette Ÿ Decorate as you like

Roasted chicken Ÿ Add colorful vegetables around the chicken

Yule log (bûche de Noël) Ÿ Resembles a cut log Ÿ Add decorations around the base

Christmas decorations

Candy canes

Gingerbread men Stockings

Miniature houses

Santa Claus Ÿ Make a plump belly Ÿ Add a beaming smile for a kindly appearance

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Infant clothing Swaddling

Draw the top half of the face.

Make a Y shape to indicate how the fabric is lapped diagonally.

Round off the shape.

Add swaddling behind the head.

Bunting

Draw the h hheadd andd small hands emerging from sleeves.

Draw a long hem.

Add the snaps.

Onesies

Draw the head with the arms up.

Add diagonal lines for where the legs emerge.

Draw chubby legs in an action pose.

Add the snaps.

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[ Baby items ] Baby baths

Draw the baby first, and then the bath around it.

Bouncers

Draw a bean shape around the baby, as if loosely wrapping it.

Strollers Mobiles

Draw it mostly from the side to make it easier.

Draw various decorations dangling from the ends of the rods.

Baby bottles

Make sure the nipple is connected to the bottle.

Disposable diapers Potty seats

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Nursery & elementary schools Nursery school Nursery school hats

Small brim

Draw red and white caps for variety. Turn the brim up.

School buildings Make a single-story building with a triangular roof for a realistic look.

Nursery school satchels

Start by drawing two overlapping rectangles.

Add a large snap clasp.

Finish by drawing a shoulder strap.

Elementary school Bucket hats

Baseball caps

Brim extends outward all around.

School buildings Add a clock. Leave the exterior white.

Backpacks

Start by drawing two curves.

Add the side. Complete the drawing with shoulder straps.

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Graduations Female graduates

Draw long sleeves. Show a glimpse of the fingers.

Mortar boards Add a ribbon at the front of the skirt. Draw a mid-length hem.

Round the top. Draw a diamond shape.

Boots complete a fashionable look.

Finish with color and a trailing tassel.

Male graduates Draw wide sleeves on the gown. Add a diamondshaped cap.

Diplomas

Long gown

Use the same color for the cap and the formal graduation gown.

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Wedding ceremonies Brides Grooms

Add a large bouquet.

Draw a long jacket.

Western style decora Draw hair decorations, i di t the t andd indicate decolletage.

Use triangles to make the lapels. Indicate a vest underneath.

Various dress silhouettes

A-line

Mermaid

Princess

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Haori and hakama

White kimono

Finish with a trailing hem. Draw a folded ffan in her hands.

Draw a belt that sits low on the waist.

Start by indicating broad shoulders.

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Japanese style

Show a glimpse of the Japanese hairstyle at the forehead and the sides.

Carp Gift envelope

Begin with an inverted V inside an incomplete circle.

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Symbols HHospital tl

Barber shop

t salon l Beauty Return date

Vaccination

Dentist

Library Date for collection

Piano

Hitting the books

Dry cleaning

Soccer

Baseball

Swimming

Karate

English-derived Japanese words

Watching movies

Study related

Sports related

Watching sports

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Date

Mixer

Zoom conference

Matchmaking

Virtual meetup

Phone call

Shopping

Meeting for coffee

Lunch

School

Office

Bus

Anniversary

Instagram

Pay day

Twitter

Facebook

Mail

Dinner

Trolley

Bill day

YouTube

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Birthdays

Party poppers

Party hats Cakes

Message banners Presents

Use these numerals for ages and birthdates!

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Fashion

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Small fashion items Shoes

On men’s shoes, this section is long.

Pumps

Casual shoes

Sneakers

Flip-flops

Leather shoes

Watches The watch face is obvious even with no numbers drawn on.

Hats

Different hats Ski hat with pom poms

The key is to draw the shape with eye toward indicating the material.

Knitted caps p Caps

Hat with a broad brim

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Handbags

Ÿ There are various types of bags Ÿ Simple ones aree the ey easiest to convey

Eyeglasses

Ÿ Change the lenses or Ÿ Use a colored pen for th ike the frames if you like

Neckwear

Here are some fashion items for the neck.

Shawls Ea Earrings Scarfs Wire-hookk earrings

N Necklaces

Mufflers

Accessories

It’s fun drawing items that are trendy!

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Festival fashion Here are some fun fashions that continue traditions.

Jinbei outfits

Lap the front flaps like a kimono in a long Y shape. Keep the sleeves narrow.

Show the tie at the side. Add knee-length pants.

Hyottoko masks Pucker the mouth and make the eyes large.

Happi jackets Make the sleeves short.

Fox masks

Show red markings on a white background. Draw narrow eyes.

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Yukata outfits

Start with a short Y shape at the neck. The sleeves are wide.

Position the obi high on the waist.

Okame masks

The lower half of the face is plump.

Finish the drawing and add festive colors.

Hannya masks

Ÿ Two horns Ÿ Large mouth

Awa Odori festival costumes Ÿ Semi-circular straw hat Ÿ Long sleeves on the kimono

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Historical costumes Here are some fashions that symbolize Japanese culture.

Kofun period Terracotta funerary figurine Draw hair in buns next to the ears. Comma-shaped precious stones Ancient imperial grave marker

Indicate the wrists and knees bound with cord.

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r iod e p n u Kof ple clothing

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Tempyo culture A person from the Nara period

Drinking vessel

Biwa (Ja (Japanese lute)

Draw a bun on the top of the Make wide sleeve head. openings.

Finish with the long skirt.

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Male imperial dress (sokutai )

Start with the lacquere lacquered head piece.

Indicate the just-visible kimono collar.

Bow and arrow

Draw the baton. Finish with rounded shoes.

Flute

Heian period Kokufu Bunka dress

Twelve-layered robe (junihitoe)

Indicate the forelocks. Scroll Ball

Layer Y Add the fan in shapes, one the hand. Finish with the longover the other. hemmed skirt, with the hakama showing in the center.

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Historical costumes Here are fashions for various historical professions.

Standard

Warlord

Start by drawing the helmet.

Spear Draw armor on the shoulders.

Add the breastplate and sword hilt.

Finish with the legs and add color.

Warring States period

Depending on the family, the horns of the helmet and family crest changed during these turbulent times.

Ninja Draw a mask that just shows Draw one the eyes. arm raised.

Sickle and chain

Throwing stars

Indicate the heirloom sword strapped to the back. Dagger

Finish by drawing an imposing stance.

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Samurai Draw hair on both sides of the head. Indicate the topknot.

Japanese sword

Draw one hand on the sword at the waist, and add a long hakama.

Oiled-paper umbrella

Add the final details and color to finish.

Edo period

Kimonos are standard. Use small items to distinguish between individuals.

Courtesan Start with a Japanese hairstyle.

Add layers.

Old-fashioned coins

Pipe

Various ways to hold a pipe

Samurai

Merchant

Show a large obi tied in front.

Finish with a long hem, and add color.

