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Mini Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Cuties and Beasties - Includes 19 Step-by-Step Tutorials! (Volume 1)
In this highly portable mini version of Chibi Art Class , renowned anime artist Yoai teaches you the art of chibi, step by adorable step.
Chibi is Japanese slang for “short,” and popular Instagram anime artist Yoai (@yoaihime) shows you how to draw these adorable doll-like characters in Mini Chibi Art Class . Chibis are mini versions of Japanese anime and manga characters and are defined by their large heads and tiny bodies, both of which contribute to their kawaii , or cuteness, factor .
Here, you'll learn how to create chibis’ signature bodies, facial features, and props, including dreamy eyes, fun clothes and shoes, vibrant hair, colorful accessories, and lively backgrounds. You'll also learn how to color and shade your vertically challenged characters for optimal cuteness. This book also features 19 chibi tutorials with simple step-by-step illustrations and instructions , inspiration galleries, blank body bases for you to start your own chibi drawings, and uncolored chibis for practicing coloring and shading.
Mini Chibi Art Class is part of a series of adorable mini versions of Race Point art reference books that include Mini Kawaii Doodle Class and Mini Kawaii Doodle Cuties .
Thanks to this take-anywhere crash course , soon you will be enhancing your notebooks, stationery, artwork, and more with your own unique chibi world. Mini Chibi Art Class is now in session!
Chibi is Japanese slang for “short,” and popular Instagram anime artist Yoai (@yoaihime) shows you how to draw these adorable doll-like characters in Mini Chibi Art Class . Chibis are mini versions of Japanese anime and manga characters and are defined by their large heads and tiny bodies, both of which contribute to their kawaii , or cuteness, factor .
Here, you'll learn how to create chibis’ signature bodies, facial features, and props, including dreamy eyes, fun clothes and shoes, vibrant hair, colorful accessories, and lively backgrounds. You'll also learn how to color and shade your vertically challenged characters for optimal cuteness. This book also features 19 chibi tutorials with simple step-by-step illustrations and instructions , inspiration galleries, blank body bases for you to start your own chibi drawings, and uncolored chibis for practicing coloring and shading.
Mini Chibi Art Class is part of a series of adorable mini versions of Race Point art reference books that include Mini Kawaii Doodle Class and Mini Kawaii Doodle Cuties .
Thanks to this take-anywhere crash course , soon you will be enhancing your notebooks, stationery, artwork, and more with your own unique chibi world. Mini Chibi Art Class is now in session!
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Published May 19, 2020
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July 11, 2020
This drawing masterclass book is just a perfect present for my niece who adores chibis. Everything is clearly explained and if you follow the step by step instructions, you quickly gain basic expertise that allows you to begin create your own chibi characters. The layout is refreshingly uncluttered and the whole book is really well-organised.
Simply wonderful.
Thank you to NetGalley and Race Point Publishing for the review copy provided in exchange for an honest opinion.
Simply wonderful.
Thank you to NetGalley and Race Point Publishing for the review copy provided in exchange for an honest opinion.
May 11, 2020
Mini Chibi Art Class
A Complete Course in Drawing Cuties and Beasties - Includes 19 Step-by-Step Tutorials! by Yoai is a cute art book for children, beginners, or those wanting to learn more about Chibi. Great step-by-step instructions with images to match. Adorable drawings and easy way to have fun! A definite 5 star book! This is a book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary.
A Complete Course in Drawing Cuties and Beasties - Includes 19 Step-by-Step Tutorials! by Yoai is a cute art book for children, beginners, or those wanting to learn more about Chibi. Great step-by-step instructions with images to match. Adorable drawings and easy way to have fun! A definite 5 star book! This is a book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary.
June 20, 2020
My drawing skill is limited to making stick figures. Anything more than that ends in a disaster, so I didn't know why I picked this book when I started reading it. After finishing it, I have to say that I saw improvement in my drawing skill. The book was very helpful and I feel proud of myself. The book is basically divided into three sections.
The first one is giving the reader tips about the materials and the ways something can be drawn. For example, there is a page dedicated to different eye styles to convert different meanings. I found that useful for people who have some kind of experience with drawing already.
The second section contains the tutorials which was the most helpful to a newbie like me. We get a chibi and there is a step by step guide on how to draw it. By the end of the steps, there is a rough draft of the chibi and the reader has to follow the steps and make one himself.
The final section is used for inspiration on what the reader should make their chibi wear or hold or look like. All of them were kawaii and something I would like to see on a chibi.
