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In this article, we will see 5 animes about bakery and confectionery. For those who enjoy making sweets or eating them, these animes are inspiring. The dreams of the following characters are something that drives anyone to want to make sweets with excellence. The Japanese show how effort and consideration yield results. And then you understand a little of why Japanese sweets and breads are so beautiful and well-crafted. Get inspired!

Bonjour Koiaji Pâtisserie (Bonjour Sweet Love Pâtisserie)

Classic harem-style anime. Sayuri Haruno, the protagonist, enrolls in the famous Fleurir academy, an elite school for pastry chefs. There she finds herself surrounded by 4 charming boys who show her the true passion for sweets. The anime has 24 episodes of 5 minutes each.

Yakitate!! Japan (2004)

Azuma Kazuma is great at making bread. His dream is to create the perfect bread and be famous internationally. He is hired by Pantasy Bakery, where he begins his journey to achieve his goals. This anime is large, with 69 episodes of 20 minutes each.

Yumeiro Pâtissierè (2009)

This story tells the adventures of Ichigo Amano, who dreams of being a professional patissier, just like her grandmother was in the past. For this, she will have the help of 3 sweet geniuses. This story is great for getting an idea of how to make international sweets with history and decoration suggestions. It has 24 episodes.

Yumeiro Pâtissierè Professional (2010)

Follows the second season of Yumeiro Patissiere, where Ichigo and her friends aim to maintain a shop in a large shopping center. This is recommended for those who intend to open a business. There are several tips on operation and planning. It has 13 episodes of 20 minutes each.

Antique Bakery (2002)

Antique Bakery tells the story of 4 men who work in a small confectionery. Each character has their personality problems that, despite being different, manage to make Antique a success. This anime even inspired a Japanese dorama and a Korean film in 2008.

In this article, we will study the song Sekai Wa Koi Ni Ochiteiru (世界は恋に落ちている) the opening of the Anime Ao Haru Ride by CHiCO and HoneyWorks. Surprisingly, it is thanks to this song that the name of the Site is Suki Desu, and it’s worth noting that this expression appears only once in the song, and that was enough for me to choose it as the name of the site.

The name of the song can be literally translated as “The world has fallen in love” or has fallen in love Sekai Wa Koi Ni Ochiteiru (世界は恋に落ちている)… Below we will see the lyrics of the song in Japanese, romaji and in Portuguese.

Lyrics of the song in Japanese

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世界は恋に落ちている　光の矢胸を射す
君をわかりたいんだよ
「ねぇ、教えて」

すれ違う言葉にちょっとだけの後悔
涙こぼれて
忙しい感情　鼓動にリンクする
チューニング確かめたいんだ
目的ばっかにとらわれて大事なものが霞んで逃げて
今日もリスタート

世界は恋に落ちている　光の矢胸を射す
全部わかりたいんだよ
「ねぇ、聞かせて」
たった1ミリが遠くて
駆け抜けた青春（ひび）に
忘れない　忘れられない　輝く1ページ

お似合いの二人になんだか複雑な気持ちがいるよ
初めての感情　鼓動にリンクする
体温計壊れちゃったかな？
自分のことわからないまま　あの子にアドバイスまでしちゃって
胸が痛いや…

世界は恋に落ちている　光の矢胸を射す
気付いたこの想いは
「もう、遅いの」
あの子の方が可愛いの知ってるよ
だけど
「うまくいかないで」
なんてね…逃げだしたくせに…。

バカ…

春に咲いた花が恋をした
花は必死に上を向いて笑った
青い夏の蕾も恋をした
咲かない花と火薬の匂い

ホントの気持ち言葉にして大事なこと話せたら今日もリスタート

鈍感な君だから口に出して言わなきゃ
今君に伝えるよ
「ねぇ、好きです」

世界は恋に落ちている　光の矢胸を射す
全部わかりたいんだよ
「ねぇ、聞かせて」
手繰り寄せてもう0センチ
駆け抜けた青春（ひび）に
忘れない　忘れられない　輝く1ページ