It can be held like this too

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Historical costumes Here are some fashions reflecting events from modern times. Canteen Air defense hood d f h

Decorated hats

1950s 19

Ÿ AA-line dress with fflared skirt Ÿ DDistinctive pparachute shape

1 1940s ((wartime)

or Ÿ Plain clothes for ent ease of movement

Military uniform

Women’s work pants

New look

Japanese women’s activewear during wartime

Bamboo spear

Flared dress (“parachute dress”)

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Japan’s first cell phone Shoulder phone Sunglasses and hat that were popular in the 1970s

1960s Hippie era

Ÿ Expresses a free way of living, embracing love, peace and nature Long hair for both Ÿ men and women

Pager

Cell phone

1990s Bubble era

Ÿ Figure is accentuated Ÿ Bold shoulder pads Ÿ Bangs styled like a bird’s crest

Psychedelic y dress

Guitar

Form-fitting glamour wear

Feather fan

Go-go boots

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World costumes Draw figures in poses that complement outfits symbolizing the culture of various countries and regions.

Northern climes

Ÿ Fleecy hat Ÿ Dance with arms crossed

Europe

Depending on the region, draw a skirt with apron, hat, scarf, etc.

Medieval costume Ÿ Princely outfit Ÿ Gentlemanly pose

Middle east

Ÿ Turban Ÿ Curved sword held high in the air Ÿ Fierce expression

Africa

Ÿ Flamboyant colors Ÿ Various accessories

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China

Ÿ Cute costume Ÿ Distinctive buttons

Hawaii

Ÿ Hula dance Ÿ Gently swaying arms and legs

Draw the distinctive elements for a good result!

South America Ÿ Patterned poncho and hat

South-east Asia

Ÿ Baggy pants and flowing scarf Ÿ Bright colors Ÿ Depict with swaying hips and posed hands

Aborigine

Ÿ Powerful tribal dance Ÿ Bent knees Ÿ Legs pushed out

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Fairytale fashions Here are some characters that appear in fairy tales.

Angels

Ÿ Wings on the back, halo above the head Use yellow and gold Ÿ as key colors

Princesses Kings

Ÿ Proud stance Ÿ Sumptuously decorated crown and cloak

Ÿ Small tiara Ÿ Voluminous dress covered in frills

Mounted nobles

Ÿ Crown is bigger than a princess’s Ÿ Flowing cloak Ÿ A golden flowing tail for the horse increases the air of fantasy

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Elves

Ÿ Spritely expression Ÿ Slightly pointed ears

Evil spirits

Ÿ Pointy wings Ÿ Fangs Ÿ Slightly mischievous expression

Mermaids

Ÿ Lower half resembles the tail of a fish Ÿ Long hair Ÿ Don’t forget the starfish hair decoration

Pirates

Ÿ Peaked hat Ÿ Striped shirt Ÿ Torn pants

Witches

Ÿ Triangular hood Ÿ Slightly elongated nose Ÿ Staff is crucial

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Cosmetic ite

ms

Accouterments that make fashion fun

Mirrors

Various perfumes Dressing ngg tables

Various skin care items Sunscreens

Makeup

Lip glosses Lipsticks pstic

Nail polishes

Eyeshadow compacts

Powder puffs Mascaras

Eyelash curlers

Makeup brushes

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Houses and Interiors

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Things to consider before drawing houses and interiors What sort of house are you trying to create?

A modern, streamlined, stylish house?

A cute, fairytalelike house?

A Japanese-style cottage?

What sort of furniture would you like to put inside?

A stuffed leather sofa?

An antique chair?

What about other objects?

The latest appliances?

Western crockery?

A heated table (kotatsu )?

Visualizing the kind of house you want to portray from the start creates a cohesive interior for a stylish result!

A Showa-era telephone?

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External appearance Outer walls

Windows

Play with the colors and patterns of the curtains.

Doors Wood lattice

Unique semi-circle style Retro

Mailboxes Simple type

House-shaped

Apartment type

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Toilets Toilet seats Draw the back with a straight line. Draw the front with a rounded line.

Taper the sides downward.

Make the lid large.

Toilet paper

Toilet brushes Draw the handle first.

Start with two concentric ovals. Shade the inside of the roll. Make the torn end of the paper jagged.

M k the th Make base slightly squared off.

Slippers Curve here.

Inside the stand

The brush alone

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Bathrooms Showers Draw a wide oval. Draw the handle with smooth curves.

Indicate water spray for easy identification.

Shampoo & conditioner bottles

Shampoo guards

Draw whatever bottle Add the pump shape you like. component.

In use

Basins

Add shampoo and conditioner labels.

Stools

Add a shadows to indicate depth and make the hole more obvious.

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First floor living areas Washing machines

Begin by drawing a large square.

Add the front-loader door and feet.

Draw tumbling clothes and the controls.

Top loader

Stick type

Robot

like hem Cnatgso n t ridi

Vacuum cleaners Draw an egg shape ape with a circle..

Make the wand section straight.

Draw a hose to connect the parts.

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Living room furniture

Curtains

Indicate gathers in the fabric.

Sofas

Change the cushions and armrests to create a style you like.

Side tables

Make the closest side longer, and the side farthest away shorter.

Chairs

Create variations by changing the backrest!

Tables

Make the closest legs longer, and the legs farthest away shorter.

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Second floor dining rooms and kitchens Refrigerators Add a rectangle off to the side and draw in the contents to show an open refrigerator.

Lighting Change the fixture to suit your taste. he floor Draw in t d for an plan by h ok. a cute lo

Large appliances have similar shapes, so alter how they are drawn to create distinction, such as in the following ways: Ÿ Open a door Ÿ Add small items

Televisions

Remote control

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Seasonal appliances Kerosene heaters

Draw rectangles of different sizes on the top and bottom.

Add the fuel-reservoir base.

Add vertical lines.

You can gritilltoo! potatoes o n

Add the control dial and foot.

Fans

Place a kettle on it if you like.

Use just a marker to color in the blades instead of drawing the outline, if you prefer.

Draw two concentric circles; make the one in the middle small.

Add a long, slender stand.

Draw a sturdy base at the bottom.

It’s fine to only color in certain sections.

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Kitchen utensils Rice cookers

Indicate steam if you wish.

Scales

Coffee makers This is a kitchen with an island.

Kettles Gas ranges

Cutting boards and knives

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Crockery

Create your own designs

Plates Draw ones you’d like to have for yourself!

Small bowls Coffee cups

Depending on the colors, they can look modern or refined.

Cutlery Storage containers

Enameled vessels Butter dishes

Pots Pot shapes vary depending on their purpose. Draw ones that suit what you like to cook.

Teapots

Frying pans 141

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Third floor bedrooms and personal spaces Chairs

Draw the frame, curtains and bed, in that order.

Four-poster beds

Bunk beds Single beds

Visualize a 3D rectangle.

Flesh in the mattress.

Draw the headboard.

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Home office-related items There’s no need to draww individual keys in detail..

