Mini Kawaii Kitties: Learn How to Draw 75 Cats in All Their Glory (Kawaii Doodle)

by Olive Yong

Learn to draw all kinds of cute cats doing all sorts of silly things through 75 step-by-step tutorials.

In this mini edition of Kawaii Kitties, popular Instagram artist Bichi Mao (@bichi.mao) perfectly captures cats’ different attitudes, while playing, sleeping, eating, stretching, exploring, being loving, wearing cute costumes, and much more!

Along with the tutorials, Bichi Mao shares:
 

• An introduction to the kawaii art aesthetic
• Suggestions for drawing tools
• Tips and tricks for drawing and coloring your cats
• A facial expression directory
• Coloring pages swarming with kitties for you to decorate

So, get ready to purrfect your drawing skills, as well as be inspired to create your own kitty characters or illustrate the daily activities of your favorite pet.

Learn how to draw even more cute things with these other fun books in the Kawaii Doodle series: Kawaii Doodle Class, Kawaii Doodle Cuties, Mini Kawaii Doodle Class, Mini Kawaii Doodle Cuties, and Kawaii Doodle World.

• ISBN13: 9781631069642
• Publish Date: 19 October 2023 (first published 17 October 2023)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Rock Point
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 144
• Language: English

Reviews

[annieb123]

Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.

Mini Kawaii Kitties is an adorable tutorial drawing guide for all ages by Olive Yong. Originally released in 2021 from Quarto on their Rock Point imprint, this second edition is due out in Oct 2023. It's 144 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats. 

There is a sweetly whimsical innocence about these kitties which just bring the smiles. There are 75 step by step tutorials with kitties doing adorable kitty things as well as fantasy kitties (mermaid kitty, cheering kitty, kitties in costumes - so many kitties). The tutorials are arranged thematically: general introduction with basic tutorials, playtime, daily activities, being curious, playing dress up, sharing love, discovering breeds, bon appetit, and some coloring pages. 

The tutorials are very simply written with small achievable steps for a surprisingly detailed finish. I am a beginner with drawing and I was able to achieve credible results with these tutorials. They're a lot of fun to do. I would heartily recommend this one for gift giving (perhaps bundled with a sketch pad and some pens/markers?), library, classroom or makers' group. I would also recommend this book 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.

Five stars. A truly happy book.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.