How to Doodle Year-Round: Cute & Super Easy Drawings for Holidays, Celebrations and Special Events - With Over 1000 Drawings 4805315865, 9784805315866

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HOW TO DOODLE YEAR-ROUND Cute & SUPER Easy Drawings FOR HOLIDAYS, CELEBRATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

KAMO

Contents Let’s Doodle ..... 4

How to Draw with a Pen How to use this book ..... 8 The Basics 1: First, try drawing with a ballpoint pen ..... 10 Practicing loops, jagged lines, circles, triangles and squares ..... 12 The Basics 2: Let’s practice various ways of applying color..... 14 1The Basics 3: Learn the basics of color coordination..... 16 Learn the basics for drawing body parts in order to create caricatures ..... 18 2 Combine the face and body of animals for cute, comical effects ..... 20 3-4 Make changes to the basic structure to create insects and marine creatures 5-6 ..... 22 7-8 Create simple designs and color schemes for plants and flowers ..... 24 9-10 The angles are important when drawing food and other small items ..... 26 11 Create icons and symbols and give ruled lines a pop art look ..... 28 Doodles for Spring Use playful flourishes to make your letters bold and distinctive ..... 30 Crayon set ..... 34 Calendar ..... 35 12 Use spring colors to enhance blooms and blossoms ..... 36 13 Use bright colors to create a range of spring plants ..... 38 14 Bring spring creatures to life with the use of soft colors ..... 40 15 In Japan, spring means the Doll Festival and Children’s Day ..... 42 16 Pastels give spring fashions a feminine look and feel ..... 44 17 Use seasonal produce to show the colorful foods of spring ..... 46 18 Use doodles for spring term activities at school ..... 48 19 Draw your own invitations for parties and gatherings ..... 50 Doodles for Summer T-shirts ..... 54 Handkerchiefs and handmade fans ..... 55 20 Choose doodles that capture the spirit of summer ..... 56 21 Draw items associated with fun outdoor summer activities ..... 58 22 Use doodles to capture the zodiac and constellations of the summer sky ..... 60

23 Capture the seasonal feel of nature to give summer creatures an authentic look..... 62 24 Use vibrant colors to capture summer plants bursting with life ..... 64 25 Give your summer fashions a cool, fresh look ..... 66 26 Make summer produce look ripe and flavorful ..... 68 27 Use rain imagery to capture wet summer days and thunderstorms ..... 70 28 Add original illustrations to greeting cards ..... 72 29 Dress up presents with illustrations that reflect the recipient’s interests ..... Doodles for Fall Plastic bottles ..... 78 Book covers and bookmarks ..... 79 74 30 The colors of Halloween bring your spooky doodles to life ..... 80 31 Add delicious details to fall foods ..... 82 32 Focus on the details when drawing hobby items ..... 84 33 Incorporate silhouettes into your fall-themed doodles ..... 86 34 Cars are a key element in drawings of fall excursions ..... 88 35 Make fall creatures adorably plump as they prepare for winter ..... 90 36 Capture the details and transformations of fall plants ..... 92 Doodles for Winter Puzzles ..... 96 Gift bags and cards ..... 97 37 Keep outlines simple when creating illustrations for Christmas ..... 98 38 Use three main colors as the foundation for holiday cards ..... 100 39 Doodles for things associated with the Japanese New Year ..... 102 40 Handwritten New Year’s greetings add a heartfelt touch ..... 104 41 Hand-drawn hearts perfectly convey Valentine’s Day sentiments ..... 106 42 Make winter wear look fluffy and warm ..... 108 43 Highlight the stitching and weave when drawing knitted and woollen wear ..... 44 110 45 When drawing winter sports, simplify the figures for a cleaner look ..... 112 46 Make use of outlines to draw cute winter creatures ..... 114 47 Use greenery when drawing winter plants ..... 116 48 Add steam lines to capture the warmth of winter dishes ..... 118 49 Add heartfelt illustrations and messages to New Year’s greeting cards ..... 50 120 51 Send your congratulations in handmade illustrated birthday card ..... 122 Use line drawings to make events simple and easily understood ..... 124 For wedding, birth and other announcements, keep it brief ..... 126

Let’s Hey, everyone, I’m Kamo, the author and illustrator of this book. Thanks for joining me as together we discover the joys of doodling the whole year round. The seasons-and the holidays, celebrations, observances and special events they contain-are a perfect excuse to use doodles to dress up your notebooks, cards, letters, invitations and anything else you wish to add that special touch to. This book contains a wealth of doodle suggestions, divided by season, to add to your personal items and messages. Start with these, then create your own!

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The most important thing about doodling is that it is simple, easy to do and easy to understand. As you work through the book, picking up various drawing tricks and techniques and referring to the steps and stages along the way, your doodles will take on detail and character. In other words, they’ll be an expression of you! I’ve scattered key points throughout. They’re marked in red  , so use them as a reference when you’re first starting out.

Don’t forget to highlight and showcase your individual doodling style as it develops. When you’re ready to personalize an illustration, to add your own unique embellishments or if you just want to go off in a design direction all your own, keep an eye out for the blue markers  throughout the book. They show you parts of a drawing you can change as you see fit. Doodling is about improvzation, so be open to the changes and improvizations. Doodle with confidence, let your hand flow freely across the page, looping and swirling, and you never know what amazing illustrations will appear before you. Happy doodling, – Kamo

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How to Draw with a Pen Let’s start with the basics: How do I use my pen? Once you’ve mastered how to draw lines, apply color and create color schemes, you’ll soon be off and doodling. So let’s start practicing.

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How to use this book Are you just starting out or an already experienced doodler?

Choose the path that suits you best! I can’t draw What is this!?

I really want to draw something... I can draw Wow, maybe this drawing isn’t too bad!

I’ll just give it a go!

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There are all kinds of ballpoint pens

Copy the illustrations in this book by tracing over them

Look out for the red icon on each page and make use of it when drawing!

I did it ! Try altering the illustration a bit too

I’ll try a seasonal illustration!

use different colors

change the pattern There are illustrations for all seasons from page 32 on! Use whichever ones work for the event you’re drawing. 9

First, try drawing with a ballpoint pen

The Basics Before you draw lines or write letters and numbers with a ballpoint pen, read through these basic points. Then pick up that pen and get drawing! raw! I want to d

Cherish that feeling...

egin Before you b Lighting

Posture Any kind of posture is fine, but for your own sake, it’s best to sit properly.

Make sure the room is bright enough for drawing

How to hold the pen A 60-degree angle puts the least pressure on your finger 10

Grab hold of the pen

How to choose the paper Draw on anything you like Copy paper Sheets from rece ipts a notebook

Memo paper Napkins from cafes and restaurants

The ba ck advertis of in materia g l

Getting the knack of drawing a straight line From this point

To this point

starting point

finishing point

Draw the line in a single breath The trick is to look slightly ahead of where the tip of the pen is when drawing. start where you goal where you are drawing are looking

Getting the knack of drawing a circle Visualize the size

Start from wherever is easiest

Draw the Look slightly shape in a beyond the tip single breath of the pen

approximate size starting point finishing point

to how ice c p ra t

Start by making short straight lines and small circles, gradually makingStraight lines and circles them longer and larger are the basics, but they’re actually very difficult! as you practice. Don’t worry if you can’t draw them straight away.

