10 Step Drawing: Kawaii

Chie Kutsuwada is a UK-based Japanese manga creator and illustrator. After graduating from The Royal College of Art, London, she focused on creating shoujo manga designs. She is the author of other works of manga such as Moonlight, collected in The Mammoth Book of Best New Manga III, published by Constable & Robinson, which was shortlisted in the Manga Jiman competition that aims to promote manga creating talent in the UK.Chie also attends many manga-related events around the world, and runs manga workshops at schools, libraries and museums including The British Museum, The British Library, Wellcome Collection and the V&A Museum. She has also worked on projects for Channel 4 and CNN. Visit her website www.chitangarden.wixsite.com/chiekutsuwada

As someone who loves drawing but is always disappointed with the results, I was delighted to see that this book gives such clear guidance that it’s really hard to go wrong. There are over 50 kawaii drawings ranging from animals through food and people to fantasy and expressions. The illustrations are easy to follow and have detailed instructions for every step of the way. Although recommended for 10 years and over my 8 year old granddaughter was able to follow the illustrations (the written instructions are in a font she found difficult to follow) and was very happy with the finished results. She was keen to take it home to help occupy her in the school holidays!

• INTRODUCTION 6HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 7KAWAII EXPRESSIONSSmiling 10, Shy 11, Crying 12, shocked 14, Cute 15, Angry 16, Panicked 18, Confused 19KAWAII ACCESSORIESPhone 22, Purse 24, Handbag 26, Jewellery 28KAWAII MONSTERSGhosts 32, Mummy 34, Pumpkin head 36, Bat 38, Vampire 40, Witch 42KAWAII ANIMALSPanda 46, Rabbit 48, Dog 50, Cat 52, Hamster 54KAWAII BIRDSCockatiel 58, Penguin 60, Chick 62, Lovebird 64KAWAII FANTASYUnicorn 68, Fairy 70, Dragon 72, Mermaid 74KAWAII FOODSushi 78, Fish and chips 80, Bubble tea 82, Rice ball 84, Bento 86, Curry 88, Ice cream 90, Fruit 92, Mochi 94, Dango 96, Kakigori 98TEA PARTYTeacup 102, Teapot 104, Sandwich 106, Cupcake 108, Muffin 110, Cookies 112, Macaroon 114, Apple pie 116KAWAII PEOPLEPrincess 120, Prince 122, School kids, 124, Kimono girl 126ABOUT THE ARTIST 128ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 128