Lyrics of the song Romanized

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Sekai wa koi ni ochiteiru hikari no ya mune wo sasu
Kimi wo wakaritainda yo
Nee, oshiete

Surechigau kotoba ni chotto dake no koukai namida koborete
Isogashii kanjou kodou ni rinku suru
Chuuningu tashikametainda

Mokuteki bakka ni torawarete
Daiji na mono ga kasunde nigete
Kyou wa mou restart

Sekai wa koi ni ochiteiru hikari no ya mune wo sasu
Zenbu wakaritainda yo
Nee, kikasete
Tatta ichi-miri ga tookute
Kakenuketa hibi ni
Wasurenai wasurerarenai kagayaku ichi peeji

O-niai no futari ni nandaka fukuzatsu na kimochi ga iru yo
Hajimete no kanjou kodou ni rinku suru
Taionkei kowarechatta kana?

Jibun no koto wakaranai mama
Ano ko ni adobaisu made shichatte
Mune ga itai ya

Sekai wa koi ni ochiteiru hikari no ya mune wo sasu
Kizuita kono omoi wa
Mou, osoi no
Ano ko no hou ga kawaii no shitteru yo dakedo
Umaku ikanai de nante ne nigedashita kuseni

(Baka)
(Kimi no koto zenbu wakaritaitte omotchau)
(Kore ga koi date hajimete kizuita no)
(Zettai furimuite hoshii))
(Osokattakedo akirametakunai)
(Datte suki dakara)

Haru ni saita hana ga koi wo shita
Hana wa hisshi ni ue wo muite waratta
Aoi natsu no tsubomi mo koi wo shita
Sakanai hana to kayaku no nioi

Honto no kimochi kotoba ni shite
Daiji na koto hanasetara
Kyou mo risutaato

Donkan na kimi dakara kuchi ni dashite iwanakya
Ima kimi ni tsutaeru yo
Nee, suki desu

Sekai wa koi ni ochiteiru hikari no ya mune wo sasu
Zenbu wakaritainda yo
Nee, kikasete
Taguri yosete mou zero-senchi
Kakenuketa hibi ni
Wasurenai wasurerarenai kagayaku ichi peeji

Lyrics of the song in Portuguese

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The world is falling in love and an arrow of light pierces my heart
I just want to understand you
Hey… Tell me

Those words carry a little remorse, I can’t help the tears
These complicated feelings connect to my heartbeats
I wish I could adjust them a bit

You do whatever it takes for your goals
But still, the most precious thing slipped away from you
Today is a new beginning

The world is falling in love and an arrow of light pierces my heart
I just want to understand everything about you
Hey… Tell me
Even a single millimeter feels so far in this hectic day to day
But I will not forget. I cannot forget
This brilliant first page

We seem to be a perfect couple, but there are complicated feelings
Feelings I am having for the first time
Like a thermometer, but I think it’s broken

Although I still don’t know what’s happening to me
I went and gave advice to a girl
And now I have this pain in my chest

The world is falling in love and an arrow of light pierces my heart
I realized what this feeling is
But it’s already too late
I know she is cuter than me, but
I can’t believe I’m hoping she fails, when I was the one who ran away in the first place

(Idiot)
(I just wanted to know everything about you)
(And for the first time I realized that this is love)
(I will definitely make her look back at me)
(I know I waited a long time, but I will not give up)
(Because… I love you)

In spring a flower bloomed and fell in love
This flower desperately tried to look up and smile
During the bright blue summer, a bud also fell in love
A flower that did not bloom with the smell of gunpowder

If I can put my feelings into words
And say what is really important
Today will also restart

You are not very perceptive, so I need to say it with my words
I will tell you right now
Hey… I love you

The world is falling in love and an arrow of light pierces my heart
I just want to understand everything about you
Hey… Tell me
I pull you closer and our distance is now zero centimeters
In this hectic day to day
But I will not forget. I cannot forget this brilliant first page

Breaking Down the Song – Sekai wa koi ni ochite iru

世界は恋に落ちている　光の矢胸を射す 
Sekai wa koi ni ochiteiru hikari no ya mune wo sasu

The world is in love and an arrow of light pierces my chest.