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ags big bold zigz

The main thing is to get used to drawing, so draw freely and as much as you like. snow

loo p t he loo p

rain

wa ves

Make as many zigzags as you like!

zigz ags

lollipop

t scrip e v i curs fake

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Like a pattern!

ding g din dong dong

They can be characters, too! tee hee !

Use loopy lines to indicate clouds! valley mountain fold

sob

fold Fluffy, airy lines make clouds too!

A triangle and a square make a house

Make two

train tracks

It’s actually easy to draw trains!

Donuts

Spring into action! They’re cute even when the starting point and finishing point don’t quite meet up!

flower for good work

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Let’s practice various ways of applying color

The Basics The way color is added to a doodle can completely change it. Look over these various ways of adding highlighting hues or the pop of color to your illustrations. Once you’re used to making lines, it’s easy to use them to apply color.

horizontal vertical & horizontaldiagonal

Dots can be as random as you like

Large dots 14

The main thing is to work in one direction. Don’t worry if the lines don’t fit exactly within the shape!

crossed

Don’t concentrate on one area, but look at the whole space to fill it with color!

Dots in a Dots in groupsLarge and small dots horizontal row of three

Color to fit the shape Coloring by going around and around

Follow the direction of the shape

Coloring with jagged lines

Keep the lines going in one direction

More practice

How to color hair ble scrib le b ib scr

Coloring with short, choppy lines

Make circles to color in buns

The area to Follow the direction be colored of the hair Completely Roughly colored in colored in

Intentionally shifting the colored area

Creates a neatA more casualA slightly more impression impression stylish look

Alter the coloring method for a cute effect Don’t layer color. It’s best to just fill it in as much as you can. 15

Learn the basics of color coordination

The Basics Coordinating colors is another way to set your illustrations apart. Play with different combinations until you’ve found the right look. Main color

Characteristics etc Easy to use as the main line in a drawing. Creates a chic impression when applied as color. Use for a low-key look. Goes with any other color.

Color 1

Color 1 + color 2

Color 1 + color 2 + color 3

Makes for a stylish look. Even used alone, it creates a strong impression. A color with a neat, clean feel. Stands out even when used alone. Fresh and cool. Use with cool tones to create a stronger impression. A natural color that stands out even when used on its own. A color that works for people of all ages. It is not as strong as green and makes for a softer look. Doesn’t stand out as much as other colors. Use when adding just a touch of color. A color that works for people of all ages. A go-to when you’re not sure what color to use. Tends to make a feminine impression. Creates a pop-art vibe. Bright and warm, it works surprisingly well with any other color. Elegant and enchanting, this is quite a difficult color to combine with others but looks stylish when it works. Easy to use as the main line in a drawing. Makes a softer impression than black. * These are my impressions of these colors as they appear in ballpoint pen. Please use them simply as a reference. 16

Copying When you find an illustration you like

Copy the good parts, it’s the perfect the parts you like opportunity as much as to copy it. you can!

Tips Look carefully

Observe the object so that in your head, you can rotate it around completely

View it from various angles

Have confidence

Don’t overthink things Really?

That’s so cute!

Don’t worry that the drawing doesn’t look like the object or that things are sticking out in the wrong places! What you draw is right!

Your drawing is a lot better than you think

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Learn the basics for drawing body parts Drawing human figures can be hard!! Make boisterous boys in order to create caricatures full of life by using straight lines, and use curved lines for demure Use a simple ratio Facial outline, hairstyle girls. Keep the character’s personality in mind too. to draw the body and head

Long faceShort hairShaved head Tips for nose boys For men, the nose can be used to indicate age A youthMiddle aged * Make women’s noses a little less obvious

arms These are the parts that move

boy

Use slightly sharp lines The legs are apart for a confident stance fingersthumb & zigzags thumb

zigzags

extend Palm peace signclenched fist 18

eyes The face looks different dependingFacial outline, hair style Tips for girls on the positioning of the eyes For girls, changing only the hair narrow set wide set makes for a totally different look Various eye shapes

A sharp hairstyle A curly perm A bob for a heartfor a long face for a round face shaped face

Blunt bob with bangs braids

Expressions

girl Use slightly rounded lines

sad winking happy

Cute movements

How to hide hands

angry

sneaky tip s

Behind the back Folded in front Hands on hips

surprised

legs

These are the parts that move!

Try making Sitting movements (side view) so you can use your own 19 body to check things

Combine the face and body of animals Most animals start with the same basic shapes, so add for cute, comical effects ears to a round face or a tail to the round rear end to create different animals. Once you’ve got the hang of drawing fourAim for a Foundation Add the nose legged animals, you’ll find it’s really quite simple. slightly wide, shape to indicate the round shape

direction the animal is facing

Triangles for a cat

As is for a cat

Larger for a squirrel

extend it for a dog

Make sure the nose is pig-like

flatten it for a pig

Add a tail oses es p l a g im face from the side al an on the pa c i p y T o n o w t fall o h + front-on body n summer are s ch seaso a e d ad for rea winter r view movement

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Draw a fourad hange the he C legged animal imal to fit the an horse-like animals

animals with a rounded shape

Slightly stretch a pig in profile Make the body bigger

How long is the neck? elephant

shift the face forward

Make it long for a giraffe sheep mouse Shorten it for a fawn birds

Diffe re are s nt types h for e own on t of birds ach s h easo e pages n too

front view

use a circle for birds too side view

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Make changes to the basic structure to Insects are made up of a head, thorax and abdomen, while create insects and marine creatures fish typically have a long, thin body and a tail. Add color and decoration to bring out individual characteristics, using the insect sample illustrations as a reference. Insect bodies are divided into the head, thorax and abdomen.

head If you understand thorax the basic body abdomenstructure, it’s easy to caricaturize

ant

make three circles

legs are attached to the thorax

stag beetle add horns

bee Wings are also attached to the thorax wiggly worm

caterpillar 22

grasshopper

centipede

cockroach

woodlouse

Various kinds of torso long and thin

fish Torso + tail

Various tails

rounded

Fan shape

triangular

Divided into two

Add various markings

Patterned Add tail fins and dorsal fins too!

variations

squid You don’t need to draw all the legs

octopus sea anemone starfish

Make a puffed-out star shape

Draw the rock too 23

Create simple designs and color schemes for plants and flowers

For flowers and plants, simplify the main elements, then fill in the colorful bloom and the rest however you like. Decorate the edges of message cards with flowers to add that extra touch of cheer!

various centers Little bumps

flowers Center + petals + leaves

various petals

Separate petals Lines radiating out Large center various leaves

Petals forming a round Layers of petals

paired Lots of small flowers off-balance spiky

Try making different kinds of 24 leaves

various combinations in a group

Various trunks

trees Trunk + leaves

Multiple branches

various types of foliage

Opposing branches

loopy lines

with the roots included

circular lines

divided into separate branches

Change the color for fall leaves

showing each individual leaf How to draw leaves The shape of a spade in a pack of cards

fern

tapered

curvy

leaf veins! jagged

leaf veins are straight 25

The angles are important when drawing Making snacks and other foods look realistic is harder than itfood and other small items looks! Rather than drawing them from the front, experiment It’s easiest to tell donut What angle should by doodling them from the side, diagonally or from another that this is a donut from directly you draw food on off-kilter viewpoint. when it’s shown above From the side to make it from directly above! easily recognizable? muffin cookie From directly From the side From directly From directly From the side above above below

How should you draw a slice of cake?