I got a digital version, but I believe that the paperback would work better. I enjoyed reading this guide and trying to create a chibi even if my efforts were below the average. I will just have to try harder until I improve!
The first one is giving the reader tips about the materials and the ways something can be drawn. For example, there is a page dedicated to different eye styles to convert different meanings. I found that useful for people who have some kind of experience with drawing already.
The second section contains the tutorials which was the most helpful to a newbie like me. We get a chibi and there is a step by step guide on how to draw it. By the end of the steps, there is a rough draft of the chibi and the reader has to follow the steps and make one himself.
The final section is used for inspiration on what the reader should make their chibi wear or hold or look like. All of them were kawaii and something I would like to see on a chibi.
I got a digital version, but I believe that the paperback would work better. I enjoyed reading this guide and trying to create a chibi even if my efforts were below the average. I will just have to try harder until I improve!
May 6, 2020
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
This book is so much fun and has so much information and detail included within it too which is set out in a fun format so children don't get fed up with it.
I loved how on the season/month chibi drawing pages that there was a blank template for children to draw their own version of the character shown or make up their own if so desired.
At the back there are colouring and drawing pages and lots of sketches of eyes, hair, accessories, clothes, shoes etc too.
This is a beautiful and fantastic book to help children get enjoyment from drawing their own Chibi characters step by step.
This book is so much fun and has so much information and detail included within it too which is set out in a fun format so children don't get fed up with it.
I loved how on the season/month chibi drawing pages that there was a blank template for children to draw their own version of the character shown or make up their own if so desired.
At the back there are colouring and drawing pages and lots of sketches of eyes, hair, accessories, clothes, shoes etc too.
This is a beautiful and fantastic book to help children get enjoyment from drawing their own Chibi characters step by step.
May 27, 2020
This is a must have for who loves drawing and doodling.. Chibis are so cute and with the help of this book you can easily learn the basics and practice on how to draw different chibis.
Thank you to NetGalley and Publisher for the digital ARC of this book
Thank you to NetGalley and Publisher for the digital ARC of this book
November 19, 2020
I have to say I was so excited when I saw this art book as an option to request because I love everything cute and chibi drawing! Mini Chibi Art Class by Yoai is such an adorably cute beginners guide to chibi art and I will be buying my own copy very soon. This art book is very helpful by dividing the drawing tutorials into three sections. Be prepared to learn the art of chibi step by kawaii/cute step.
First thing first, Chibi is Japanese for short or small. The artist Yoai will show you how to draw these adorable doll-like characters that are essentially smaller and cuter versions of a Japanese anime or manga character. They have bigger heads and tiny bodies that make all fans swoon over them. This is where you will learn to draw the chbi signature look such as their facial features, starry and dreamy eyes, the highly sought after cute clothes, tiny bodies that make you wonder how their head doesn't fall off but then you forget because the cuteness overwhelms you haha. Not to mention the other fun stuff, colorful accessories, amazing hair styles, shoes and vibrant backgrounds.
There are 19 tutorials with easy step by step drawing illustrations along with instructions to follow. I really appreciated the encouragement to draw your own chibi characters as base bodies are provided for your own design. They are also blank so you can practice coloring and shading. I especially loved this because with this new tool and resouce by your side you will soon be enveloped in your own chibi world with little chibi characters made and drawn by you. Decorate your bullet journal, fill up your sketch book or sketch pad because you don't want to miss this art class!
I have received this digital arc from #Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for this opportunity~!
First thing first, Chibi is Japanese for short or small. The artist Yoai will show you how to draw these adorable doll-like characters that are essentially smaller and cuter versions of a Japanese anime or manga character. They have bigger heads and tiny bodies that make all fans swoon over them. This is where you will learn to draw the chbi signature look such as their facial features, starry and dreamy eyes, the highly sought after cute clothes, tiny bodies that make you wonder how their head doesn't fall off but then you forget because the cuteness overwhelms you haha. Not to mention the other fun stuff, colorful accessories, amazing hair styles, shoes and vibrant backgrounds.
There are 19 tutorials with easy step by step drawing illustrations along with instructions to follow. I really appreciated the encouragement to draw your own chibi characters as base bodies are provided for your own design. They are also blank so you can practice coloring and shading. I especially loved this because with this new tool and resouce by your side you will soon be enveloped in your own chibi world with little chibi characters made and drawn by you. Decorate your bullet journal, fill up your sketch book or sketch pad because you don't want to miss this art class!
I have received this digital arc from #Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for this opportunity~!
