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annieb123's review against another edition
5.0
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Kawaii Doodle World: Sketching Super-Cute Doodle Scenes with Cuddly Characters, Fun Decorations, Whimsical Patterns, and More is a new tutorial book from kawaii mistress Zainab Khan (a.k.a. Pic Candle). I've reviewed a couple of other books by the same creator on my blog, and this is another serving of the same. Due out 18th Aug 2020 from Quarto on their Race Point imprint, it's 144 pages and will be available in paperback format.
This companion book expands on the previous books by including more composition and combination page-filling tutorials (see cover). The format is the same as the previous books and is accessible and user-friendly. The tutorials have step-by-step illustrations which anyone can follow.
The book starts with a general tips & tricks introduction showing tools and supplies and how to use them followed by chapters building up characters, adding decorations and background patterns, and composition (including contour filling).
One of the most brilliant aspects of this book (and of Ms. Khan's art) is in showing the would be doodler how to combine and build on simple elements to produce a deceptively simple cohesive piece of art which looks very complex. There are whole collage drawings at the end of the book which are provided as search & find puzzles but which would also make superlative coloring pages as well as a good tutorial on planning full page illustrations.
I've been using doodling as an awareness/mindfulness exercise and it really does work. These are cute and good fun.
This would make a really fun rainy day/isolating at home activity for younger kids to, well, adult age. They're appealing and whimsical and sweet.
Five stars
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Kawaii Doodle World: Sketching Super-Cute Doodle Scenes with Cuddly Characters, Fun Decorations, Whimsical Patterns, and More is a new tutorial book from kawaii mistress Zainab Khan (a.k.a. Pic Candle). I've reviewed a couple of other books by the same creator on my blog, and this is another serving of the same. Due out 18th Aug 2020 from Quarto on their Race Point imprint, it's 144 pages and will be available in paperback format.
This companion book expands on the previous books by including more composition and combination page-filling tutorials (see cover). The format is the same as the previous books and is accessible and user-friendly. The tutorials have step-by-step illustrations which anyone can follow.
The book starts with a general tips & tricks introduction showing tools and supplies and how to use them followed by chapters building up characters, adding decorations and background patterns, and composition (including contour filling).
One of the most brilliant aspects of this book (and of Ms. Khan's art) is in showing the would be doodler how to combine and build on simple elements to produce a deceptively simple cohesive piece of art which looks very complex. There are whole collage drawings at the end of the book which are provided as search & find puzzles but which would also make superlative coloring pages as well as a good tutorial on planning full page illustrations.
I've been using doodling as an awareness/mindfulness exercise and it really does work. These are cute and good fun.
This would make a really fun rainy day/isolating at home activity for younger kids to, well, adult age. They're appealing and whimsical and sweet.
Five stars
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
thewoollygeek's review against another edition
4.0
Im learning to sketch and doodle as part of my mindfulness and this book is perfect, a wonderfguide for the beginner like me, easy to follow, great instructions and perfect clear and cute illustrations. Brilliant book for the artists in your life or for yourself
thebevinsclan's review against another edition
5.0
This is seriously the cutest doodle book I have come across. I can't wait to try some of these doodles and see how they turn out. They are so cute and I love how the book gives you the thing you are drawing and then the basic steps of how to do it and then practice steps and even how to incorporate it all together. Great book, I highly recommend.
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series because it makes it easy for non-artistic people like myself to create cute designs!
clarab12's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a cute book with very clear step to step guides on how to draw the characters. Unfortunately I am so bad a drawing that I didn't have as good a result as the book showed! Although I did learn a lot of tips and tricks and I am sure with a bit of practise I would improve.
I did really enjoy the chapter with the search and find different characters
I did really enjoy the chapter with the search and find different characters
estherb's review against another edition
5.0
A really well set out book with clear instructions.
Split into 5 sections there’s something for everyone. Each section builds on the last and there’s even 4 hide song seek puzzles at the end.
My daughters love Kawaii characters so they’ll be having a go at these cute doodles.
Split into 5 sections there’s something for everyone. Each section builds on the last and there’s even 4 hide song seek puzzles at the end.
My daughters love Kawaii characters so they’ll be having a go at these cute doodles.
raoionna's review against another edition
3.0
Perfect preteen pleaser with clear illustrations and directions. Particularly good for quarantine trapped families.
Thanks to NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
karenika's review against another edition
4.0
I got this book so that I could do some of these lovely drawings with my little one. The characters and decorations are really fun and the author does a wonderful job of both breaking them down and building them up so you can see how to make really simple drawings and then how to use those skills to create more complex scenes. It's the perfect starter book if you or your kids are interested in drawing these cute doodly characters.
with gratitude to Quarto Publishing Group and netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
with gratitude to Quarto Publishing Group and netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
debyc's review against another edition
4.0
I often like these types of books because it gives my un-artistic self a step-by-step guide for ideas on how to make simple, but cute character art. I would recommend this for beginning artists, adults that want something different from coloring books, and a younger audience that is learning to draw and wants something "kawaii."
The layout and formatting of this book is very nice. It starts like many other craft books- there is a "how to use this book" section along with different types of to use for drawing. The doodles are quite simple and a few variations of shapes are shown. There is a quite a few variations on simple doodles that can help artists change up their work.
While I enjoy looking at the drawings in this book, a lot of it is pretty basic and similar ideas can be found in other books in this series. It is something that I would consider as more of a gift for someone else than as something that I would take constant enjoyment with myself. A great way to see if you are interested in this book is to check out the book preview on Amazon- it has a great preview that really summarizes the book well :)
Thank you Quarto Publishing Group for an advanced e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The layout and formatting of this book is very nice. It starts like many other craft books- there is a "how to use this book" section along with different types of to use for drawing. The doodles are quite simple and a few variations of shapes are shown. There is a quite a few variations on simple doodles that can help artists change up their work.
While I enjoy looking at the drawings in this book, a lot of it is pretty basic and similar ideas can be found in other books in this series. It is something that I would consider as more of a gift for someone else than as something that I would take constant enjoyment with myself. A great way to see if you are interested in this book is to check out the book preview on Amazon- it has a great preview that really summarizes the book well :)
Thank you Quarto Publishing Group for an advanced e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.