From directly From the sideFrom directlyFrom the back above below ...it doesn’t look like a slice of cake from any angle... in cases like this

When you want to add dimension to an object, use this method try drawing! whole cake

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Combine two angles sandwich bread

cutlery fork Draw cutlery on an angle so that it’s easily recognizable, too wooden

knife

spatula

whisk

chopsticks spoon

butter knife

bring out textures Aluminum ladle Draw the grain of the wood

Make it look shiny

mug

pot

Craft utensils scissors spray bottle Bring out the cute shapes that characterize craft utensils pincushion thread bobbin

pincushion

iron

The key is to draw pins sticking out of the cushion sewing mannequin

Sewing machine Use dots to indicate Sewing thread measurement units Tape measure ruler 27

Create icons and symbols and give ruled lines a pop art look

Various symbols and signs come to life and command extra attention when they’re hand drawn. To add a decorative touch, use lines and design motifs to frame your doodles. oh!

Look for cute designs in textbooks, around town and so on

use when drawing maps!

road symbols etc

taxi standtraffic light parking from textbooks school town hall field

from phone symbols!

study 28

one way bathrooms stairs

A is greater A in ratio approximatelyconclusion than B to B

sweat

OK

no

rushing sparkling heart understood

clenched fist rise

appointment mail

phone

fall

smile tears

hugs and kisses

repeat

Getting the knack of ruled lines Getting the knack of ruled lines Step Step

Decide on a rule for the pattern

Stick to that rule

The trick is to repeat the pattern at regular intervals!

Repeating dots Large and small dots Variety of dots Straight line and dashes Zigzag and dots Flowers, stems and leaves Wavy line and flowers Like a label

blackboard

variations for corners

like a postage stamp

paper

tape

thumb tack magnet 29

Use playful flourishes to make your letters bold and distinctive Tip

Don’t restrict your doodles to just objects and people, embellish letters, script and alphabetic symbols as well. Consider the meanings of the words you’re using as you create designs to complement them. Form letters so that they fit into evenly spaced boxes.

Remove the boxes, and this is the result... ...it’s a bit off balance... Alter the size of the characters for visual variety. Try doodling Chinese and Japanese characters, playing with the sizes and shapes

Tip Slightly raising the characters at their See you tomorrow See you tomorrow top right makes for The horizontal line The horizontale a mature look is all over the place line is straight every rose Letters are part of the illustration, has its thorn so they work effectively if you match them to the mood of the drawing 30

rs as e t t e l ate ines Decor uld ruled l rule o a you wDecide on ing letters corat le for de to that ru Stick

Thicken vertical strokes

Add dots at ends

White version

Add bars at ends

Add triangles at ends Hollow letters

Use dots Double strokes Brushstroke style Place inside circles Add effect Add an accent

Drop shadow Different colors for each stroke Place inside bunting Insert musical symbols Place in a speech bubble 31

Doodles for Spring It’s time to sketch the seasons, starting with the rebirth of spring. Try to incorporate the feeling of vitality and the anticipation of new life into your drawings, especially through the gentle use of color to bring out an air of softness.

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Lucy, r a e D s Thank e ll th and a ! best

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Give your gear a makeover

Spring is the time to renew, refresh, reinvigorate. Give your favorite things a whole new look by decorating them with cute icon-style drawings.

Crayon set

Mark each crayon in a set with its color name and accompanying icon or symbol. Add illustrations to liven up the lid of the box as well.

Gel ballpoint pens These types of pens color beautifully, as they combine the advantages of oil-based and water-based inks. 34

April

May

October

November

June

December

July

August

September

January

February

March

Calendar Decorate a calendar with illustrations for each month of the year. Add symbols for Saturday and Sunday or to indicate special days. 35

Use spring colors to enhance blooms and blossoms April showers bring May flowers. Spring means buds, blooms and blossoms. Here the focus is on cherry blossoms, but choose any spring flower you want to doodle. Dress up an invitation with items you associate with the season. A split in the petals is

Cherry blossoms key when drawing these.

The petals look cute joined together too.

One petal Draw the calyxes Draw five petals Cherry blossoms and branch Draw the blossoms Multiple blossoms

cherry tree

Draw the branch

Add light green as an accent color

Draw the Use pink to drawScatter blossoms trunk the fluffy outline randomly over the foliage

main colors

sub-colors

Soft colors suit spring best! pink 36

yellow light green pale blueorangebrown

blossom-viewing items lantern

The struts and top are key for a Japanese umbrella

bento box Sushi rolls

Put in a snacks lot of food! Omelette three-colored dumplings roll octopus

Mixed vegetables in three colors

cherry colors

cherry mochi

meatballs stuffed mochi

rape flower colors spring mountain colorsbutterfly colors

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Use bright colors to create a range of Spring blooms make great doodles. Add them to cards, spring plants messages and invitations. Save the carnations and bouquets for Mother’s Day cards. tulips large leaves grow from the base

plum blossoms rounded petals

lions dande

For Day Mother’s This method works too 38

Icon-like stylized flowers are cute too.

plums have one flower per joint clover The blossoms look like this

carnations

new shoots seeds

horsetails

get don’t for s m e the st

make lots of loops Blooms are wisteria tre more plentif llis ul at the top

wisteria

violets

there are fewer blo om at the tip s

rape flo we

r

the t o is a p cl of sm uster flowe all r below s indivi are d flowe ual rs field of rape flower (canola)

lily of the valley

The key is to make one petal larger than the others Make a flower crown by joining small blooms together in a circle

Add a bow to long stems

Draw wrapping paper to make a bunch of flowers into a bouquet 39

Bring spring creatures to life with the Spring means the return of birds. Add your favorite use of soft colors winged creatures to diaries, notepads and journals. Or try a different spring animal. Gentle tones evoke the feel of the tail split swallow season. into two Incorporate particular characteristics to tion a i r a v make each bird look as it should With plum blossoms

nightingale

Make the tail long

pheasant peregrine falcon Give baby birds large faces and small bodies mole

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head : body = 1 : 1

Make the body large and defined Play up animals’ characteristics and add accessories and other small items

Two wings on each side

bee

draw first the light and then the dark color

ladybug butterfly

make whatever markings you like

on variati Depicting them flitting among flowers makes it easier to convey what they are

boing!

rabbit

you don’t need to draw both legs on each side

deer side

An adult has a large body and a small face

front fawn side front

Even if the body is facing the same way, altering the direction of the face allows for variation

add rosy cheeks for a more childlike look

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In Japan, spring means the Doll Festival The spotlight is on Japanese kids in these two spring and Children’s Day events, but cute kids and dolls can be added to any kid-related event Emperor doll at a school or daycare center. Long, narrow face Empress doll Broad face Peach The petals blossoms are pointed