• 世界 (sekai) – World
• 恋 (koi) – Love, passion
• 落ちている (ochiteiru) – Falling, present continuous
• 光 (hikari) – Light, brightness
• 矢 (ya) – Arrow
• 胸 (mune) – Chest (sometimes refers to the heart)
• 射す (sasu) – Shine, also refers to shooting with a bow

君をわかりたいんだよ 「ねぇ、教えて」 
Kimi wo wakaritainda yo Nee, oshiete

I want to understand you! Hey, tell me.

• 君 (kimi) – You
• わかりたい (wakaritai) – I want to know, understand (from the verb 分かる – wakaru)
• んだよ (nda yo) – Exclamatory form to reinforce the expression
• ねぇ (nee) – Hey
• 教えて (oshiete) – Teach, tell, instruct

すれ違う言葉にちょっとだけの後悔 涙こぼれて 
Surechigau kotoba ni chotto dake no koukai namida koborete

Those words carry a little remorse, tears spill.

• すれ違う (surechigau) – Pass by, disagree
• 言葉 (kotoba) – Words
• ちょっと (chotto) – A little
• だけ (dake) – Only, just
• 後悔 (koukai) – Regret, remorse
• 涙 (namida) – Tears
• こぼれて (koborete) – Spill, fall, overflow

忙しい感情　鼓動にリンクする 
Isogashii kanjou kodou ni rinku suru

These agitated feelings connect to my heartbeats.

• 忙しい (isogashii) – Busy, agitated
• 感情 (kanjou) – Emotions, feelings
• 鼓動 (kodou) – Beat, heartbeat
• リンクする (rinku suru) – Connect, link

チューニング確かめたいんだ 
Chuuningu tashikametainda

I would like to adjust them a bit.

• チューニング (chuuningu) – From English tuning (to adjust)
• 確かめたいんだ (tashikametainda) – I want to verify, confirm

目的ばっかにとらわれて大事なものが霞んで逃げて 
Mokuteki bakka ni torawarete daiji na mono ga kasunde nigete

You do what is necessary for your goals, but the important things escape from you.

• 目的 (mokuteki) – Purpose, goal
• ばっか (bakka) – Emphasis, always, nothing but
• とらわれて (torawarete) – Being captured, trapped
• 大事 (daiji) – Important, valuable
• もの (mono) – Thing
• 霞んで (kasunde) – To become hazy, blurred
• 逃げて (nigete) – Escape, flee

今日もリスタート 
Kyou mo restart

Today is a new start.

• 今日 (kyou) – Today
• も (mo) – Also, once again
• スタート (sutāto) – From English start (beginning, to start)

世界は恋に落ちている　光の矢胸を射す 
Sekai wa koi ni ochiteiru hikari no ya mune wo sasu

The world is in love, and an arrow of light pierces my chest.

• 世界 (sekai) – World
• 恋 (koi) – Love, passion
• 落ちている (ochiteiru) – Falling (continuous action)
• 光 (hikari) – Light
• 矢 (ya) – Arrow
• 胸 (mune) – Chest
• 射す (sasu) – To shoot, to shine

全部わかりたいんだよ「ねぇ、聞かせて」 
Zenbu wakaritainda yo Nee, kikasete

I want to understand everything, hey, tell me.

• 全部 (zenbu) – Everything
• わかりたい (wakaritai) – I want to understand
• んだよ (nda yo) – Exclamatory emphasis
• ねぇ (nee) – Hey
• 聞かせて (kikasete) – Tell me, let me hear

たった1ミリが遠くて 駆け抜けた青春（ひび）に 
Tatta ichi-miri ga tookute Kakenuketa hibi ni

A single millimeter feels so far, in these days we rushed through youth.