Notebook computers

Make the screen rather wide.

Make the sides of the base diagonal.

Draw the display and the keyboard.

All-in-one printers

Start by drawing a trapezoid.

Add a substantial rectangular face.

Accessorize with buttons, display, etc.

How about these?

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Cell phones

Lamps

Desktop PCs Headphones

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On the desk

Favorite photos Pencil cases

Books

Tape rolls

Stamps Protractors Rulers

Set squares Binder clips

Tape measures Inks

Paper clips

Fountain pens Glue products

Bulldog clips

Various pens

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Cutting/Gluing Scissors

Draw a “b” on an angle.

Add a long blade.

Add another “b.”

Open scissors

When you want to draw a simple scissors motif such as for indicating a cutting line, just draw two circles and lines! Closed scissors

Box cutters

Start with two long, thin rectangles.

Add lines.

Indicate a button for moving the blade.

Draw a diagonal blade and add color.

Scotch tape dispensers

Draw a small valley and large mountain.

Square it off.

Draw the visible part of the roll.

Add the spindle and tape extending to the blade.

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Writing utensils For pens and pencils, create variations on long, thin rectangles.

Pencils

Mechanical pencils

Ballpoint pens

Markers

Triangular

Rounded

The tips te differentia e p ty each

Thin line

Make the edge of the painted barrel jagged for a sharpened pencil.

Eraser tip

Colored pencils

Retractable pens with various colors

Make the nib trapezoidal for highlighters and the like.

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Paper items For paper items, s, ns create variations on rectangles.

Clear folders

Notebooks

Spiral-bound notebooks

Paper with the corner turned up

Join two pieces to make an opened notebook. Round the tops to create a supple look.

Round the corners. Add rings at the top for a memo pad.

Differentiate between book types by thickness.

Various thicknesses

Draw a little of the page edges to make 3D.

Add a little more thickness for a book.

Make a dictionary even thicker.

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Sewing items

Thread Scissors Irons Sewing machines Use colorful thread for a fun look.

Yarn

Pins and pin cushions Don’t draw in too much detail; keep things rounded for a cute result.

DIY tools

Hammers

Wrenches

Saws

Brushes

Drills

Pliers Screws and nails

Screwdrivers

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Vehicles

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Trains Bullet trains Ÿ Slender front section Ÿ Small windows and wheels Ÿ It’s easiest to draw a side view

Trains

Ÿ Combine rectan-gles and circles Ÿ Change the colors to depict different routes

Steam locomotives

Ÿ The circle at the front and the smokestack are important details Ÿ Colors such as gray and burgundy work nicely

Street cars Ÿ Similar to a train but shorter Ÿ Make it rounded for a retro look

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Familiar city vehicles Firetrucks

The cab is essentially a square; make the front window diagonal.

Draw a rectangle for the back.

Add windows and a light. Add a spiral for the hose.

Add a ladder on top, and color the truck red.

Ambulances

Essentially rectangular; make the front window diagonal.

Add tires.

Add lights at the front and back.

Add a red stripe.

Police cars

Extend the sides of a trapezoid.

Connect at the base and add tires and windows.

Add the light on top.

Color the lower half gray.

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Vehicles used on construction sites Cranes Add a rectangle and four circles off to the side.

Begin with a modified rectangular shape; make the front window diagonal.

Add the platform at the back. Extend the arm and add a hook.

Here, the dump truck is shown offloading its burden.

Keep the distinctive features simple!

Add sand or some other load. Add an L-shaped truck bed.

Dump trucks

Start with a truck similar to the crane, above.

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Begin by drawing a long oval with two circles inside. Place a rectangular platform on top.

Backhoes Draw a forward-facing curved sectio section, and then diagonal lines that slope downward.

Add another platform on top.

Finish by drawing a large semicircular shovel.

Begin by drawing two straight lines, top and bottom, joined by s. curves on the sides.

Draw the cabin on top.

Add the caterpillar belt at the side using an oval with two circles inside.

sma Finish with a small exhaust pipe. Add lights and other details.

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Carnival rides Merry-go-rounds Add ttwo vertical lines unde underneath to form a thick central column.

B Begin bby ddrawing a triangular roof and add a decorative frill.

Draw a long rectangular platform for the base.

Add horses.

Add poles and color.

Ferris wheels Roller coaster

Exaggeratedly steep tracks create just the right look.

Draw large, medium and smal small concentric circles.

Divide the wheel into about ei eight equal parts.

Create a triangle for the base.

Add small circles at the ends for the gondolas. Use festive colors for a lively effect.

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Fantasy

Don’t get bogged down by details, just make sure distinctive features are clear.

Pirate ships

Make the prow long. Add ocean waves.

Draw a large mast and sail in the middle.

Add a mast with a sail and banner at the front.

Add a sail at the back about the same size as the one in front.

Add a skull motif to the large sail.

Pumpkin carriages

Start by making an oval in the center and add lobes that swell out at the sides.

Draw the window and vine Add a slight bump at the bottom.

Add wheels at the front and back.

Add the stem to complete a pumpkin.

Add details and color to finish.

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Familiar modes of transportation Bicycles

Draw two large sets of concentric circles, with one small circle in between.

Join the circles with lines.

Add the saddle, pedals and hand grips.

Add a line for the handlebars.

Add a basket and color to finish.

Buses

Draw a rectangular body with a rectangular door.

Draw lots of windows.

Add a bus stop marker for a realistic look.

Frequently seen vehicles

Taxi

Post office van

Courier van

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Tricycles

Draw lines and rectangles for the handlebars.

Draw a large tire in front.

Add a saddle.

Draw the small tire at the back.

These are popular!

Skateboards

Underside

Ÿ Has four wheels

Join the parts.

Add in the tire that’s farthest away.

Let’s look at the shape from above and from the sides.

Scooters

Ÿ Long handlebar Ÿ Long platform

Caster boards Ÿ Two tires Ÿ Front and rear connected by pipe

Underside

Pogo sticks

The spring at the base is a key feature.

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Transportation from olden times This is how it was carried.

Palanquins

Draw a pole passing through a steepled shape.

Complete the house-like shape.

Add windows and other decorations.

Rickshaws

Draw a big wheel and the roof.

Add lines to indicate three-dimensionality.

Add the seat and draw in the footrest.

It was pulled like this.

Add decorations and the long poles.

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Architecture

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Houses of the world [Sweden]

Red house Summer version Winter version

[Mongolia] [Norway]

Yurt

Grass roof

[Greece]

Made from mortar and stone [Turkey]

Cave dwelling [Iran]

Windcatcher 160 Kamos Complete Guide to Doodling_int Aug1.indd 160

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[Canada]

Brightly painted wooden structures

[Japan]

Traditional thatched house

[Japan]

Traditional house [Hawaii]

Ancient grass house [Thailand]

Stilted structures [Philippines] on the river Stilted houses on the beach

Houses of the world vary in functionality and design.