Girl in kimono

The left front of the kimono goes over the right Amazake (sweet sake) For peach flowers, two blossoms grow per branch tri-colored mochi

d 3r h c r The Doll Ma

Festival

wagashi Festive rice

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Carpbanners

Boy in traditional dress

Male traditional dress is a haori jacket andMake different sizes and colors hakama pants

Kintaro

For both boys and girls, the kimono crosses left over right. hatchet

Iris

oak-leaf-wrapped mochi

Golden Week

Iris leaves Three petals for bathing above and three below 5th May Children’s Day or sweet sticky rice the Boys’ Festival

helmet

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Pastels give spring fashions a feminine Focus on the details to give clothes and accessories a look and feel feminine feel. Have fun creating the perfect spring outfits. scarves

Flight attendant dresses style Various ways of tying a stole or scarf collar

Outfit using spring colors

cosmetics perfume

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Shorten to make a tunic

bags

Nail polish

shoes Ballet flats Ballet flats viewed from viewed from the side the front Heels viewed Heels viewed from the front from the side

casual shirts Change the office collar to make Variations on various shirts the basic top button downs Alter the Make into neckline short sleeves pants Change the length and

nt stude vests blazers

skirts

width to create different looks skinny jeans? or baggy?

Add buttons to make a cardigan Dress me in different outfits!

r caree n m wo a

Fewpleats Multiple pleats

For the office, go slightly more fitted

Draw a typical teenager!

skirts

accessories

student items

basic Document bag earrings

Multiple gathers

long tight

On denim skirts, the stitching is the key point

loafers sneakers indoor slippers corsage 45

Use seasonal produce to show the colorful foods of spring

Starting with spring vegetables, try drawing the tastes of the season. Bamboo shoots

Cut sections of bamboo shoots

Edible bud of the butterbur plant It looks like a flower Snap peas Make them look as if they are super fresh wasabi

asparagus

cabbage

fiddlehead fern

beans The dark markings are key butterbur

This is bracken strawberries

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orange

tuna

sea bream

The striped mackerel pattern is a defining feature Zigzag clams dorsal fin

Burdock and The burdock is the miso mochi key feature

dumplings

Green tea

matcha

Cuisine onigiri, or rice balls

the mouth is pointed Freshly opened Draw it on a plate

Show the cross section ham . lettuce . egg

Clam pasta

Spring Potato salad . tomato vegetable Apron in salad Spring colors

cafe meal

Piled onto the plate

potato

Wrapped bento box 47

Use doodles for spring term activities Spring brings the second half of the school year. Adorn at school announcements for graduation ceremonies, field trips and school club activities with illustrations that capture the spirit of celebration. diploma Graduation ceremony in hand

The hakama looks like this

Graduation scroll cylinder

camera

Graduation capcorsage

photos

yearbooks Photo corners create a realistic look

flower

principal

program 48

For an older principal, add wrinkles around the mouth

gym

School building

keep it simple

Rounded ceiling

The clock is key Elementary school student Girls’ hats have a brim

Boys wear a cap

Scattered cherry blossoms evoke the entrance ceremony

backpack

clock

bag

tape glue

Change the color to whatever you like Class schedule

School lunch

student’s cap helmet art supplies

clips Cleaning items

Gym clothes 49

Draw your own invitations for parties Include foods and drinks related to the celebration and that and gatherings set a festive tone. Create original invitations that will make your guests eager to attend. sudsy beer Beer bottle

beer

Various bottles

Various glasses

Canned alcohol

ined ! ref e e c i o h tast ult c an ad Wooden cup cocktails

whisky

Various facial expressions

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for sake Bar snacks nuts

Sake bottle

So saaaaad!

Energy cocktail Cafe drink in a jar style

edamame Keep on fighting!

Thanks for everything

cheese

Nice to I’ll miss you!! meet you Subdued hahaha

k you Than our or y , f On a work bouquet xx!

Welcome to the sales department, xx!Draw the faces of We’re having a welcomingattendees party at (time, date, venue)

Graduation scroll-style

Farewell party

xx is leaving on (da te). We will be having a fa t reim welel party at: • • date • place Use We are holding a letters and farewell party for illustrations

TENNIS

circle welcome party date time Please RSVP by (date) Don’t forget your racket! Note-style

give flam it a look boyant

Make a border of flowers and stems

xx.

Come and wish her luck for her studies in NY.

Welcome party For: XX at 3 p.m. We hope to see you there

Off to America! 51

Doodles for Summer Summer is marked by festivals, leisure activities, outdoor activities and most of all fun! Vivid colors work best to capture the spirit of the season. Like the blasts and bursts of fireworks in the night sky, you want your colors and designs to pop! 52

How are you? I’m getting to eat my beloved watermelon every day so I’m very happy

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Use illustrations to customize white shirts and garments Summer is the time to wear white. Use fabric ballpoint pens to draw cute illustrations that will bring pleasure to whomever owns them.

T-shirts

Ballpoint pens for fabric

Add sailor-type details to blank T-shirts These do not run on fabric and to create unique, original items! the color won’t come out even in the wash. Make sure not to make mistakes when you draw! 54

Handkerchiefs and handmade fans

You can draw on gauze handkerchiefs too. Dots and other motifs that require little filling in are the easiest to do without making mistakes

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Choose doodles that capture the spirit Sweet treats, cool clothing and the colorful burst of of summer fireworks in the night sky. These are just some of the sights to inspire yukata for your yukata for fan men women summer doodling. When drawing women al in yukata from the side, make the collar stand away from the neck * keep the collar for a seductive look

Festiv

drum

close to the neck for men

Rear view

headband

the black collar is key val Festi

If left open, it looks like this

ip ing t copy

Children’s obis fan out

Men wear the obi low

Use "refreshing" and "hot" colors for summer 56

Short festival jacket

Women wear the obi high refreshing paleblue blue light green

sun shades red orange yellow

fireworks

work from the inside out tweaking tip

boom!

yoyos

shaved ice

goldfish

strawberry Blue Hawaii

chocolate-covered bananascolorful

cake balls

chocolate bananas

candy apples

Use a pen that can draw on dark-colored paper for an effective look

draw candy coated plums with a wafer dish

cake balls

catch the goldfish

shaved ice

ice

ocean colors

tropical colors summer vacation colorssun colors

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Draw items associated with fun outdoor summer activities

Swimming, boating, fishing, camping and cooking out are just some of the outdoor activities that are part of summer fun.

pool e h t Bathing suits At bikini

one-piece

swimming cap

tweaking tip

Using this as beach the standard, add your own patterns, alter the shape  and so on inner tube kickboard

shore e h t On

At the beach Use dots to depict sand

The shovel looks even better shoved into the sand

yacht

goggles

flip flops

shovel

boat Make the parasol look like an umbrella with a long handle

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beach ball bucket

ing tent p m a C

nt Fro view

side

barbecue

sizzle sizzle

Camping pot

Corn cob

Bell pepper melon

Hot dogs

sausage bacon eggplant Fried noodles marshmallow (yakisoba) fishing

boat

Mosquito coil

First aid kit ne! o Got

Match flame

Various types of flame candle Cigarette campfire lighter

Gas flames are blue Ball of fire

Ta aro ke car und e fir e

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Use doodles to capture the zodiac and Don’t forget to look to the night sky for some of your constellations of the summer sky doodle inspirations. You can choose stars, planets or try the signs of the zodiac. Vega, or the Weaver Girl Star Add color to complete the picture Altair, or the Cowherd Star I’m a young cowherd Gemini