May 10, 2020
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Mini Chibi Art Class is a fun tutorial art book full of step by step projects for readers who enjoy the chibi anime style. Due out 12th May 2020 from Quarto on their Race Point imprint, it's 144 pages and will be available in paperback format.
I love to draw and doodle. Despite not being super advanced and skillful yet, I find drawing very relaxing most of the time. This is an accessible guide full of techniques and cheerful upbeat advice. The drawing style itself is completely adorable (chibi ちび translates to 'little'). They're big eyed and round faced with tiny hands.
This guide has an accessible and appealing format. A short introduction is followed by tools and supplies, basic techniques, and then the individual drawing tutorials. The author does a good job of explaining (and showing) proportions for different ages, positions, action and movement, etc. There are a lot of different tutorials but not much variation in facial expression included in this book.
Great selection for a gift for a young artist, perhaps with some added sketch pads and pencils. This would also make a superlative classroom or library book. I would also recommend this one to babysitters, grandparents, parents, and basically anyone who spends a fair bit of time with small kids in order to up their 'draw with me' game. I really enjoyed this. I will use these to decorate my journals and notes for friends.
Four stars. Fun collection.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Mini Chibi Art Class is a fun tutorial art book full of step by step projects for readers who enjoy the chibi anime style. Due out 12th May 2020 from Quarto on their Race Point imprint, it's 144 pages and will be available in paperback format.
I love to draw and doodle. Despite not being super advanced and skillful yet, I find drawing very relaxing most of the time. This is an accessible guide full of techniques and cheerful upbeat advice. The drawing style itself is completely adorable (chibi ちび translates to 'little'). They're big eyed and round faced with tiny hands.
This guide has an accessible and appealing format. A short introduction is followed by tools and supplies, basic techniques, and then the individual drawing tutorials. The author does a good job of explaining (and showing) proportions for different ages, positions, action and movement, etc. There are a lot of different tutorials but not much variation in facial expression included in this book.
Great selection for a gift for a young artist, perhaps with some added sketch pads and pencils. This would also make a superlative classroom or library book. I would also recommend this one to babysitters, grandparents, parents, and basically anyone who spends a fair bit of time with small kids in order to up their 'draw with me' game. I really enjoyed this. I will use these to decorate my journals and notes for friends.
Four stars. Fun collection.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
June 4, 2020
I've heard of anime but Mini Chibi is a new one on me; it's a mini version of Japanese-style anime and is ever so cute with the tiny bodies and large heads.
The book contains 19 step-by-step tutorials plus inspiration for hairstyles, clothing and more. It provides details of the materials required, along with the basics for sketching a Chibi, clothing, expressions, background and well just loads to get you going.
The book is then divided into 12 cuties, 5 beasties alongside the 2 practise Chibi's. The Inspiration Gallery provides ideas for eyes, hairstyles, clothing, props, ears and tails.
For those that perhaps struggle with starting (that's me!), there are 12 blank Chibi's in various poses that could be traced, which then allow you to add your own features, hair, etc. And finally there are 5 images that can be coloured in; again they could be traced if you'd rather not colour in the page.
Overall this is a great book for those interested in drawing these little characters
I received this book from Netgalley in return for a honest review.
The book contains 19 step-by-step tutorials plus inspiration for hairstyles, clothing and more. It provides details of the materials required, along with the basics for sketching a Chibi, clothing, expressions, background and well just loads to get you going.
The book is then divided into 12 cuties, 5 beasties alongside the 2 practise Chibi's. The Inspiration Gallery provides ideas for eyes, hairstyles, clothing, props, ears and tails.
For those that perhaps struggle with starting (that's me!), there are 12 blank Chibi's in various poses that could be traced, which then allow you to add your own features, hair, etc. And finally there are 5 images that can be coloured in; again they could be traced if you'd rather not colour in the page.
Overall this is a great book for those interested in drawing these little characters
I received this book from Netgalley in return for a honest review.
July 24, 2020
-I really liked this book! It's not my first time trying to draw chibis (and failing) and I think now I finally "get it".
-Recommended for anyone, kids and adults alike, who want to try this cute character style.
I really liked how easy it was to understand and the step-by-step tutorials related to each month of the year really got me hooked. Also, they are often linked to a specific holiday like Valentine’s Day on February, Mother’s and Father’s day for May and June respectively and so forth. This approach made me want to draw them all to have the full calendar!. It has female, male, young and older character examples so that you can learn to create different kinds of chibis. There are less step by steps with beasties, but there's a section for different types of ears, tails and other props so you can create all types of creatures.
-Recommended for anyone, kids and adults alike, who want to try this cute character style.
