Let’s
Hey, everyone, I’m Kamo, the author and illustrator of this book.
Thanks for joining me as together we discover the joys of doodling
the whole year round. The seasons-and the holidays, celebrations,
observances and special events they contain-are a perfect excuse
to use doodles to dress up your notebooks, cards, letters, invitations
and anything else you wish to add that special touch to.
This book contains a wealth of doodle suggestions, divided by season,
to add to your personal items and messages. Start with these, then
create your own!
The most important thing about doodling is that it is simple, easy to
do and easy to understand. As you work through the book, picking up
various drawing tricks and techniques and referring to the steps and
stages along the way, your doodles will take on detail and character. In
other words, they’ll be an expression of you! I’ve scattered key points
throughout. They’re marked in red , so use them as a reference
when you’re first starting out.
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Don’t forget to highlight and showcase your individual doodling style
as it develops. When you’re ready to personalize an illustration,
to add your own unique embellishments or if you just want to
go off in a design direction all your own, keep an eye out for the
blue markers throughout the book. They show you parts
of a drawing you can change as you see fit. Doodling is about
improvzation, so be open to the changes and improvizations.
Doodle with confidence, let your hand flow freely across the page,
looping and swirling, and you never know what amazing illustrations
will appear before you.
Happy doodling,
– Kamo
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How to Draw with a Pen
Let’s start with the basics: How do I use my pen?
Once you’ve mastered how to draw lines, apply
color and create color schemes, you’ll soon be off
and doodling. So let’s start practicing.
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How to use this book
Are you just starting
out or an already
experienced doodler?
Choose the path that
suits you best!
I can’t draw
What is this!?
I really want to draw
something...
I can draw
Wow, maybe this
drawing
isn’t too
bad!
I’ll just give
it a go!
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There are
all kinds of
ballpoint pens
Look out for the
red icon on each
page and make use
of it when drawing!
Try altering the
illustration a bit too
use different
colors
change the pattern
There are illustrations for
all seasons from page 32
on! Use whichever ones
work for the event you’re
drawing.
Copy the
illustrations in this
book by tracing
over them
I’ll try a seasonal
illustration!
I did it!
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The
Basics
First, try drawing with a ballpoint pen
Before you draw lines or write letters and numbers with a
ballpoint pen, read through these basic points. Then pick up that
pen and get drawing!
I want to draw!
Cherish that
feeling...
Grab hold of
the pen
Before you begin
Lighting
Posture
How to choose
the paper
How to hold
the pen
Make sure the room is
bright enough for drawing
Any kind of posture is fine,
but for your own sake, it’s
best to sit properly.
Draw on anything you like
A 60-degree
angle puts the
least pressure
on your finger
Copy paper
Sheets from
a notebook
receipts
Memo
paper
Napkins from cafes
and restaurants
The back of
advertising
material
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Getting the knack of drawing a straight line
Getting the knack of drawing a circle
From this
point
To this
point
starting point
finishing point
Draw