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Buildings in Tokyo Shrines

Start with the peak of the roof that turns up at the ends.

Draw a broad roof. Add columns.

Add in horizontal beams.

Finish by adding a large red lantern.

Tokyo Dome

Begin by drawing the roof as a long leaf shape.

Broaden the roof at the base.

Indicate columns.

Taper the walls.

Add areas of color.

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Tokyo Station

Round out the entryway at the center.

Draw a trapezoidal roof.

Add pillars to the sides.

Add lots of windows.

Extend structures out to the sides.

Various towers

1,092½ feet (333 m)

Tokyo Tower

2,080 feet (634 m)

Tokyo Sky Tree

430 feet (131 m)

Kyoto Tower

338 feet (103 m)

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Buildings in the Kansai/ Chugoku region Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) Start by drawing a peaked roof. Draw two stories.

Add a lower level with no roof.

Add color to indicate shiny gold.

Add windows and other details.

Itsukushima Shrine Torii

Draw a lintel that curves up at the ends.

Add long columns.

Add small columns around the structure.

Add horizontal beams as well.

Finish by adding details that indicate the shrine’s position in the sea.

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Himeji Castle (Also known as White Heron Castle)

Start by drawing a rounded arch in the middle of the top story.

Add a story beneath with a two triangular roof features.

Add a story beneath with a triangular roof feature.

Add two trapezoids around the base. The walls of the castle are white.

Horyuji Five-storied Pagoda Begin at the top with a triangle and a rectangle.

Make a large rectangular area underneath the fifth layer from the top.

Draw the base.

Make four levels.

Add color and the decorative feature on the top.

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Buildings in the Kyushu/ Okinawa region

Black outer walls

Mojiko Station

Ÿ Neo-Renaissance-style Western building made from wood. Long narrow rocket

[Kumamoto prefecture]

Kumamoto Castle (also known as Ginkgo Castle) Ÿ One of the three great castles in Japan Ÿ It gets its alternate name from the large ginkgo tree in the main courtyard

[Kagoshima prefecture]

Tanegashima Space Center

Ÿ Large rocket launch site [Okinawa prefecture]

Shuri Castle

Ÿ A fusion of Japanese and Chinese architectural styles Ÿ Distinctive use of color

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Buildings in the Hokkaido/ Tohoku region [Hokkaido]

Sapporo Clock Tower

Ÿ Built as the Sapporo Agricultural College performance hall Ÿ The triangular roofs in the center are key Simplified to a three-arch span in the illustration

[Iwate prefecture]

Chūson-ji Temple [Iwate wate prefe prefecture] ecture]

Megane Bridge

Ÿ Bridge said to be the motif of Kenji Miyazawa’s Night on the Galactic Railroad

Ÿ A Buddhist temple from the Heian period, completely gold in color The red hall is the oldest structure on the mountain

[Yamagata prefecture]

Risshakuji Temple

Ÿ Famous for Matsuo Basho’s haiku: ah, the silence sinking into the rocks the voice of the cicada

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Structures that symbolize various countries Statue of Liberty Draw a torch held in the right hand with the right arm raised beside the head.

Show the tablet in the left hand.

Add the pedestal beneath the feet.

Add the long robe.

Finish with the spikes protruding from the crown.

Great Wall of China

Begin by drawing the face of the meandering wall.

Extend the road atop the wall into the distance.

Add a watchtower entrance.

Fill in the rest of the watchtower.

Use a cloud to conceal the receding wall in the background.

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It’s fine to use lines for the nose and mouth.

The Great Sphinx and pyramids at Giza

The squarish brow defines the face.

Add angular shapes to either side of the face.

Draw the human upper body and the feet of a lion.

Place a triangular pyramid in the background.

Use lines and dots to indicate architecture built from sandstone blocks.

Chichen Itza Begin at the top with a squarish entrance.

Make the overall shape triangular.

Add jagged steps on both sides.

Add stairs running up the center.

Add color appropriate for stone ruins.

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Taj Mahal

Begin by drawing the onion-shaped dome above g an open rectangle.

Add small onionshaped domes on either side.

Draw four minarets. Make the two that are farthest away smaller.

Add open trapezoids to the sides to create a sense of depth.

Indicate the platforms and other details.

St. Basil’s Cathedral

Draw an onion-domed tower.

Draw a large cone at the back, and small triangles to one side and in front.

Add 2 smaller towers.

A platform for the base creates a cohesive look.

Add 2 more large g towers.

Add color and decorative details to finish.

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Sagrada Familia

Start by drawing rounded triangles.

Decorate the tops.

Add four longer triangles at the back.

Add jagged-roofed buildings at the sides.

Color the whole structure light brown.

Mont-Saint-Michel

Begin by drawing the tallest tower in the middle.

Extend the structure out to the sides.

Extend the structure below.

Draw the island with buildings here and there. Make puffy shapes for the trees.

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Leaning Tower of Pisa

Draw an open rectangle on an angle.

Use lines to define the levels.

Adding the horizon line makes things clearer.

Make a decorative arched entrance on the bottom floor.

Draw a fluttering flag on top.

St. Paul’s Cathedral

Begin by drawing what looks like a house with a triangular roof.

Add rectangular structures at the sides.

Add a dome and lighthouselike structure on top.

Draw a large rectangular structure in the back.

Extend structures far out to the sides and add touches of color.

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Weather, Seasons and Planets

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Weather

Fair

Blazing heat

Gentle sunshine

Cloudy

Occasional sun

Light showers

Rain

Heavy rain

Tropical storm

Snow

Blizzard

Heavy snowfall

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Lightning

Thunder

Rainbow

Pollen

Tornado

Eruption

Earthquake

Landslide

Tsunami Weather symbols are handy too.

Autumn wind

Rain

Clear

Fair

Cloudy

Snow

Thunder & lightning

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Virgo Scorpio

Libra Leo Sagittarius arius Cancer Can

Capricorn Capric

Twelve zodiac signs

Gemini mini

Taurus Pisces

Aquarius Aquari

Aries ies

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Boar pig) (pig)

Ox Rat

Tiger Dog

Chinese zodiac signs

Rooster oster

Rabbitt

Dragon Dra

Monkey

Horse Snake S Sheep Sh

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Seasons in the mountains (Spring)

Ÿ Vibrant yellows and pinks Ÿ Green color for bright new sprouts

Mountain vegetables Fiddlehead Butterbur flower bud Japanese angelica tree shoots

Japanese spikenard

Butterbur

Hosta sieboldiana

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Seasons in the mountains (Summer)

Ÿ Plenty of greenery and fresh color Ÿ Cumulonimbus clouds evoke summer, so it’s good to show them

Camping goods Sleeping bag Tent Glamping tent

Outdoor cooking utensil

Skillet

Cup

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Seasons in the mountains (Fall)

Ÿ Leaves turn colors such as red and yellow Ÿ Fall colors throughout

Fallen leaves, etc.

