Kawaii Illustration: Create Charming Characters
Design joyful illustrations inspired by Japanese kawaii and turn them into stickers using a mix of digital and analog techniques!
In this course, I’ll take you into the world of Japanese kawaii and show you how to create lovable characters with their own personalities. My goal is to tell stories through the images and characters I draw. I run an Etsy shop where I sell stickers, prints, washi tape, and more, and I also illustrate for children’s publishing clients around the world, including Penguin Random House Mexico.
I'll guide you through the essentials of kawaii culture and teach you how to illustrate your own unique characters - ready to be printed and shared as joyful stickers that leave people smiling.
Course Content
Unit 1: Introduction
About Me
Influences
Unit 2: What Is Kawaii and How to Draw a Kawaii Character
What Is Kawaii Art?
How to Find Your Style
Materials
Faces and Body Proportions
Friends and Animal Objects
Unit 3: Creating Your Own Kawaii Character
Developing Your Kawaii Character
Time to Draw Your Kawaii Character (Part 1)
Time to Draw Your Kawaii Character (Part 2)
Digitise and Outline Your Kawaii Character
Coloring Your Kawaii Character
Final Composition of Your Sticker Sheet
Unit 4: Preparing the Stickers with a Cutting Machine
Print and Cut with the Cutting Machine
How to Start Your Own Kawaii Sticker Business
Packaging for Kawaii Stickers
Final Project
Kawaii Illustration: Create Charming Characters
Student “@Peach_tetiana” about my course on Domestika
“This course has been quite captivating for me. It's making drawing feel much more accessible and inspiring. Although I'm still progressing through the content, I've already come across a wealth of valuable information.”
Student “@Kendylife” about my course on Domestika