Kawaii Illustration: Create Charming Characters
A course by Ilaria Ranauro , Illustrator
Design joyful illustrations inspired by Japanese kawaii and turn them into stickers by combining digital and analog techniques
Design joyful illustrations inspired by Japanese kawaii and turn them into stickers by combining digital and analog techniques
Delve into the world of Japanese kawaii and create lovable characters with their own personalities. Illustrator Ilaria Ranauro aims to tell stories through the images and characters she illustrates. She sells her stickers, prints, washi tape, and more via her online Etsy shop and creates children’s illustrations for clients around the world including Penguin Random House Mexico.
In this course, she teaches you about kawaii culture and how to illustrate unique characters of your own ready to be printed and shared with the world in sticker form. Create a unique character that sparks joy and leaves people with a smile on their face.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 14 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (821)
- 24,662 students
- 16 lessons (2h 49m)
- 14 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Photoshop
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Design and illustrate your own kawaii character and learn how to turn them into printable stickers.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who is interested in kawaii art or illustrating their own character from scratch.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
You will need drawing utensils such as paper and pencils as well as the software Procreate and Adobe Photoshop for digitizing your illustrations. You will also need sticker paper, a printer, and a sticker-cutting machine.
Reviews
A course by Ilaria Ranauro
Berlin-based illustrator Ilaria Ranauro has loved painting and drawing since she was a child. She would spend her afternoons illustrating characters from magazines and mangas and later went on to study Graphic Design professionally. She worked as a graphic designer in Rome and Berlin for eleven years whilst continuing to draw characters in her spare time. She eventually set up her own brand of homemade toys and completed a master’s degree in toy design in Milan. In 2017, Ilaria turned her childhood love of illustration into a career, opening an Etsy shop where she sells stickers, washi tapes, prints, and other accessories.
Alongside her online shop, Ilaria works as a children’s book illustrator for clients around the world including Penguin Random House Mexico.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
What Is Kawaii and How to Draw a Kawaii Character
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What Is Kawaii Art?
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How to Find Your Style
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Materials
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Faces and Body Proportions
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Friends and Animal Objects
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U3
Creating Your Own Kawaii Character
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Developing Your Kawaii Character
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Time to Draw Your Kawaii Character 1
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Time to Draw Your Kawaii Character 2
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Digitise and Outline Your Kawaii Character
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Coloring Your Kawaii Character
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Final Composition of Your Sticker Sheet
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U4
Preparing the Stickers with a Cutting Machine
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Print and Cut with the Cutting Machine
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How to Start Your Own Kawaii Sticker Business
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Packaging for Kawaii Stickers
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FP
Final project
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Kawaii Illustration: Create Charming Characters
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roomel829
Perfect course 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
weslysosaf
PlusEl curso me ha encantado. La facilitadora es estupenda. Estoy a la espera de su próximo curso.
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ab32
PlusThis course was a great intro into kawaii drawing! As a beginner, it was easy to follow along and learn a few tips along the way.
lolitamars
Muy lindo curso
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anja.r.hofmann
PlusLoved this course and the detailed explanation of the process!