Pine cone

Acorns 180 Kamos Complete Guide to Doodling_int Aug1.indd 180

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Seasons in the mountains (Winter)

Ÿ Snowy landscape Ÿ Draw in occasional tree trunks and branches

Winter sports

Skis Igloo

Hare with winter coat

Snowboarder

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Seasons at the seaside (Summer)

Ÿ Create contrast for a cheerful atmosphere Ÿ Use vivid color for beach items to create a summery feel

Traditional beach items for summer

Beach umbrella

Shaved ice Soft drink

Watermelon

Grilled corn on the cob Pool tube float

Grilled food on a stick

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Seasons at the seaside (Winter)

Ÿ Monochromatic color scheme throughout Ÿ Long horizontal clouds create the look of a windswept sky

Traditional beach items for winter Collect and observe the flotsam and jetsam that washes up on the beach.

Beachcombing Message in a bottle

Lighthouse

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Clouds and shadows Use Copic markers for a soft-edged look.

Create the look of a heap of clouds

Cumulonimbus clouds

Lots of small clouds

Altocumulus clouds

Make long white lines

Contrails

Use different tones of the same color

Rain clouds

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Use a white paint pen to make dots for stars of various sizes.

Use orange and yellow to make shadows

Evening clouds

Layered, blended color

Milky Way

Sun and shadow

Adding shadow gives the impression of strong or harsh sunlight. Use it to create contrast, such as for midsummer scenes. Add a shadow to create a backlit effect.

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Moon and planets Full Moon Waxing gibbous

Waning gibbous

First quarter

Third quarter

Waxing crescent

Waning crescent

The phases of the Moon

New moon

Mercury

Venus

Jupiter

Sun

New moon

Earth

Saturn

Mars

Uranus

Neptune

A sense of scale ale is important.

Mercury Earth Mars Venus

Jupiter

Saturn

Uranus Neptune

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Ruled Lines, Letters and Borders

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Master the basics

Ways to decorate lines

Repeat the same illustration in a pattern.

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Ways to thicken letters Basically thicken vertical strokes, but for hiragana and kanji, prioritize balance over rules!

English letters Make either vertical stroke thick For a single word.

Be consistent with repeated letters.

For straight letters, thickening both sides creates balance.

Slight protrusions look stylish!

Hiragana

First, thicken the obvious vertical stroke.

Thicken any areas that seem too thin.

Adjust to achieve balance.

Kanji

Thicken the key stroke.

Emphasize the line and dot.

Keeping the overall balance in mind, thicken the rest of the character.

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Use for main or sub headings

All-rounders: characters with thick vertical lines

Variations

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Double lines and gaps are key

Double line characters

Variations

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A handwritten look for headings

Curly characters

Variations

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Japanese and retro-style Japanese characters

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Frequently used English phrases

Add letters and words to illustrations, make combinations, and so on.

Speech bubbles Creating depth makes for a pop-art look.

Birthdays

Write a birthday message inside a decorated cake.

Greetings

Use auspicious colors and items.

Thanks

Write your sentiments on a banner.

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Add line and color in various places on the letters.

Reverse type R

Outline the letters first, and then color the background.

Characters that match illustrations Give the drawings and letters a sense of thematic unity.

Use illustration for part of the phrase

Turn the phrase into a design Use the color and shape to spark ideas.

One letter in “home” is an illustration.

Combine different designs and typefaces Using different designs for each word creates emphasis when you really want to get something across.

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Frequently used Japanese phrases Keep the number of characters consistent

If using hiragana, sometimes the number of characters conveniently lines up. Try g making use of this in the design.

Arrange in a squaree Arrang Put one character into each quadrant of a square design.

Add text inside the illustration Place a phrase inside a suitable illustration.

Change the illustration acco according to the Chine Chinese zodiac year.

One character in each section

Add one character to each part of the illustration.

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Add a floral illustration around the phrase

Arranging seasonal flowers around the outside demonstrates your sense of style.

Turn the border intoo an illustration

A version where the phrase is inside ide a border-turned-illustration.

Characters’ speech bubbles

Creating the look of characters’ speech makes for an adorable effect.

Doodles that are the message

Incorporate the phrase itself into the illustration for a cute look.

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Borders Ÿ Add key words or phrases Ÿ Use handwriting to create a sense of warmth

TTone down the use of color to make the letters stand out.

Just using markers on their own makes for a cute look

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Creating Characters

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What sort of character will you make?

Visualize it as you sketch!

What is its body like and how does it move? Does it walk on two legs like a human? How tall is it?

What sort of thing will you choose? An animal? Food? A person? Or…?

Draw in y ou sketchbo r ok…

What about garments, accouterments and other items? Will it wear clothes? How about a ribbon? Will it carry anything? What’s its name? Give it a name to match the type of character you have in mind.

What sort of personality does it have? Cheerful? Down-toearth?

…as you

think!

How about its family and friends? Is it a child? Does it have friends?

Where does it live? Somewhere familiar?

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Get your thoughts in order and decide

Sketch in the distinctive features

Motif:

A rabbit-shaped moving mushroom

Body:

About two heads tall, walks on two legs

Draw in y

our sket as you th chbook ink.

Personality:

Harmless, with no expression, does not talk Likes mimicry Full of curiosity

low s and yel er’s r a e t r o Sh haract re this c cheeks a emarks. trad

Friends:

Clothes:

Essentially, none— they can be added/ removed as needed depending on the season and situation

Name:

Usagitake (Rabbit Mushroom)

Goes crazy for things and people that interest it

Place of residence: Anywhere—inhabits familiar places (originally from the forest)

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Try drawing various expressions and poses for the character you’ve created! Once the character’s personality is decided, its expressions and movements become clear, so put yourself in the character’s shoes and think how you would act in certain situations in order to pose it.

Basic posture

A well-mannered character

Rear view Largeish tail

Jumping

This character’s coordination is also good

Side profile Tummy sticks out

Sleeping Closes eyes when sleeping

Downcast Ears droop when feeling down

Usagitake’s expressions are limitless!

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Raincoat Futon Umbrella Usagitake covets other people’s things, so it just makes those things its own!

Mask S

e

k on with tap tuc

Usagitake’s own face is the motif on the mask!

Happy

Eyes sparkle when happy

Eating

Mouth only opens when eating [ Main colors ]

I actually came up with the prototype for Usagitake when I was in high school. Since then, I’ve made various changes to get it to its current form. Of course, it’s fine to create a character that’s perfectly formed from the start! However, it’s also possible to take time and develop it gradually, and I think it’s meaningful to enjoy its creation in this manner.

On the next pages I’ll show you a bit of the background to Usagitake’s creation.

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The creation of Usagitake When I was in high school, I was in the art club.

I started sketching the first generation of Usagitake.

The manga I liked at the time

Usagitake: first generation

The supervising teacher liked mushrooms, so…

Mochi that we grilled on the heater in the club’s room

Really? Can you eat this?

…mushrooms became familiar to us.

This is fine. What is this?