12 star signs

Cancer

Aquarius

Make them like symbols Taurus Pisces

Aries

Virgo

Leo

Libra

How to draw a star Capricorn

Scorpio

Sagittarius Finished! 60

Heavenly bodies Add your location

Express via The rings are horizontal lines important

alien

rocket sun

moon Earth Cassiopeia Star signs

Jupiter

Altair (Cowherd) How to Big Dipper draw a star It’s fine if the shape is distorted (it’s actually cute) as long as it is properly joined at the end

Key points for bamboo

Saturn Vega (Weaver Girl) Lyra lantern

Paper strip for wishes

Bamboo has joints

a twoadd a part stem branch then the three-leaf clusters 61

crab Capture the seasonal feel of nature to Try drawing the creatures and insects you see at the give summer creatures an authentic beach, in the park and on hikes during the summer. Or try coming look up with your own cute summery characters.

parent and child

tortoise rhinoceros beetle

add playthings

dolphin

whale rounded back shell

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coral For fish, see page 23 and make sure to draw them using bright summer colors!

seaweed

cicada

whiiiiiine... whiiiiiine...

stag beetle

mosquito

beetle

the young look like this

firefly

firefly glow lighting up a summer night

bear + straw hat

rabbit + bathing cap

cat + sailor outfit Or combine the outfit with a mismatched hat for a silly look

Summer teems with life when animals and insects are the most Let’s try drawing them at other times active. of the year too!

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Use vibrant colors to capture summer Integrating primary colors into drawings of tropical and summer plants adds variety and vibrancy. plants bursting with life sunflower

Entwine flowers, leaves and buds in vines

ry ng glo i n r o m

like this d e p a h s bud leaves are hydrangea serrated leaves sunflower, icon-style Circle + small flowers Use red, blue, purple etc. make clusters

for the flower color rose

small pet als

of square flowers

lily

A round rose is sweet too 64

From the side

jagged lines Jagged lines Work from the center o It’s easiest t draw jagged jagged lines m o r f s e n li the side on a diagonal angle

Balmy days

The trick is to only partially draw each petal

frangipani

hibiscus Summer Stack the foliage

Using a wobbly line for the petals is key

palm

silhouettes look cool too

Add coconuts

mangosteenflower snap

tropical f ruit: cros s sections and how to eat th em pineapple cut

banana

peel

papaya cut

mango cross hatch cut 65

Give your summer fashions a cool, fresh look Cooling colors like white and pale blue add that summer feel to your cards and invitations.

Sailor dress The ribbon or scarf can be tied in various ways

Hats straw hat

Visualize the size of the head when drawing a hat on a figure

the hat boater will be The rear view is cute too

Student at a boys’ school Various collar types Leave the top button open Open collar 66

sun hat about this size Summer holidays, oldschool style

Enjoying the cool evening air in the summer holidays Sandals side The militaryview style uniform looks like this Second button

heels

front

gladiator sandals

shorts

pirates

Basic style dresses sun dress

Skull and crossbones

Fresh looking white dress Add a summery pattern ha! Alo

ate A pir

vacation

Accessories and small items sunglasses

parasol

bracelet

Various colors and styles

Use vivid colors to make bold designs sunscreen

Add lace trimming for a more feminine look than an umbrella 67

Make summer produce look ripe and flavorful

Illustrations of summer fruits and vegetables work well for message cards, diaries and hand-decorated calendars. Give fresh bitter melon produce and other foods a plump and succulently juicy look. ginger Cross section okra

watermelon

peach

eel

carp

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Cross section

corn

Add a zigzag and stripe pattern to the skin Emoji-style peach

melon

honeydews are green cantaloupes are orange

sweetfish Young sweetfish at the start of summer aregrilled particularly tasty on a skewer cutlass fish The face don’t forget the has a whiskers, just surprised The body looks like like on a catfish expression a long thin blade

curry

naan

rice

tempura fish shrimp Somen (cold noodles)

Shaved ice machine

spicy

eggplant lotus root mixed plate

okra green onion tofu add ice seaweed cubes

retro

ice cream

Japanese-style restaurant pile of salt Grilled eel sashimi on rice

Japanese pepper

water scoop chime

sushi

live seafood

Chilled Chinese Now Obon festival noodles serving decorations

seasoning Grilled eel on rice served in a box Eggplant cowcucumber horse

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Use rain imagery to capture wet summer days and thunderstorms

Sometimes the summer landscape gets drenched with rain or the sky erupts with thunder and lightning. Drawing rainTypes of rain related items and creatures completes the scene. typhoon slight drizzle

falling softly

umbrellas

heavy rain boots

open

for children closed

Paper doll used for praying for good weather

various patterns

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Swallows flying low mean rain is on the way

Proverbs related to weather

A cat washing a happy face its face means so tomorrow’s A sunrise glow rain is coming weather will precedes rain be fine in fine weather

Child wearing raincoat The trick to a cute look is to put the hood up

Rainy season creatures frog

tadpole ribbit

snail

Pouring salt on slugs shrivels them up

slug

stylized wave

Bring out the feel of the season! Snail and hydrangea Frog with a leaf umbrella

Window with paper doll hanging in it Rainbow in three colors Rainbow in five colors

Rainbow in seven colors in rain

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Add original illustrations to greeting For greeting cards marking any occasion or time of year, cards use bright, cheerful colors and add illustrations that suggest the Just five event or personalize the special message you’re sending. more days! Wasn’t the

We’re looking forwapridn tgo!

cam

fun?

turn the skewer into a person The summer is flying by. Are you enjoying it?. Are you well?

Illustrations with text inside

Have a great summer vacation! sent letter

How are you? I’m getting to eat my beloved watermelon every day so I’m very happy 72

I hope you’re doing O.K. in this heat?

reply Thanks for your letter. I ate a mountain of watermelon and got a stomach ache

cute Postmark illustrations Wavy lines make for an authentic look

How are you? Are you on your overseas holiday at the moment?

The bitter melon were really plentiful this year Marine themed items This summer’s been a scorcher, hasn’t it?

mix

How’s it going? Finished your homework? I’m starting it today. See you in the new school year! 8/28/20XX Summer items + message content

A pool party or a cookout? Or how about a summer birthday picnic? Doodles set the festive tone before the event has even begun.

Be sure to mail them in plenty of time! 73

Dress up presents with illustrations that Whether it’s a present for a birthday, wedding or for the holidays, don’t send it as is. Whether funny or heartfelt, reflect the recipient’s interests choose doodles that reflect the person’s interests and hobbies. for relatives

With

Including a short note with the gift adds to the occasion.

thanks

I’m sending the fresh pasta you both like

Use different colors for different words Dear Mari, I’m sending the raspberry jam. From Grandma 74

Thank you so much for everything. I really appreciate it.