I really liked how easy it was to understand and the step-by-step tutorials related to each month of the year really got me hooked. Also, they are often linked to a specific holiday like Valentine’s Day on February, Mother’s and Father’s day for May and June respectively and so forth. This approach made me want to draw them all to have the full calendar!. It has female, male, young and older character examples so that you can learn to create different kinds of chibis. There are less step by steps with beasties, but there's a section for different types of ears, tails and other props so you can create all types of creatures.
May 29, 2020
A fantastic and very thorough guide to drawing Chibi.
This book gives very concise guides on how to draw super cute Chibi characters.
Although not total novices to drawing, myself and my ten year old aren’t the most accurate and talented artists however we both found that by following the instructions and guide pictures we were able to produce some great looking characters.
We both enjoyed the opening section where each Chibi represented a month of the year.
I definitely think this would be a great book for those interested in cartoon or character art and is simple enough to follow for both adults and slightly older children.
This book gives very concise guides on how to draw super cute Chibi characters.
Although not total novices to drawing, myself and my ten year old aren’t the most accurate and talented artists however we both found that by following the instructions and guide pictures we were able to produce some great looking characters.
We both enjoyed the opening section where each Chibi represented a month of the year.
I definitely think this would be a great book for those interested in cartoon or character art and is simple enough to follow for both adults and slightly older children.
April 14, 2020
I followed @yoaihime on IG, I like her drawing style. I grew up reading a lot of mangas. I enjoyed so much reading this book too because I draw kawaii things. I haven't try to draw in a chibi style, but after reading this, I want to give a try. In the book, there are a lot of inspirations, how to draw expressions, clothes, hair, etc. Also, it is shown step by step. It is pretty straightforward. The only thing you need to do after reading this book is to practice! No way you can be mastering chibi-style if you haven't followed the instructions there.
April 14, 2020
Being stuck inside during this pandemic has given me a lot of time to do things I've always wanted to. I have always loved the Chibi style art but I am not very good at drawing. My 8 year old and I were excited to learn how to draw the style from this book. It was a little difficult for her because the steps are a little more advanced than step by each step. But we are going to keep practicing and we absolutely love the artwork depicted in this book.
Thank you Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group for an advanced copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group for an advanced copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
April 15, 2020
Thankyou Netgalley for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
Chibis are mini versions of Japanese anime and manga characters and are defined by their large heads and tiny bodies, both of which contribute to their kawaii, or cuteness, factor.
Here, you'll learn how to create chibis’ signature bodies, facial features, and props, including dreamy eyes, fun clothes and shoes, vibrant hair, colorful accessories, and lively backgrounds. You'll also learn how to color and shade your vertically challenged characters for optimal cuteness.
Chibis are mini versions of Japanese anime and manga characters and are defined by their large heads and tiny bodies, both of which contribute to their kawaii, or cuteness, factor.
Here, you'll learn how to create chibis’ signature bodies, facial features, and props, including dreamy eyes, fun clothes and shoes, vibrant hair, colorful accessories, and lively backgrounds. You'll also learn how to color and shade your vertically challenged characters for optimal cuteness.
April 19, 2020
This book is on drawing Mini Chibi Art is so cute I really loved it! This has great instructions for beginners it is not super in-depth but has plenty of information to get you started. I believe the fun colors and easy formatting would even make it enjoyable for advanced learners.
You can find all the styles for chibi ranging from clothing, hair, eyes and more it even has practice pages. Everything is explained with basic easy to follow instructions.
I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
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You can find all the styles for chibi ranging from clothing, hair, eyes and more it even has practice pages. Everything is explained with basic easy to follow instructions.
I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
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May 27, 2020
I have been debating between 4 and 5 stars with this one. I settled on 4 but it is probably closer to 4.5.
This is a super cute art book. It covers the basics of a chibi character including body, head, hair, clothing, facial features, and props. This is one chapter on cuties and one on beasties. I feel like the only thing keeping this from being 5 stars is some of the characters would have benefit from a few more steps for those who are not familiar with this drawing style. Otherwise, it is a super cute and fun art book.
This is a super cute art book. It covers the basics of a chibi character including body, head, hair, clothing, facial features, and props. This is one chapter on cuties and one on beasties. I feel like the only thing keeping this from being 5 stars is some of the characters would have benefit from a few more steps for those who are not familiar with this drawing style. Otherwise, it is a super cute and fun art book.