• たった (tatta) – Just
• 1ミリ (ichi-miri) – 1 millimeter
• 遠くて (tookute) – Far
• 駆け抜けた (kakenuketa) – Run through, pass quickly
• 青春（ひび）(seishun hibi) – Youth (days)

忘れない　忘れられない　輝く1ページ 
Wasurenai wasurerarenai kagayaku ichi peeji

Unforgettable, impossible to forget, a shining page.

• 忘れない (wasurenai) – Not forget
• 忘れられない (wasurerarenai) – Impossible to forget
• 輝く (kagayaku) – To shine
• 1ページ (ichi peeji) – 1 page

From here can you study on your own?

In Japan, books, novels, and mangas drive the country’s entertainment. Both anime and games, dramas, and movies are based on these works. Therefore, many dream of becoming a manga author (mangaka) or a writer of light novels or other book formats. In this article, we will discuss whether it is possible for a foreigner to become a famous author, and what steps are necessary to achieve this.

Before we start, I would like to say something quite obvious: You need to be fluent in writing and in the Japanese language! You need to be at least at N2 of the JLPT to have the ability to create mangas, and preferably N1 to write books and novels. And it is not enough to have diplomas; you need to know the dialects, keigo, and slang to create good works. The most important thing is that you can write something acceptable to be accepted by the publisher! So the first step is to know Japanese! It doesn’t have to be perfect; there will always be some mistakes in the drafts and original files you present to the publisher. Even the Japanese don’t speak Japanese correctly…

If you want to write mangas, you need to know how to draw, you need to show that you are a professional! The same goes for writing the story; you need to be a professional! We will not discuss how to write your story, draw it, or how to create it. The focus of the article is to explain that it is possible for you to become a famous author and what you need to do to achieve that.

Can a foreigner be an author of books and mangas?

Some believe that the simple fact of being a foreigner makes it impossible to become an author of books in Japanese or a mangaka. It is true that for both a Japanese and a foreigner, the biggest difficulty in becoming a famous author is creating a successful work. However, the only obstacle that separates a foreigner from a Japanese is being fluent in the language.

There are many foreigners who are authors of books, light novels, and mangas. Even at a university in Kyoto, the head of the manga department claims that 600 students at the school were foreigners. It is worth noting that most light novel and manga authors use pseudonyms and have never appeared in public, so there may be foreigners among them.

There is even a Brazilian illustrator named Lucas Thiago Furukawa (pseudonym of Yuu Kamiya) who became famous for writing the light novel of No Game No Life, which even got an anime adaptation. Other famous foreigners include Tony Valente, Åsa Ekström, Shindo L, Boichi, and Hagin Yi. Despite the pseudonyms, some are from France, Korea, Sweden, and the USA.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, your gender, your experience, or even what country you are from. What matters is whether the book or manga will attract the Japanese audience and sell.

The first steps to becoming a famous author

Now that you are fluent in Japanese, are a writer or artist, and have created your successful story, you need to keep in mind that succeeding as an author of light novels, books, or manga is a dream for many Japanese, and you are competing with them! There are thousands chasing the same dream, but it is not impossible!

You need to present your story! You have 2 options: try to contact a publisher or expose your work to the world on your own. Many people, before becoming famous mangakas or light novel writers, publish their stories on the Internet or take them to events like Comiket. Others start by trying to participate in competitions or events that some magazines, publishers, and organizations hold.

To participate in the events and contests we mentioned, you need to research each one and keep track of all the dates and rules. Remember that exposing your manga or book on the Internet does not necessarily mean creating a blog or website; there are online sites specifically for this, with thousands of readers waiting for independent works. Now let’s talk about the most common option, which is contacting the publisher.

Contacting the Publisher

You need to choose the publisher you want to publish your works and contact them. You can find the phone number or email address in their magazines and books. Try to contact them or even show up in person and schedule a meeting with an editor to present your works. Anyone can do this, regardless of experience.

