Kawaii Art Drawing (8-12 Years Old)
KAWAII ART DRAWING
WHAT IS KAWAII DRAWING?
The Kawaii movement, a famous trend in Japanese culture that always relies on a cute and cuddly appearance, has now gained worldwide influence. Kawaii drawings are adorable drawings that have spread from Japan to countries around the world. Originally comprised of cute and romantic themes, Kawaii drawings now also include comical drawings designed to make people laugh. Even within these comical drawings, comical cartoons have been produced that aim to make viewers laugh, without straying from the cuteness.
Giant eyes, round shapes, and simple features are hallmarks of one of the cutest forms of art. Known as "kawaii," from the Japanese word for "cute," it has become a globally embraced subculture. Scalable graphics perfectly complement the graphic, bold style.
WHAT IS KAWAII?
"Kawaii" is a Japanese word and concept that translates broadly to "cuteness" in English. It emerged in Japan in the 1970s, expressing itself in numerous pop culture trends, including art, television animation, lifestyle, music, and fashion. It's a complete aesthetic that captures the spirit of childlike, playful innocence and adoration. Pokémon like Hello Kitty and Pikachu epitomize Kawaii, with their ability to elicit the warm, happy, and affectionate reactions people typically feel for cute baby animals. Kawaii art is typically easily identified as characters with minimal facial features, drawn in pastel colors, and simple black lines with rounded edges and a youthful appearance.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
- Children aged 8 to 12
- Children interested in drawing art
- Those who want to learn to doodle and color
- Families who want to develop their children's emotional intelligence
WHAT WILL WE LEARN?
- Kawaii drawing technique
- Create your own kawaii characters
- Painting, line art, toning and many more
REQUIRED MATERIALS
- pencil
- Pen
- Marker
- Ball-point pen
- colored pencils
- Dry paints
- Pastels
- A4 paper
- Base
- Sketchbook
EDUCATIONAL CONTENT
First Level (first month)
Required Materials: A4 pad, A4 paper, 2B pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener
Education Information:
- Studies in anatomy and ratio and proportion.
- Creating all kinds of characters with the Kawaii Technique.
- Using objects to create various characters.
Level 2 (2nd month)
Materials Required: Felt-tip pens, pastel crayons, highlighters
Education Information:
- Methods of applying drawing techniques learned at the first level with coloring.
- Drawing and applying drawing techniques, designing backgrounds, combining characters, along with impressive objects that are compatible with your characters.
Level 3 (3rd month)
Education Information:
- Prepare a kawaii series with what you imagine and what you learned in the first two levels.
- Adding movement and position to kawaii characters and digitizing techniques.
- Teaching digital drawing on a tablet or computer with the Procreate program to those who want it.
For Manga Drawing and Anime Characters, the manga drawing and anime workbook prepared by Atölye Ataşehir in accordance with the levels will be used.
Süleyman Çağlayan
1977 yılında İstanbul’da doğan Çağlayan 2002 yılında;Neşe Erdok, Nedret Sekban ve Ahmet Umur Denizeğitmenliğinde Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi, Güzel SanatlarFakültesi Resim Bölümü lisans programınıtamamlamıştır. 2010 yılında, Yrd. Doç. Ahmet Umur Denizdanışmanlığında Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi,Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, Resim Ana Sanat Dalı YüksekLisans Programını tamamlamıştır.SERGİLER2002 Karma Sergi, Evin Sanat Galerisi, TÜYAP Sanat Fuarı2003 Karma Sergi, Evin Sanat Galerisi, TÜYAP Sanat Fuarı2003 Karma Sergi, Evin Sanat Galerisi2004 Kişisel Sergi, Maltepe Sanat Galerisi2004 Karma Sergi, Maltepe Sanat Galerisi2005 Kişisel Sergi, Maltepe Sanat Galerisi2007 Kişisel Sergi, Maltepe Sanat Galerisi2012 “Adı Konulmamış Zamanlar I” Kişisel Sergi, Doruk Sanat Galerisi2013 “Adı Konulmamış Zamanlar II” Kişisel Sergi, Doruk Sanat Galerisi2013 TÜYAP Sanat Fuarı2014 Contemporary İstanbul Sanat Fuarı2014 TÜYAP Sanat Fuarı2014 Karma Sergi, Akademililer Sanat Galerisi2016 Kişisel Sergi, Kızıltoprak Sanat Galerisi