For relatives and close friends, you can use lots of illustrations

for a friend Thank you for the other day. Hope you enjoy this token of my gratitude!

For your teachers

Thanks for a great year. Have a fun summer!

The class reunion was fun, wasn’t it? I’m sending these great photos I took.

(date)

For classmates and co-workers Thanks for always being there to listen Thanks

gift origami

For your boss, teachers and so on, it’s best to use just one clear and elegant illustration I raise a glass to you!

(name)

Thank you for everything!

Personalize your message or just adorn your words with the signs and symbols of the season: suns, flowers and seaside scenes!

For those older than you (such as at work or former classmates) When using two colors

And dress up your vacation memories with summery doodles

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Doodles for Fall Colors such as brown, black and orange are best suited for this time when the heat of summer lifts, the air becomes crisper and the leaves start to turn and fall. Make clever use of silhouettes to suggest and express the delights and unique sensations of the season.

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Create a unified look for craft Try making decorative illustrations and items patterns that complement each other!

Ballpoint pens for plastic Use a pen that can draw on plastic to create patterns. These are bottles you’ll want to take with you everywhere. 78

Plastic bottles These pens can draw on plastic, glass and similar materials, but you only get one chance, as they don’t rub off, so work carefully.

Book covers and bookmarks If you could judge a book by its cover, you might actually read more of these doodled delights!

Fold paper over to match the top and bottom of the book

Fold in the side edges to complete 79

The colors of Halloween bring your spooky doodles to life

Ghosts, ghouls and goblins appear at this time of year. Funnel a feel for the creepy and weird into your Halloween doodles, liberally leaning on that classic color combination: orange and black. jack o’lantern

Add the face last to complete the look Houses and their silhouettesUse a combination of squares and triangles building hospital house castle

Brightly lit windows are key for depicting houses at night

Use shades of brown to create an autumnal look. 80

main colors

sub-colors

brown orange red

yellow black purple

bat

ghost

spiderweb

start with an oval

add a wavy tail spider

witch

A broom completes the picture!

eo A regular girl !w wearing a A big bow on a pointy hat Striped socks voluminous dress black cat Large, staring eyes

m Halloween colors

fall leaf colors

fall clothing colors pumpkin colors

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Add delicious details to fall foods

mushrooms

taro

sweet potato

From Thanksgiving feasts to comfort foods, fall is a season for eating. Practice doodling tasty morsels to create illustrations oyster various appealing enough to make the mouth water! maitake mushroom mushrooms

the fuzzy skin is key draw thin roots poking out from all over

olives

persimmon

fig

kabosu

matsutake nameko cross section

chestnut

ginkgo nut shell

the calyx is the defining characteristic cross section

chestnut in its burr

shell and inner nut

pomegranate split open

inner nut

bright red seeds

apple dots on the skin are key

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saury

sardine

Long narrow body Characteristic markings on the body

Grilled sweet potatoes

Apple pie

flounder

salmon

a hooked nose a steak or fillet

Mont Blanc cake Add a cherry

or a chestnut

Make a carrot cake lattice for the crust

add the green carrot tops Rice with chestnuts Miso soup Pumpkin boiled in soy sauce

Japanese-style fall menu Grilled saury

Charcoal brazier Grilled salmon cupcake

Black tea

the eyes go here!

Serve in a Japanese bowl

scone

pastry

Cheese fondue

Earthenware teapot for steaming food 83

Focus on the details when drawing hobby items

Reading, sports, the arts, whatever your hobby is, fall is the perfect season for it. When drawing items that you’re not familiar with, pay attention to the details. Your doodles will improve because of it. closed open Face down Reading

Slim spine

bookshelf Thick spine stack of books

art

Ringbound canvas

Paint box Paint tube

brush A group of similar items looks cute 84

squeeze

this combinat ion

Sports

USA England

soccer

start with a pentagon

basketball Divide into four equal parts volleyball Three equal parts

golf

tennis baseball

football

bicycle

France

guitar

Music

It’s fine not to draw all the spokes

Music stand Treble clef

Staff notation

Musical notes

Piano keyboard 2 black keys

none

3 black keys

none Repeat pattern 85

Incorporate silhouettes into your fall-themed doodles

Have you ever seen a drawing of a Halloween witch riding her broom in front of a full harvest moon? Fall is a great time to make use of silhouettes, and a great way for the new doodler to focus on shape and form. Various rabbits

silhouette

mortar

two

pestles rice cake prep

pausing over his work

moon viewing cakes

pampas grass

stack them in a pyramid with three on the bottom, two in the middle and one on top

the tips look like broom ends Harvest The night in mid-fall when the moon is at moon its most beautiful for the entire year 86 night

rabbit footprints

cushion shaped bo dy

Moon + shadow pictures Illustrations that look effective with the moon as a backdrop

ding protru h c stoma the rice co mplet e cake raccoon

the mortar

flying squirrel draw the hair blowing in the breeze

pe Southern Euro

crab Middle Ea st

holding the pestle lion

the fan is key

Princess Kaguya

witch

Symbols of the moon around the world South America

donkey

When drawing a blank area, enclose it first and fill in the surrounding part

fall scenes Fields of pampas grass as an accent to the dessert table

Draw the house windows (page 80) in the same way 87

Cars are a key element in drawings of Going on a leaf-peeping trip to see the fantastic fall fall excursions foliage? Or just off on a car trip to visit family or friends? Illustrate your scrapbook with your car-trip memories, including the places you’ve been and the sights you’ve seen.

bus car 1 Police car car 2 ambulance Going on a drive

front on

side view

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When drawing things like “going on a drive” where the main object is a car that is larger than the human figures, it’s OK to keep the figures simple!

simple figures

binoculars

telescope

map

treasure chest

compass points N = north S = south W = west E = east

backpack modern-day explorer

Add pockets to complete! Draw faces on objects to create characters! Miss Spoon likes Creating Mr. Fork personalitiesHave you done your is fun homework? Miss Spoon Adding arms the innocent and legs is young maiden Clever cute too Professor Pencil Mr. Fork

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Make fall creatures adorably plump as Fall creatures are slightly plump as they are just about to they prepare for winter start hibernation. Draw them together with small items that add to their adorable appearance. squirrel

Small objects add authenticity

acorn

Make sure the tail is huge fox + leaf hat the pointed nose is key raccoon

The “mask” around the eyes define this animal ant grasshopper praying mantis

triangular face 90

+ acorn

+ moon

chir ant and p grasshopper chirp

Dusk + dragonflies dragonfly Long thin body cocoon + a branch

+ fish

bear

+ honey is cute too add fish

cricket

Make the body large!