We recommend trying to schedule a meeting in person, even though some publishers encourage contact via the internet. Sometimes, trying to send your work online, you may not always receive feedback or even a response. Keep in mind that there are thousands of people sending their works and stories to the publisher, especially if it is a famous publisher.

In these meetings, you meet an editor who will read your work and give their opinion. If you really write a successful work, you will probably be accepted, or perhaps the editor will suggest tips and procedures for you to succeed, even if not with them. You can try as many times as you want; editors encourage you not to give up if they see some potential in you.

If you are rejected by the publisher, don’t give up on becoming a mangaka! You can write doujinshi (independent works) and achieve success on the internet until someone notices you. And don’t give up on having meetings and presenting different works to the editors of the magazines.

The Publishers of Japan

The publishers mentioned above are responsible for publishing your stories to the world. Most publishers, especially those of mangas, publish weekly or monthly chapters of works by various different authors in magazines that look more like thick books. This is the way publishers have found to measure the success of authors and determine if their works are famous enough to get an anime adaptation and continue being published.

We also recommend reading: Tips to become a mangaka

Below, we will leave a list of Light Novel and Manga publishers. It is important to clarify that you need to research them, as some specialize in certain genres or types.

The main Light Novel publishers to contact:

• Dengeki Bunko;
• Famitsu Bunkom;
• Fujimi Fantasia;
• GA Bunko;
• Gagaga Bunko;
• Jump J-Books;
• Kadokawa Benas Bunko;
• Kodansha BOX;
• Kodansha Ranobe Bunko;
• MF Bunko J;
• MF BOOKS;

The main manga publishers to contact:

• Akaneshinsha;
• Akita Shoten;
• ASCII Media Works;
• Bunkasha;
• Bushiroad;
• Bungeishunjū;
• Core Magazine;
• Chuokoron Shinsha;
• Daitosha;
• Enterbrain;
• Fujimi Shobo;
• Fusosha;
• Futabasha;
• Gakken;
• Gentosha;
• Hakusensha;
• Hayakawa Publishing;
• Houbunsha;
• Ichijinsha;
• Issuisya;
• Kaiohsha;
• Kadokawa Shoten;
• Kobunsha;
• Kodansha;
• Mag Garden;
• MediaWorks;
• Nihon Bungeisha;
• Ohzora Publishing;
• Sansai Books;
• Shinshokan;
• Shinchosha;
• Shodensha;
• Shogakukan;
• Shobunkan;
• Shonen Gahosha;
• Shonen Jump;
• Shueisha;
• Square Enix;
• Tokuma Shoten;
• Tokodo;
• Ushio Shuppan;
• Wani Books;

Now you know how to become a successful light novel author or mangaka. Have you tried sending a work to any publisher? Contest or website? We hope to see your experience in the comments.

During my trip to Japan, I came across various claw machines to grab stuffed animals, especially anime figures, absolutely everywhere. The arcade stores were crowded, and there were shops solely dedicated to claw machines and similar ones. In this article, we will talk a little about these claw machines that in Brazil we know as crane or teddy bear grabbing machines. In Japan, these machines are called UFO CATCHER.

The teddy bear grabbing machines in Japan have various prizes besides plush toys. There you can find anime and manga figures, bags, clothes, chocolates, and even ice creams. These machines usually cost 100 yen or 6 tries for 500 yen. In Japan, we find people of all ages playing these prize-grabbing machines, and they always manage to grab the desired prizes without spending hundreds of yen. So I came to the conclusion that these claws are not games of chance; they just require skill.

Types of claw machines – UFO Catcher

There are various types of claws and also other machines with the same purpose. Let’s see some of them below:

The pincer – This claw has only 2 arms that close in a pincer motion. The machines with pincers have prizes of all values. As expected, the strength of the arms is very weak, and the claws have no grip, which makes it difficult to grab the prize.

Single finger – This claw has only one finger and works the same way as the pincer. To grab the prizes, you need to fit this single claw into a ring to hold and lift the object.