On a club tr ip we ate a ste mystery mushrooms w of Terrible work

I really didn’t get oil painting, sculpture and so on.

I could draw Usagitake. This is how you do it!

Look, you have a try.

Oh, right.

Wow, so you can draw things like that!

Um… I can draw these…

do it, If I could ould. w I n the

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Then, life got busy and I put Usagitake on hold for a while.

One day it was decided that I’d appear on kids’ TV.

Why don’t you upload one illustration per day?

Co-performer

Yes! I’ll do that!

Submissive when capable of the task

Nervous

All you have to do for Instagram is take a photo, so it’s easy, don’t you think? That’s simple!

Yes, yes!

So with that in mind…

I started posting illustrations to

Instagram

For a while, I was uploading illustrations other than Usagitake.

Snap!

One day… Hey…something looks different.

At the time, Instagram only allowed one picture per post, so I decided to draw a crowd of Usagitake to really make an impact!

Oh!

Enter Usagitake!

They just kept increasing, and now here I am today.

The more I drew, the fatter Usagitake became, and the shorter the ears got.

Now the face is basically a circle.

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This is Kamo’s m method!

Hand-drawn version

Upload to Instagram for lots of views 1

Once you’ve drawn the picture…

2

…Take it near a window and take a photo. It’s brigh here

t

S nap!

3

Log into Instagram.

4

Select the photo (illustration) and edit. ▶

Frequently used editing tools

To upload multiple pictures in the one post, select this icon:: Adjust

Saturation

Adjust the angle and size of the photo Brightness

Contrast

Mainly to brighten

5

Mainly to make colors more vivid Use when the photo is dull

Add a caption and hashtags and post Adding a # allows you to search for posts with the same hashtag, so it’s convenient. Don’t forget your character’s name! For example: #usagitake

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Create character merchandise! There are various items that you can create, even as an individual. A lot of them require transferring data, but it’s great to see your character come to life. It’s definitely worth giving it a try!

Standin attentiog to n

Stickers

A sticker sold on my LINE online store page. Individuals can produce and sell their own items if they go through the process of production, application and screening. https://store.line.me/stickershop/ product/1649455/ja

p ing u k o o L

Washi tape There was a call for masking tape production (not to sell) and I applied. Many people said they wanted it. We received a lot of requests!

Buttons

I created these as special prizes in the “Usagitake challenge” (not for sale). It was fun working with the circular design.

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Try making a picture book! Start by making mini sketches Back cover (page 12)

Front cover (page 1)

Page 2

Page 3

Page 4

Page 5

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First, look in a book shop or library to find the style of book you want to emulate. Start by making note of the size of the book, size of the pictures, amount of text, number of colors and so on. Page 6

Page 7

Page 8

Page 9

Page 10

Page 11

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Think about the cover of the picture book! First, decide what to draw The cover can be considered to be the “face” of the book. It’s fine to use illustrations from inside the book or other options. One thing I can say is that the cover illustration needs to be something that will generate interest and make the viewer want to open the book.

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I colored motifs from the forest where Usagitake and the bear met and used them to create a border.

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I Index 1940s dress 1950s dress 1960s dress 1990s dress

124 124 124 124

A Abyssinian (cat breed) 25 accessories 117 acorns 180 air defense hood 124 Akashima white-whiskered shrimp 42 alcoholic beverages 75 all-in-one printer 143 all-rounders (text characters) 190–191 altar sweets 101 altocumulus clouds 184 Amanita muscaria 89 Amanita virgineoides 89 ambulance 151 anemone 79 angel 128 angelica tree, Japanese 178 animals 18–30 animals, small 28–30 anniversary symbol 113 apple pie 66 appliances 136, 138–140 April 97 April flowers 80 architecture 160–172 August 101 August flowers 85 avocado 76 Awa Odori festival costume 119

B

babies 45 baby bath 107 baby bottle 107 baby items 107 backhoe 152 backpack 108 bags 117 baguette 64 bagworm moth 31 baked goods 67

ball 121 ballpoint pen 146 bamboo spear 124 banana 62 barber shop symbol 112 baseball cap 108 baseball player 52 baseball symbol 112 basin 135 bat 103 bathroom 134–135 beach umbrella 182 beachcombing 183 beagle 27 bear 18 beauty salon symbol 112 Beckoning Cat (Maneki Neko) 94 bedroom 142 beds 142 bee 34 beef 69 beer 75 beetles 32 beverages 72, 74–75 bicycle 156 binder clip 144 birds 30 birth month flowers 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88 birthday cake 114, 196 birthday doodles 114 birthday presents 114 biscotti 67 biscuit 72 biwa 120 boat orchids 78 Bon festival 85 Bon festival decorations 101 bonbons 67 bonsai 87 books 144 borders, decorative 188, 200 bottles 75, 140 bouncer 107 bouquet 81 bowl 141 box cutter 145

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breads 64–65 bride 110 brown jellyfish 39 brush 148 bubble tea 74 Bubble-era dress 124 bûche de Noël 105 bucket hat 108 budgerigar 28 building symbols 113 buildings 160–172 Bull Terrier 26 bulldog clip 144 bulldozer 152 bullet train 150 bunting 106 bus 156 bus symbol 113 butler 56 butter dish 141 butterbur 178 butterflies 33 button mushroom 63 buttons, creating cartoon character 209

C

cabbage white butterfly 33 café food 73 cakes 66, 114, 196 candy 103 candy cane 105 canteen 124 capybara 22 card 83 carnation 83 carnival rides 154 carnivorous plants 91 carp banners 98 carp motif 111 Cassiopeia (jellyfish) 39 caster board 157 cats 24–25 cave dwelling (Turkey) 160 cell phones 125, 143 chairs 137, 142 change-purse symbol 113

characters (text) 189–195 characters, creating cartoon 202–207 cherry 62 cherry blossom 80, 97 Chichen Itza 169 chicken nuggets 72 chicks, swallow 30 Chihuahua 26 chimpanzee 20 Chinese cuisine 71 Chinese lantern plant 85, 101 chitose-ame candy 104 chocolate coronet 64 chocolates 67 Christmas decorations 105 Christmas tree 105 Chūson-ji Temple 167 cicada 31 cilantro 76 city vehicles 151 Clione 38 cloche hat 116 clouds 184–185 cloudy weather symbols 174 clownfish 42 cocktails 75 coelacanth 41 coffee grinder 140 coffee 74 coffee maker 140 coffee symbol 113 coins, old-fashioned 123 colored pencils 146 computer, notebook 143 conditioner 135 coniferous bonsai 87 construction vehicles 152 containers 141 contrails 184 cookies 67 cooking utensil, outdoor 179 corn on the cob 182 cosmetics 130 court attendants 96 court musicians 96 courtesan dress 123

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cover, picture book 212–213 cowherd 100 crane 152 crape myrtle 90 cream soda 74 crêpes 67 crockery 141 crocodile 18 croissant 65 cumulonimbus clouds 184 cup 179 cups, coffee 141 curly text characters 194–195 curry 73 curtains 137 cutlery 141 cutting 145 cutting board 140 Cyclamen 88