Big eyes

cicada

p chirru p chirru

trill trill

It’s fine to draw only the legs that are visible, but depending on the angle, you may need to draw all six legs. * The same goes for animals (4 legs), octopus (8 legs) and squid (10 legs). 91

Capture the details and transformations Fall foliage means an explosion of color, as red, gold and orange become the signature tones of the season. The of fall plants daisy

shape of a leaf, the pointed end of a petal, be sure to pay attention chrysant hemum to the particulars. ht draw eig squarish petals

number of petals icons of the season ion carnat

bellflower Trumpet shape

Star shape

lantern flower in summer 92

lower lantern f The translucent fruit has a stylish look

five petals

unique form

spider

lily

Common cocklebur

make random sweet olive red dots for the fruit

nandina

ant s a ple ent sc

make clusters of flowers of this shape

this works well against snowy scenery too maple leaf

Leaves nibbled by insects look dry and withered acorn

Create various shapes

walnut this protruding part is a key characteristic

pricker

ginkgo Petals reach up and down

burr thorns they’re stuck on you! 93

Doodles for Winter A season packed full of holidays and events, winter kicks off with Christmas, then New Year, finally leading to the warm wishes of Valentine’s Day. Make sure to give each event a different touch and a distinctive look. Using shades of off-white helps to heighten that uniquely wintery feel. 94

bir Hap

th py

day ! !

Happy New Year!

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Use glitter pens to make gifts Try making decorative illustrations and patterns gorgeous! that complement each other!

Glitter pens These pens have glitter in the ink, which flows smoothly for even distribution of color. 96

Puzzle Use glitter pens to create illustrations and messages on puzzles for gifts, as they create clear, bold outlines.

Ballpoint pens for colored paper

Ballpoint pens with white ink or ink in pastel shades and other light colors are best for drawing on darker colored paper.

Gift bags and cards Use white ink to decorate a dark pink bag. Lively illustrations on a card summon the holiday and seasonal spirit. 97

Keep outlines simple when creating illustrations for Christmas

Rather than adding too much detail to Christmas illustrations, use the object’s outline as the main feature and keep it simple to highlight its defining characteristics. Christmas tree ornaments Use loops to make tinsel candy cane

stockings

Draw a cane or a boot shape, then add decorative details

bell ribbon

Use red and green as the main colors 98

Leave a white space to create a shining look

Two look cute too Main colors

sub-colors

red green yellow

gray brown black

Santa

If only drawing the hat, you can finish here

reindeer

A simple silhouette looks stylish

present

stocking and present Why not try drawing with a white pen on dark paper? Christmas colors Santa colors red

green

red

brown gray

tree colors

lights at night

green yellow brown

black

yellow 99

Use three main colors as the foundation When creating Christmas and holiday cards, use the for holiday cards seasonal colors of red, green and white as the basis for your drawings. They set the right visual tone for the festivities.

Sprigs of holly add Christmas spirit! Pop art style lettering

Iced cookies

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toys

Lettering with a mature feel

A diagonal angle works too

Christmas patterns

snowflakes Start from here

Christmas party Place: xx’s house

Merry Christmas!

Time: 3pm Sample messages Season’s Greetings / I wish you a Merry Christmas! 101

Doodles for things associated with the The traditional Japanese New Year’s celebration presents Japanese New Year the amateur doodler with the ideal challenge: new items and objects to draw. Test and stretch your season-sketching skills while at the same time giving your drawings international Kagami mochi (rice cakes) flavor and flair. New Year’s Eve bells Decorative branches bong! first sunrise

decorations

New Year’s gift decorative envelope

celebration colors Alternate pink and white

Typical Japanese color schemes 102

main colors

sub-colors

red yellow green

black blue purple

spinning top Type 1 Type 2

New Year’s Greetings

kite

Happy New Year!

Use different colors and shapes

racket vary the decoration “making faces” game (fukuwarai)

Add cord

ha ha!

Add threecolored wings

10-yen piece for Go plenty of luck fortuonde New Year’s Greetings

Japanese colors

lucky colors

chic colors

decorative pine colors

red

red

red

green

black

purple

yellow

blue

yellow 103

Handwritten New Year’s greetings add a Who says holiday cards are just for Christmas or Chanukah? heartfelt touch

Why not send a New Year’s card or special turn-of-theyear thick greetings instead? Practice crafting heartfelt messages that lettering thin will surprise and delight the recipient. le Looking forward ttering to spring flowers!

Happy ar New Ye

Knocking down the daruma

I hope you have a great year

the first dream of the year

Add a red insignia as an accent. The text and insignia beanbags make for a subtly bold combination. I hope I get that other eye this year!

Bonne Annéein French looks good too! Don’t forget the accent over the 104

Grrrrr!

zodiac animals Icon-style

rat

ox

tiger

snake

horse

rooster

dog

dragon

monkey

rabbit

sheep

boar

Japanese Just adding a pattern makes patterns that for a Japanese look can be used for various things

Yagasuri pattern Japanese-style colors are key

A robber of old

Igetagasuri pattern karakusa pattern

Seigaiha pattern

bird (plover) motif

Yatarajima patternKanoko shibori patternIchimatsu patternarare komon pattern 105

Hand-drawn hearts perfectly convey Valentine’s Day sentiments

For illustrations to accompany gifts and cards on Valentine’s Day, make pink the base color and add lots of hearts to capture the warmth and affection the day celebrates. Basic method for drawing hearts

Draw with momentum Draw slowly Draw a rounded shape... start again

pause a moment

hearts of various shapes

goal start

they laye look cu each red ove te oth r er t oo

heart with a face tiny hearts Hearts decorated with various patterns Valentine’s Day treats

beating fast Heartshaped eyes

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cartoon style

draw a larger heart

February

Heartshaped tail

hearts with double outlines are cute too

make it look like sealing wax be my sweetheart!

White Da y March

Candies to give as gifts awwww

Phone strap Love letter

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Make winter wear look fluffy and When drawing winter clothing and accessories, give them a warm fluffy look to convey a feeling of warmth. Carefully choose your colors to capture the subdued moods of the season. Knit hats

Cat ears coats

Dividing the coat into sections gives it the look of a puffer jacket

Fleecy collars

Round collared coat Duffle coat boots

Pea coat

cowboy

Types of sock legwarmers short

laceups

Riding boots + fur

toe sock kneehigh

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scarves

faux fur

Hanten festival jacket

en shape wh worn

cape

Make it look puffy Exam items

gloves

The shape is practically the same as the jacket on page 56

n when ope

Draw hands a size larger than usual

k Wor s e glov

sweaters

Long gloves

Small winter items The marks Hand warmer around the Oil stove edges (neck, cuff, etc.) are Hot water bottle the trick to a slippers realistic look

turtleneck V-neck 109

Highlight the stitching and weave when A wool sweater, a knitted cap, a warm scarf to wrap drawing knitted and woollen wear around you on the coldest days: Add cable stitches and crocheted effects to your winter-themed doodles and messages, warm words that will help keep the cold out. wool 2 Embroidery thread

wool 1

Show the needles sticking out of the wool if you like! Knitting needles Fine thread fine thread Sewing on a button

Blind hem stitch

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Knitting needles

thick thread thick thread

If you can explain a process using illustrations, it’s very useful! front

Use the stitches Using stitch-like lines on the left to transforms an illustration to create illustrations look like cute embroidery Combine stitches to make a pattern

Simple lines are easy to draw Draw letters

Draw stitches as if filling in grid lines for a clear result that closely resembles embroidery.

