Tips for Drawing Illustrations in a Realistic

This book introduces just one important rule: how to draw illustrations that are “good enough to get the point across.”

Why not learn tips for drawing illustrations that “look right” and start a fun drawing life?
– You can share moving or exciting scenes.
– You can post everyday happenings on social media.
– You can express your love for your favorite characters to everyone.

[Recommended for]
– Those who want to draw casual character illustrations
– Those who want to start drawing for fun

[Table of Contents]
PART 1: Basics for Enjoying Illustration
LESSON 1: What drawing methods should I learn?
LESSON 2: How should I draw?
COLUMN 1: “Just try it” is the key to improvement

PART 2: Tips for Drawing Faces That Look Right
LESSON 3: I can’t draw faces that look right!
– I want to draw a front-facing face!
– I want to draw a diagonal face!
– I want to draw a top-down face!
– I want to draw a bottom-up face!
– I want to draw a profile!
– I want to draw an adult face!
– I want to draw a child’s face!
LESSON 4: I can’t draw hair that looks right!
– I want to draw long hair!
– I want to draw a ponytail!
– I want to draw slicked-back hair!
– I want to draw spiky hair!
– I want to draw a cool-looking hairstyle!
LESSON 5: I can’t draw complex hairstyles that look right!
– I want to draw a two-block haircut!
– I want to draw curly hair!
– I want to draw flowing hair!
– I want to draw braided hair!
– I want to draw someone wearing something on their head!
COLUMN 2: Once you overcome these, you’ll want to move on

PART 3: Tips for Drawing the Upper Body That Looks Right
LESSON 6: I can’t draw the body in a convincing way!
– I want to draw a diagonal pose!
– I want to draw a hunchback pose!
– I want to draw a side view!
– I want to draw the back view!
– I want to draw a woman’s body!
– I want to draw a man’s body!
– I want to draw a muscular body!
LESSON 7: I can’t draw arms that look right!
– I want to draw bent arms!
– I want to draw arms brushing back hair!
– I want to draw folded arms!
– I want to draw outstretched arms!
LESSON 8: I can’t draw hands that look right!
– I want to draw clenched hands!
– I want to draw hands resting on the face!
– I want to draw hands near the mouth!
– I want to draw hands on the waist!
– I want to draw a peace sign!
– I want to draw a heart sign!
– I want to draw a “hand power” gesture!
COLUMN 3: Once you can draw the upper body, you’ll want to animate your character

PART 4: Tips for Drawing the Whole Body That Looks Right
LESSON 9: I can’t draw legs that look right!
– I want to draw standing legs!
– I want to draw kneeling legs!
– I want to draw walking legs!
– I want to draw crossed legs!
– I want to draw “girl sitting” legs!
– I want to draw skinny pants!
– I want to draw loose pants!
LESSON 10: I can’t draw the whole body convincingly!
– I want to draw a standing pose!
– I want to draw a sitting-on-the-floor pose!
– I want to draw a leaning sitting pose!
– I want to draw a lying down pose!
– I want to draw a “sneaker pose”!
COLUMN 4: The key to keeping it fun is to focus on ease

PART 5: Tips for Slightly More Advanced Drawing
LESSON 11: I can’t draw poses holding objects well!
– I want them to hold a coffee cup!
– I want them to hold a paper cup!
– I want them to hold a pen!
– I want them to hold a wine glass!
– I want them to hold a tray!
LESSON 12: I can’t draw two-handed poses convincingly!
– I want them to hold an umbrella!
– I want them to read a book!
– I want them to hold a broom!
– I want to draw a princess carry!
LESSON 13: I can’t draw facial expressions that look right!
– I want to draw a smiling expression!
– I want to draw a laughing expression!
– I want to draw a worried expression!
– I want to draw a glaring expression!
– I want to draw a frustrated expression!
– I want to draw an intimidating expression!
– I want to draw a crying expression!
COLUMN 5: The more you continue, the more your individuality shows