Make Art

Kawaii: 20+ Fun Drawing Activities and Projects

Ellen Philpott, Ilaria Ranauro

$39.99

Novelty book

Forthcoming
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English

Design Eye
10 July 2025

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Get ready to dive into the adorable world of Japanese-inspired art with Make Art: Kawaii! This ultimate pack is perfect for kids and anyone who loves all things cute, colourful, and creative. Full of everything an aspiring kawaii artist needs, this kit is your ticket to crafting unique and oh-so-adorable creations.

From discovering the origins of kawaii style to mastering the art of drawing characters, Make Art: Kawaii is bursting with fun and creativity. With over 20 step-by-step projects, this guide will help you bring your own kawaii-inspired decorations, models, stationery, and characters to life!

What's Inside? This delightful box kit is packed with everything you need to explore kawaii art: 3 sheets of card stencils 9 sheets of press-out paper pieces 3 sheets of colourful tissue paper 4 sticker sheets 14 sheets of patterned printed paper 7 press-out model sheets A 48-page guide to kawaii art, packed with tips, tricks, and instructions for each project Learn and Create: What makes kawaii art so unique and where did it come from? How does kawaii differ from other 'cute' styles like chibi? Discover the principles of kawaii design, including popular colour palettes and character features. Perfect for young artists aged 7 and up, Make Art: Kawaii is designed to spark mindful creativity and a love for adorable Japanese art. Whether you're crafting kawaii characters or making cute stationery, this kit has all the tools and inspiration you need to create your own little world.

With Make Art: Kawaii, creativity has never been so cute!

By: Ellen Philpott
Illustrated by: Ilaria Ranauro
Imprint: Design Eye
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 165mm,
Weight: 350g
ISBN: 9781836005315
ISBN 10: 1836005318
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 10 July 2025
Recommended Age: From 7 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Novelty book
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

What is Kawaii art? Where does it come from? Kawaii in Popular Culture: what areas has it spread to – lifestyle, clothing etc. Where is it most popular and why? Kawaii Artists How is it different from other ‘cute’ art such as chibi? All in proportion! Get a Head! – A spread about classic shapes for Kawaii heads Express Yourself! – this spread includes general principles for drawing different expressions on your Kawaii characters Step by Step: People Walk on the Wild Side: Wild Animals Cute and Cuddly: Pets From Creepy to Cute: Bugs and Butterflies Fabulous and Funny Food Out and About: The Natural World The Everyday comes Alive Spooky and Sweet Making Characters and adding personality Backgrounds and backdrops Decorate! Learn about classic decorations and embellishments for your Kawaii drawings Colour Palettes: Need to look into this more Kawaii Creations: Make it Move! Kawaii Creations: Pop! Kawaii Creation: Peek-a-boo

Ellen Philpott is a children's author and editor. She began her career as an editorial assistant for Parragon Books before moving to Penguin's Ladybird imprint as an editor. Since 2012, she has been freelance and her clients include Mattel, Ladybird Books and Quarto Publishing Group.Kawaii illustrator Ilaria Ranauro (aka Ilariapops) sells stickers, washi tape, prints, and other products adorned with her fun images on her popular Etsy shop. She teaches a class on how to create kawaii characters on Domestika and has illustrated children's books for Penguin Random House Mexico. A native of Italy, Ilaria is based in Berlin. To see more of her work, visit ilariaranauro.com and @ilariapops on Instagram, Etsy, and YouTube.