Cute Creature Art Class: Enchanting Anime Beasties

Enhance your drawing skills and create 57 anime fantasy creatures following simple step-by-step tutorials.

In Cute Creature Art Class, popular anime artist Naomi Lord shares the secrets to drawing enchanting creatures in her signature style. Through easy-to-follow tutorials, Lord walks you through the techniques she used to create these anime characters, including her personal suggestions when it comes to using colored pencils, markers, digital programs, and more.

Discover the myths of creatures ranging from druids to dragons, including:
 

• Land Walkers such as Kitsune, Yeti, Cerberus, Naga
• Air Gliders such as Manticore, Quetzalcoatl, Pegasus, Fairy
• Sea Splashers such as Kraken, Akhlut, Kelpie, Mermaid
• Night Dwellers such as Cthulhu, Mothman, Wendigo, Medusa and More!

But the magic doesn't stop there! Get creative with the Bonus: Mythical Combos section where the mundane is bred into the mythical. Ever wondered what the hybrid of a raven and a cat looked like? How about a shark and a dog, or—even cuter—an otter and a fish? Watch Naomi’s creativity bloom, and follow in her footsteps (or should I say, pencil strokes?). On top of the tutorials, find inspiration for personalizing your drawings with different fur textures, hairstyles, facial expressions, fashion, and more!

Create your own fantasy anime creatures and tap into a whimsical artistic journey with this accessible guide.