Make Art: Kawaii

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.

• 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 ArtistsHow is it different from other ‘cute’ art such as chibi?All in proportion!Get a Head! – A spread about classic shapes for Kawaii headsExpress Yourself! – this spread includes general principles for drawing different expressions on your Kawaii charactersStep by Step: PeopleWalk on the Wild Side: Wild AnimalsCute and Cuddly: PetsFrom Creepy to Cute: Bugs and ButterfliesFabulous and Funny FoodOut and About: The Natural WorldThe Everyday comes AliveSpooky and SweetMaking Characters and adding personalityBackgrounds and backdropsDecorate! Learn about classic decorations and embellishments for your Kawaii drawingsColour Palettes: Need to look into this moreKawaii Creations: Make it Move!Kawaii Creations: Pop!Kawaii Creation: Peek-a-boo

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