In Kawaii Cuties, artist and online art teacher Ilaria Ranauro (aka Ilariapops) illustrates how to create a wide variety of characters and creatures by following her easy step-by-step tutorials. Kawaii Essentials. Introductory lessons teach solid drawing techniques that demonstrate how to draw kawaii characters from the ground up and will help you build the skills you need to create the characters of your dreams. Kawaii Characters, Step By Step. Through step-by-step tutorials, from rough sketch to finish, discover the drawing process for a variety of super-cute animals and people-including an alpaca, panda, superhero, astronaut, and more-each presented in a different pose. Whether you're just beginning to draw or looking for ideas and guidance for bringing your own characters to life, Kawaii Cuties is your go-to drawing guide.