Various practical elements

Sewing item belt

cord braid lace

Tyrolean braid when open

bols m y s hing too! s a W ute c are Spin Cycle

buttons dryclean

Safety pins clothespins woolmark

only 111

When drawing winter sports, simplify Snow means winter fun! Drawing in too much detail makes your doodle overly busy or complicated. Keep things simple the figures for a cleaner look

by using simple figures to depict all the skating, sledding and snowball fights going on. snowman

snow fort snow day!

Use circles and a square for an easy drawing!

snow rabbit Arctic hare Add red eyes

ld chi w o sn

skis

making the middle orange creates the look of an igloo’s warm glow

equipment Short lines give the look of straw

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Three-tiered

snowboard

skates

Setsubun

devil

Out with the demon!

squinted eyes make for a devilish appearance softly drooping eyes create a kind look beans In with fortune!

simple human figures series

fortune

large ears for good fortune

Make the slightl body y ben t skating

skiing effect lines are important too

bend the knees snowboarding

figure skating

ski jumping body face over the K point!

triple axel

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Make use of outlines to draw cute winter creatures

polar bear

When drawing fuzzy, fluffy and furry winter creatures, make use of the outline to create adorable forms. Rather than just Long face large body using black, try using blues, grays and browns.

penguin make penguin chickthe body rounded

seal

otter

Basic face in profile

+ a scallop!

Using blue for the main line in the drawing creates an air of coolness 114

monkey Don’t forget to add the short tail.

black-and-white monkey

cat

crane

Note the similarities in their body shapes

long neck

cat basking in sunshine

The red marking on the head is the distinctive feature

swan the tail curves up goose

this bird is lucky as it delivers good news

You could also apply the technique of using the color of the animal as the main palette in the illustration

wild goose

It takes this form It appears on as a family crest playing cards too

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Use greenery when drawing winter plants Wreaths, poinsettias, holly and Christmas trees: Winter plants are a key part of the holiday season. Add them to cards and invitations to brighten your presentation and highlight the greening of the season. cyclamen poinsettia

These are the flowers es pine con

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The flowers have a distinctive form holly A wreath made from branches

m work fro om the bott y all up, gradu rs ye te adding la comple o t Simple wreath y ll o h d n a n o Add ribb dle the doo A wreath of pine cones A wreath made and holly from branches

camellia

gged Draw ja in es yellow lin of er the cent r we the flo

yuzu bath for tice the winter sols

yuzu

Draw the upward-facing foliage using jagged lines

pine

The bra nc in a dist hes grow inc fashion tive too

The trunk is rough

narcis sus The uneven shape defines the yuzu

yellow and white narcissus are easy to draw

Trumpet shape

bonsai ikebana twin trunks

decoration the container is important too

The same red berries can look Japanese or Western depending on the combination of elements 117

Add steam lines to capture the warmth Here are some warm wintery treats from Asia and the of winter dishes West. chicken

Take note of their characteristics and capture their steamy Who gets the fresh-made comforts. drumstick?

soup

The steam is important

jelly roll

gratin

shrimp

Pointed face

Long body with split tail

oysters Add color and internal details for authenticity 118

delicious!

oden stew

seasonal egg ingredients

Flour paste cake

konnyaku daikon radish tofu pouch New Year’s dishes plump seaweed fish paste shape Change the contents as rolled omeletteblack beans you like New Year’s soup

Change the contents to make a winter hotpot

See page 37 for drawing the bento box Round bowl

arrowhead

Chinese cabbage

leek

turnip

plump it up

Puffer fish pouting lips fish-shaped pancake

Red bean soup

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Add heartfelt illustrations and messages For New Year’s cards, gifts and party favors, express from to New Year’s greeting cards the heart your appreciation for the happenings of the past year New Year’s presents and greetings for the year to come. Thank you for your support nding this Se this past year. New Year’s gift with many thanks. Please accept this token of appreciation.

For those older than you, use just one illustration Note: for some recipients, it may be more appropriate to omit an illustration

Thanks for everything this year.

I’m sending some local sake; I hope you enjoy it.

Simply adding a face creates an air of familiarity

Drawing double layers or rough sketch-like drawings can be stylish too

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Many thanks for r! your help this yea

Reducing the number of colors works too! For a mature effect, use different colors from what the objects usually are.

New Year’s greetings

Wishing you health and much happiness for the coming year combine decorative fonts

Happy New Year!

Thin horizontal lettering makes for a slightly more mature appearance Auspicious items crane

turtle

I hope this year is a happy one Gift envelopes For pre-schoolers, create a simple, bold look

New Year’s gift

New Year’s gift New Year’s gift

For elementary- For junior-high school students, students, a single a character makes illustration works for a cute look

New Year’s gift

With thanks

New Year’s gift

the warm wishes disguise the fact there’s money inside This is more stylish than handing over cash by itself 121

Send your congratulations in handmade For birthday illustrations, make sure the colors you choose illustrated birthday card for your doodle capture the spirit of celebration. cake

party poppers Create a gaudy burst of color

balloons Various types of balloon Heart shaped

Paper chains bows

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patterned

Balloon art

bir Tapered toward the ground, the letters appear to be jumping out of the box

day

Hap

th py

! !

Balloons are cute and cheerful and work well for various occasions. Letters and candles

hooo

Use decorative numerals and letters for the date and age spring Combining the birth season with an illustration is effective too

summer

winter 123

Use line drawings to make events simple Practice these drawings so you can add doodles to school and easily understood and work events in your planner and calendar. The trick is to draw them using simple lines. Eco-friendly smartphone Items carried coffee cup Thanks for your with you hard work today wallet key Meeting

Presentation

Meeting

I’m off to France

Let’s give e it all we’v got today!

Hurry up! Plans

presentation To Osaka

lunch

Work travel Pay day & bonus day

$

Yay!

Woo hoo!

Telephone & mail Date Mixer 124

Not returning

tickets ooh!

mixer

Date on sale

out of office

the ! t o g I kets tic

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Test Club activities

coin purse Club activities

Oh no, a test...

smash

ains! Mount

No running in the halls!

Overnight trip Study

Items carried with you Small change

Go fo r it!

vertical lettering Japanese

horizontal lettering other subjects

Hip Hip Hooray

Sports festival Parents’ day

tee hee

Culture festival How are part-time job you today?

Travel

optometrist dentist

Just o ff on a t rip to Egy pt surgery internal medicine

At the doctor 125

For wedding, birth and other announcements, keep it brief

weddings

When creating invitations or announcements for weddings, births or moving into a new house, use, births or relocation, use short messages and illustrations for a concise but Change the message cute to use this for a way to relay the information.

We got married

congratulatory wedding message

X/XX/20XX

Repeat this pattern Births

by d a ba a h e v We’

Moving

We’ve moved

We would like to announce our marriage. A birth announcement will hopefully follow soon!

Our ba been by has bor n

I’m here

Come and visit!

Address: Tel:

Come and visit! 126

Housewarming!

Other occasions

Double heart

Get well soon Thank you

cheer up!

It’s easiest to start by drawing the hand Wash your hands and gargle

Give

it

your

all! Loopy speech bubble

sorry

well done

Let’s play knock knock

Cherry blossom stamp Fluttering banner

keep your eyes on the heavens! 127