April 15, 2020
This is such an easy guidebook to drawing and it is suitable for all levels. I used to draw quite a bit but have stopped. This is a great way to start again and I couldn't resist wanting to learn how to draw these doll-like characters. Having said that I'm not sure this is suitable for small children as the instructions can be a tad complicating. Still it is very nice to see the end product and the illustrations are lovely and colourful.
May 18, 2020
The thing that set this art book apart from many others for me was the inclusion of the figure sketch for you to work from if needed. Often it's a matter of trying to repeat the steps to get that perfect figure placement and guidelines, and this book instead presents you with a place where, in the beginning, you could easily trace it and then draw your chibi over it...a great tool for beginners who still also need to work on muscle memory (or for those of us who may never get it quite right, in which case, a bonus item like that is gold.
April 29, 2020
I've always loved drawing chibis and other kawaii art. This book is a fantastical guide and resource for creating your own chibi characters and added props. Love all of the different eye shapes provided too! I followed the instructions and had a fun time choosing colors for my chibi's hair and clothes. Great book for anyone who wants to learn to draw in a cute style.
May 13, 2020
The cutest book ever! I'm so excited to start drawing these cuties! I love the step-by-step, all the different chibies and at the end there are some inspirations like different hair styles, eye format and color and accessories. I love this book! I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review
May 27, 2020
This book is helpful to those who have some experience in art already. I myself enjoy arts but am not very good at it and do not think this is super beginner friendly although the material is super adorable.
I will keep practicing to see if I'll get any better at drawing these cute characters.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this arc.
I will keep practicing to see if I'll get any better at drawing these cute characters.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this arc.
July 14, 2020
A perfect guide for new and experienced artists. Chibis are a niche style that are very rarely, if at all, touched upon in more traditional art classes. This book is laid out in a logical, easy to follow manner that genuinely helps improve technique. Not to mention the art style is super cute and is done by a well known online artist.
April 13, 2020
This book is perfect! I really love it. It has everything you need to know for drawing chibis. For beginners and advanced learners.
You can find the basics, cute chibis, beasty chibis... practice pages. Everything is explained. I am so excited. Pefect!
You can find the basics, cute chibis, beasty chibis... practice pages. Everything is explained. I am so excited. Pefect!
May 4, 2020
Brilliant Book ,it's helped me in my sixties on how to go about drawing figures that my Japanese granddaughter will understand , I also showed it to my eldest granddaughter hear in the UK & she loved reading this too,so it covers all age groups .
June 5, 2020
This is a cute beginners guide to Chibi art and I would love to buy my 10 year old a copy. Was really pleased by the idea gallery at the end since it makes the book a tool to continue to use after you have read it and get into drawing your own Chibi characters.
July 22, 2021
Cute, easy to use instructional book. Good for beginners and more if you just want to learn the style. Hoping to use it to teach teens how to draw their own.
March 7, 2023
Cute 😍
July 25, 2020
[I received a copy through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.]
I don’t draw chibi a lot, and the few I’ve drawn so far are, in hindsight, not so great, so I thought a book like this could help me get back to them, correct, and become better at it.
This “Mini Chibi Art Class” involves several step-by-step guides, relying on examples to follow (because “just draw whatever comes to your mind, using this or that base” would be cool, too, but not necessarily when coming out of the blue for training purposes). It also includes information about materials, references for eye styles and expressions, and ideas for inspiration. All in all, things I can definitely use again later, when I want to go back to drawing chibi.
I would recommend getting the paper version rather than the digital one, though—the latter is good as well, but if you’re anything like me, a physical book will work better for art reference and tutorials purposes.
I don’t draw chibi a lot, and the few I’ve drawn so far are, in hindsight, not so great, so I thought a book like this could help me get back to them, correct, and become better at it.
This “Mini Chibi Art Class” involves several step-by-step guides, relying on examples to follow (because “just draw whatever comes to your mind, using this or that base” would be cool, too, but not necessarily when coming out of the blue for training purposes). It also includes information about materials, references for eye styles and expressions, and ideas for inspiration. All in all, things I can definitely use again later, when I want to go back to drawing chibi.
I would recommend getting the paper version rather than the digital one, though—the latter is good as well, but if you’re anything like me, a physical book will work better for art reference and tutorials purposes.
November 9, 2020
I really liked this book - I got to learn so much about drawing cute things! This is a brilliant book for anyone wanting to learn a certain style of drawing - in this case, it's referred to as 'chibi', but it's a cute, adorable style of characters.
Loved the instructions, and for someone not as great at art as I am, this book was just what I needed.
Loved the instructions, and for someone not as great at art as I am, this book was just what I needed.
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