Draw Kawaii Style: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide for Drawing Super-Cute Creatures, Whimsical People, and Fun Little Things

Kawaii illustrator Ranauro’s (Kawaii World Coloring) book is a fun and easy read. It starts with a brief description of this art form, which incorporates bright colors and embraces the meaning of the Japanese word kawaii, which means “cute.” There’s a brief list of the tools needed to create this style, such as sketchbooks, erasers, markers, and colored pencils. The author also suggests using the digital painting app called Procreate, but that may be necessary only for serious artists. The book includes instructions for getting the proportions right in the drawings of humans, animals, and objects commonly seen in the kawaii style. The bulk of the book comprises more than 50 projects—everything from a panda or a painter to a cute bowl of ramen noodles—that come with clear, step-by-step instructions. Readers are also given tips and tricks to customize their work.