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Created by one of Japan's most popular artists, this book provides detailed and complete instruction for illustrating fun and appealing characters and elements that celebrate life. The author's special and distinct style is simple, appealing, happy, and cute and offers artists, crafters, and art enthusiasts-with and without experience-the instruction and inspiration to draw in the Japanese character style. This book is for artists and crafters of all skill levels that want to bring their own illustration to their work. It offers both entertaining and fun drawing instruction and techniques along with inspiring and sweet unique style characters and elements.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Love these books, great for anyone wanting to expand their drawing skills. Good value for money with easy steps to follow and lovely illustrations. Defo recommend.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this for my 7-year-old nephew who loves to draw. He loved the book and has enjoyed learning to draw different types of people. It's also appropriate for adults - I had a go at a few of the people, and I didn't always find the instructions that intuitive... a step or two seemed to be missing now and then. But overall it's a fun book with lots and lots of people to draw. It's not very durable however due to it's soft cover design, especially when used by children.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
adorable and fun
23 Sep 2010
Format:Paperback
I suppose this book is meant to be for children, but I am an adult who loves to doodle little people, and I think it's a lot of fun. It's a very playful book, with funny song lyrics you can sing while you're drawing. There are costumes and outfits for people around the world, and clothes and props that pertain to certain professions. The author's drawing style is super-cute and very Japanese.
This is not a drawing book in the sense that you will learn how to make realistic-looking drawings; it's a cartooning book that teaches you how to make simple drawings that evoke stories. I think it is appropriate for ages 7 and older. My only complaint is that the book doesn't stay open by itself while you're drawing because it's too small and stiff; I have to use binder clips attached to a clipboard to be able to copy from it.
I also recommend Umoto's other drawing books.
This is not a drawing book in the sense that you will learn how to make realistic-looking drawings; it's a cartooning book that teaches you how to make simple drawings that evoke stories. I think it is appropriate for ages 7 and older. My only complaint is that the book doesn't stay open by itself while you're drawing because it's too small and stiff; I have to use binder clips attached to a clipboard to be able to copy from it.
I also recommend Umoto's other drawing books.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Such a darling book
29 May 2011
Format:Paperback
I saw this at Jo-Ann Fabrics and flipped through it. My 10 year old daughter was with me and fell in love with it. I brought it home and my 15-year-old daughter wanted to try it immediately too. The illustrations are just darling. Very simple and not requiring a ton of skill. But even a good artist would find some inspiration.
The instructions are minimal, but because these characters are not tremendously detailed, it's fine.
The people in this book are really adorable; cute, but not cutesy. The babies are too sweet.
This book will be an excellent thing to have around during the hot summer days when everybody is bored (including me).
The instructions are minimal, but because these characters are not tremendously detailed, it's fine.
The people in this book are really adorable; cute, but not cutesy. The babies are too sweet.
This book will be an excellent thing to have around during the hot summer days when everybody is bored (including me).
Frown, smile, smirk, learn to draw happy people
20 May 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought the three books available in this series: Illustration School: Let's Draw Plants and Small Creatures, Illustration School: Let's Draw Cute Animals and Illustration School: Let's Draw Happy People. I can recommend all of them and am posting this same review for all three books.
While these books may be targeted at children, I think adults can enjoy them as well. There's a lyrical way to which the drawings are taught.
There isn't a big focus on the minute details of getting things right. Instead, the focus is on encouraging the reader to just get into doodling. That, there are no wrong strokes.
The illustrations are fun and the paper of high quality. I enjoy touching this book as much as I enjoy looking it. As to whether I have become a master doodler because of these books? Not quite yet.
While these books may be targeted at children, I think adults can enjoy them as well. There's a lyrical way to which the drawings are taught.
There isn't a big focus on the minute details of getting things right. Instead, the focus is on encouraging the reader to just get into doodling. That, there are no wrong strokes.
The illustrations are fun and the paper of high quality. I enjoy touching this book as much as I enjoy looking it. As to whether I have become a master doodler because of these books? Not quite yet.
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