How to draw Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty the easy way
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(Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Sanrio is the company behind some of the most iconic Japanese character designs around, from Hello Kitty to Pompompurin and Cinnamoroll. Sony's so envious that it's now trying to take a leap into the market with its Nemu the Night Owl Bear.If you're interested in creating your own character, or you want to make Hello Kitty fan art, learning how to draw Sanrio characters is the place to start. It can be a fun and relatively simple style to practise because Sanrio's characters often make use of some clear and distinctive anatomy shapes and drawing techniques.In the video below, our own resident expert Phoebe shows how to draw a Sanrio character, or a character in the style of Sanrio, step by step, from the initial sketch to colouring. To follow along, you'll want some of the best pens for artists and the best markers.Latest Videos FromCreative BloqWatch full video here: A post shared by Creative Bloq (@creativebloqofficial)A photo posted by on Phoebe shows that you can draw a Sanrio character style quite quickly if you follow a few tips. Aim for a simple shape and facial anatomy, rounded arms, a thick outline and, of course, a bow.For more on the basics of drawing, see our how to draw tutorials series. You might also want to check out the best drawing books. Get the Creative Bloq Newsletter Sign up to Creative Bloq's daily newsletter, which brings you the latest news and inspiration from the worlds of art, design and technology. TOPICS Joe Foley Freelance journalist and editor Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango. View More You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout LATEST ARTICLES 1 How to draw Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty the easy way 2 This city's drastic logo redesign has hit a bum note 3 The best e-ink art frames are starting to deliver on the early promise of the technology 4 The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past's lush new location and remaster improvements have me excited to be Geralt again 5 “Ideas for my art come from different places. In this case, I was inspired by an iron maiden paired with a goblin who takes great zeal in his work”Source: Creative Bloq AI Art — Published — Category: Image AI