D

Dachshund 26 dagger 122 Dahlia 86 daikon 69 Dalmation 27 danish 64 Daruma 94 death cap 89 December 105 December flowers 88 decorated hats 124 dentist symbol 112 desk 144 desktop computer 143 diaper 107 dictionary 147 digestive biscuits 67 dining room 138 dining symbols 113 dinner roll 64 diploma 109 dorayaki 68 Doberman 27 doctor 53 dogs 26–27

doll festival 96 dolphin 35 doors 133 double line text characters 192–193 dragonfly 31 dress, a-line 110, 124 dress, mermaid 110 dress, princess 110 dressing table 130 drill 148 drinking vessel 120 dry-cleaning symbol 112 duck 30 dump truck 152 dumplings, moon viewing 102

E

eagle 30 earrings 117 Earth 186 earthquake symbol 175 earthworm 31 Easter Bunny 97 editor 55 Edo period dress 123 egg 69 eggplant 61 elementary school 108 elementary school students 47 elephant 18 elf 129 emperor 96 empress 96 evening clouds 185 evil spirit 95, 129 expressions, facial 58 eye shadow 130 eyeglasses 117 eyelash curler 130

F

Facebook symbol 113 faces 49, 58 fairytale fashions 128–129 fall in the mountains 180 fan, electric 139

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fan, feather 125 fantasy vehicles 155 fashion 116–130 February 95 February flowers 78 Ferris wheel 154 festival fashion 118–119 fiddlehead 178 firefly 31 firetruck 151 fish paste 69 flamingo 30 flight attendant 57 flip-flops 116 floral arrangement 81 flour paste cake 69 flower arranging 81 flower hat jelly 39 flowering bonsai 87 flowers 78–86, 92, 97, 99, 101 flying saucer 155 folder 147 foliage bonsai 87 food to go 72 footballfish 40 fork 70 fountain pen 144 fox mask 118 frankfurter sausage 69 Freesia 78 French Bulldog 27 French fries 72 fried tofu 69 fries 72 frog 99 fruiting bonsai 87 frying pan 141 funerary figurines, terracotta 120

G

game creator 55 gas range 140 geisha 57 gentian 85 Gerbera 86 ghost 103

giant isopod 40 giant squid 41 gift envelope 111 gingerbread man 105 Ginkgo Castle 166 giraffe 20 glamping tent 179 glasses 117 glue 144 gluing 145 go-go boots 125 goat 23 Golden Pavillion (Kinkakuji) 164 goldfish 29 graduates 109 grapes 102 grass house (Hawaii) 161 grass-roofed house (Norway) 160 grasshopper 34 grave marker 101, 120 Great Sphinx, the 169 Great Wall of China, the 168 great white shark 37 grilled food 182 groom 110 gyoza 71

H

hakama 111 hamburger 72 hammer 148 hammerhead shark 37 hamster 28 handbags 117 hannya mask 119 haori 111 happi jacket 118 hare 181 hats 108, 116, 124–125 hawk 30 headphones 143 Heian period dress 121 hemp stalks 101 herbarium 81 Hercules beetle 32 hermit crab 38

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Himeji Castle 165 Hinamatsuri 96 Hippie-era dress 124 hiragana 189, 191, 193, 195 historical costumes 120–125 Hokkaido Clock Tower 167 home office 143 horse 128 Horyuji Five-storied Pagoda 165 hospital symbol 112 hosta 178 hot dog 72 hotcakes 73 house exterior 133 hyacinth 92 hydrangeas 99 Hyottoko mask 118

I

ichigo daifuki 68 igloo 181 illustrator 55 imperial dress, male (sokutai ) 121 infant clothing 106 insects 31–34 Instagram symbol 113 Instagram, uploading to 208 iron 148 Itsukushima Shrine Torii 164

J

Jack-o’-lantern 103 January 94 January flowers 78 Japanese cuisine 69 Japanese lute 120 Japanese sweets 68 Japanese sword 123 jinbei outfit 118 July 100 July flowers 84 June 99 June flowers 82 Jupiter 186

K

kangaroo 21 kanji 189, 191, 193, 195 karate symbol 112 katana 123 kerosene heater 139 kettle 140 kid (goat) 23 killer whale 35 kimono 111, 123 king 128 king oyster (mushroom) 63 kingfisher 30 Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) 164 kitchen 138 kitchen utensils 140 knife 70, 140 knitted cap 116 koala 21 Kofun period dress 120 kokedama (moss ball) bonsai 87 Kokufu Bunka dress 121 kombu 69 konjac 69 Kumamoto Castle 166 Kyoto Tower 163

L

ladybug 31 lamb 23 lamp 143 landslide symbol 175 lantern 101 lantern, paper 97 laptop computer 143 latte 74 Leaning Tower of Pisa 172 leek 61 letters, English 189–190, 192, 194 letters, how to thicken vertical strokes 189 library book symbol 112 lighthouse 183 lighting 138 lily 84 lily of the valley 82

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lines, decorative 188, 200 lion 19 lion’s mane (mushroom) 63 lioness 19 lionhead goldfish 29 lip gloss 130 living area 136 living room furniture 137 locomotive 150 Lucky Cat 94 Lythrum anceps 101

M

maid 56 mail symbol 113 mailboxes 133 maitake 63 makeup 130 makeup brushes 130 Maneki Neko 94 March 96 March flowers 80 marker 146 Mars 186 mascara 130 May 98 May flowers 82 mechanical pencil 146 medieval costume 126 Megane Bridge 167 memo pad 147 men 45 Mercury 186 mermaid 129 merry-go-round 154 message banner 114 message in a bottle 183 mid-summer flowers 85 Milky Way 185 mimosa (plant) 90 miniature house 105 Miniature schnauzer 26 mirror 130 Miscanthus sinensis 102 miso soup 69 mobile 107

Mojiko Station 166 money bag symbol 113 Mont-Saint-Michel 171 moon jelly 39 Moon-viewing decorations 102 Moon, phases of the 186 Moorish idol 42 morning glory 92 morpho butterfly 33 mortar board 109 moss ball 87 Mother’s Day flowers 83 movie symbol 112 muffins 67 muffler 117 Munchkin (cat breed) 25 mushrooms 63, 89 Mycena pura 89

N

nail polish 130 nails 148 Nara period dress 120 necklaces 117 neckwear 117 Neptune 186 ninja costume 122 Norwegian forest cat 25 nosegay 81 notebook 147 notebook computer 143 November 104 November flowers 88 numerals 114 nurse 54 nursery school 108 nursery school teacher 55

O

o-dango rice dumplings 68 occupations 52–57 October 103 October flowers 86 octopus 69 oden stew 69 office 143

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oiled-paper umbrella 123 okame mask 119 omelet rice 73 Omphalotus japonicus 89 onesie 106 onion rings 72 otter 22

