"I'M MELTING!"

Simple things like ice-cream cones are fun pictures to draw. Again, the shapes that make up the ice-cream cone are very basic and with some practice are relatively easy to draw. The cone itself is shaped kind of like a cylinder and the ice-cream scoop is a couple of ovals with a circle on top. Also, adding a silly lighthearted face to the picture can help to set the mood and tone of the drawing. By personifying the ice-cream and giving it human gestures such as a winking smiley face, you are adding some kawaii to your drawing. Kawaii, is a Japanese word that means, cute, adorable, or lovable and many marketers from Japan utilize this style of artwork to market their products at home and abroad. The ice-cream cone is a fun picture to draw especially when you learn how to break down the drawing and understand what shapes you're going to be working with. The picture below primarily consists of a cylinder, a few ovals, some circles, and a couple of lines. So, if you are going to draw an object, look for the shapes that you are familiar with and make sure to start out by sketching simple objects, like ice-cream cones and toasters. If you have an interest in kawaii, a good reference book to invest in would be, "How to Draw Kawii In Simple Steps by Yishan Li. Her how to book is great because it's very simple and easy to follow with step-by-step instructions to get you started and keep you inspired.

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