P

pager 125 palanquin 158 pancakes 73 panda 19 paper 147 paper clip 144 paper lantern 97 parachute dress 124 parakeet 28 parrot 30 party hat 114 party popper 114 pastry chef 54 patterns, decorative 188, 200 pen 144 pencil 146 pencil case 144 penguin 36 peppers 61, 76 perfumes 130 Persian longhair (cat breed) 25 pets 24–29 phone symbol 113 photos 144 phrases, frequently used English 196–197 phrases, frequently used Japanese 198–199 piano symbol 112 pickles 69 picture book, creating a cartoon character 210–211 pig 18 pilot 56 pincushion 148 pine cone 180 pine decoration, New-Year’s 94 pins 148 pipe, tobacco 123

pirate 129 pirate ship 155 pitcher plant 91 pizza toast 73 planets 186 plates 141 pliers 148 pogo stick 157 poinsettia 88 polar bear 36 police car 151 police officer 56 pollen symbol 175 Pomeranian 26 poodle, toy 27 pool tube float 182 porcupine fish 42 poses 50–51 pots 141 potty seat 107 pounded fish cake 69 powder puff 130 praying mantis 31 precious stones 120 pretzel 65 prince 128 princess 128 printer 143 protractor 144 psychedelic dress 125 pumpkin 60 pumpkin carriage 155 pumps 116 Pyramids at Giza 169

R

rabbit 28 rain clouds 184 rainbow symbol 175 rainy weather symbols 174 ramen 71 range, gas 140 red houses (Sweden) 160 refrigerator 138 reindeer 105 remora 37

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remote control 138 rhinoceros beetle 32 rice 69 rice cakes, New-Year’s 94 rice cooker 140 rickshaw 158 Risshakuji Temple 167 roasted chicken 105 robe, twelve-layered (junihitoe ) 121 roller coaster 154 romance symbols 113 rose 82 ruler 144 rusk 64

S

Sagrada Familia 171 saké 75, 102 sakura 80, 97 samurai armor 122 samurai clothing 123 samurai helmet 98 sandwich 65 sandwich bread 64 Santa Claus 105 Sapporo Clock Tower 167 satchel, child’s 108 Saturn 186 saw 148 sawshark 37 scale 140 scarf 117 Schnauzer, miniature 26 school buildings 108 scissors 145, 148 scooter 157 scotch tape 145 Scottish Fold (cat breed) 25 screwdrivers 148 screws 148 scroll 121 sea creatures 34–42 sea squirt 39 seagull 30, 183 seahorse 38 seasons 178–183

seniors 47 September 102 September flowers 86 set squares 144 sewing items 148 sewing machine 148 shadows 185 shampoo 135 shampoo guard 135 sharks 37 shaved ice 182 shawl 117 sheep 23 Shiba 27 Shichi-Go-San festival 104 shiitake 63 Shinto priest 57 shoebill stork 30 shoes 116 shopping symbol 113 shortcake 66 shoulder phone 125 shower 135 shrimp 42 shrine 162 shrine maiden 57 shumai 71 Shuri Castle 166 sickle and chain 122 side table 137 skateboard 157 skates 181 ski hat 116 skillet 179 skin care applications 130 skis 181 skull 103 sleeping bag 179 slippers 134 small animals 28–30 sneakers 116 snowboarder 181 snowy weather symbols 174 soccer player 52 soccer symbol 112 sofa 137

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soft drink 74, 182 soft-serve ice cream 72 somen noodles 101 spaghetti Napolitana 73 spear 122 Sphinx, the Great 169 spiderweb 31 spikenard, Japanese 178 spiral-bound notebook 147 spirit horse 101 spoon 70 sports spectator symbol 112 spotted garden eel 39 spotted jelly 39 spring in the mountains 178 squad car 151 St. Basil’s Cathedral 170 St. Paul’s Cathedral 174 stag beetles 32 stained-glass cookies 67 stamps 144 standard 122 star festival decorations 100 Statue of Liberty 168 steamed meat bun 71 stickers, creating cartoon character 209 stilted houses (Philippines) 161 stilted structures (Thailand) 161 stoat 22 stocking, Christmas 105 stone dwellings (Greece) 160 stool 135 straw mushroom 63 strawberry 62 street car 150 stroller 107 studying symbol 112 summer at the seaside 182 summer in the mountains 179 Sun 186 sunflower 84 sunglasses 124 sunny weather symbols 174 sunscreen 130 surfer 183 surgeon fish 42

sushi 95 swaddling 106 swallow 30 swallowtail butterfly 33 swan 30 sweet bean roll 64 sweet bun 64 sweet pea 79 sweet potato 60 Swiss roll 66 sword 122–123, 126 symbols 112–113

T

table 137 Taj Mahal 170 Tanegashima Space Center 166 tape dispenser 145 tape measure 144 tape rolls 144 taro 102 taxi 156 teapot 141 telescope eye goldfish 29 television 138 tent 179 terrier 26 thatched houses (Japan) 161 thread 148 throwing stars 122 thunder and lightning symbols 175 tiger 18 toddlers 47 tofu and vegetables 69 toilet 134 toilet brush 134 toilet paper 134 toilet seat 134 Tokyo Dome 162 Tokyo Sky Tree 163 Tokyo Station 163 Tokyo Tower 163 Tokyo, buildings in 162 tomato 60 Tonkinese (cat breed) 25 tools 148

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torii gate 164 tornado symbol 175 tortoise 29 towers 163 Toy poodle 27 traffic cones 152 trains 150 tram 150 tricycle 157 trolley 150 trolley symbol 113 tsunami symbol 175 Tsutenkaku 163 tulip 80 turtle 29 Twitter symbol 113

U

UFO 155 uniform, military 124 uploading to Instagram 208 Uranus 186 Usagatiake (character), creating of 206–207

V

vaccination symbol 112 vacuum cleaner 136 Valentine’s Day flowers 79 vampire 103 van 156 vegetables 60–61 vehicles 150–158 Venus 186 Venus flytrap 91 virtual meetup symbol 113 volcanic eruption symbol 175

W

warlord dress 122 Warring States period 122 wartime garb (1940s) 124 washi tape, creating cartoon character 209 washing machine 136

wasps 34 watch 116 water bug 31 water strider 31 watermelon 182 weather 174–175 weaver girl 100 wedding ceremony 110–111 whale 35 whale shark 37 wheelbarrow 152 whiskey 75 White Heron Castle 165 wind symbol 175 windcatchers (Iran) 160 windows 133 wine 75 winter at the seaside 183 winter in the mountains 181 witch 103, 129 women 45 wonton 71 wooden structures (Canada) 161 world costumes 127–128 world cuisine 70 wrench 148 wristwatch 116 writing utensils 144, 146

X

xiao long bao 71

Y

YouTube symbol 113 yukata outfit 119 Yule log 105 yurt (Mongolia) 160

Z

zodiac signs, Chinese 177 zodiac signs, Western 176 zoo animals 18–23 Zoom conference symbol 113

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