Suspended prizes – Some machines have prizes suspended in various ways. Some are hung on a rod, and you can try to grab them, push them, and knock them down. Others are on top of a platform, and your goal is to try to cut a ribbon or fit a geometric figure into the perfect space for the prize to fall. There are various types of claws and different games. There are other types of machines where the prizes are inside capsules.

My experience with these machines

My experience with these UFO catcher machines in Japan was not very good. Walking in the neighborhood of Nipponbashi Denden Town in Osaka (equivalent to Akihabara), I came across several stores of this type, and in all of them, there was a pretty girl dressed as a schoolgirl to attract customers. One of them caught me distributing that little card that I didn’t know you had to play to get. During this fun, I ended up using my beloved yen coins. I tried harder, and the girl with that voice saying Ganbatte made me spend 3,000 yen.

I had tried a bit on the claw and saw that it was complicated. Then she took me to a machine that seemed easier; I had to fit something into a circle, but it was not easy at all. In the end, I couldn’t grab the figure of Sinon from Sword Art Online. And to be more ironic, she let me do a test once, and during that test, I managed to grab it on the first try. Stay away from these machines; they are addictive, even though I only continued playing because of the girl.

If a person has skill, it is not difficult to win from these machines or grab a figure without spending much. In the store I went to, the girl gave me the option to choose the prize, and then she placed it inside the machine. I really wanted to have grabbed that figure.

Tips to win at UFO Catcher machines

Look for easy machines. – Many people end up trying to grab the prize but give up right when it is hanging close to falling. Look for those machines that are easy to grab, even if you spend a little trying; it will be much more advantageous than trying to push a prize from the start.

Keep an eye on the employees. – The employees always keep an eye on the machines; if they see that a machine has already yielded many wins, they change the difficulty or place a prize in an easy position. Keep an eye on the employees to pick the best machine.

Analyze the prizes. – You need to pay attention to the size and shape of the prizes. Ask yourself: is this prize too big or heavy for this claw? Is this prize too small for the claw to grab? Can I use the claw to push the prize instead of grabbing it?

Watch someone play first. – Keep an eye on someone else’s game to see if that machine is suitable for you. Observe and ask yourself: How fast does the claw move? When does the claw stop grabbing? Does the claw change position? By paying attention to others’ games, you can devise your own strategy.

What is the goal of UFO Catchers?

I think everyone should know that these claw machines are made to generate profit. The chances of winning are practically impossible; the claws never act the way we want or simply do not have enough strength to grab the prizes.

However, the employees like it when we win, and some are nice. If you say: iten wo toriyasui basho ni oitekure masuka? they may leave the prize in an easier position. Most people play on these cranes just for fun. If you want to play on this UFO Catcher, think only about the fun, forget that you will spend money, and bring a predetermined amount.

If you have ever had the experience of playing on these machines, we would love to see it in the comments. We thank you for reading and sharing. I hope you enjoyed this article. Let’s finish by leaving a video to motivate you to not play!

Do you dream of being a designer but don’t know how to draw? Or do you already know how to draw something, but have specific difficulties? Maybe you feel a bit lost, thinking it’s impossible because you “don’t have the gift.” After all, those who “are born with the gift” pick up a pencil and start drawing since they were babies, right?

Well, that’s completely wrong! Of course, there are people who can draw well from a very young age, but there are also those who only learn after they grow up and become good artists just the same. So, forget about this story of “gift” and go for it! Don’t know how to draw? Having trouble drawing? Let’s try to solve that!

If you live in one of the major capitals of the country, you will find drawing courses that teach you to draw step by step. They are not as numerous as language courses, for example, but there are certainly some of good quality. These establishments also often offer workshops or mini-courses for specific difficulties, explaining how to make certain drawings step by step.

With a Google search, you can find the most well-known drawing courses, and from there it’s just a matter of carefully choosing the best option. Some examples of good drawing courses are Quanta Academia de Artes, Área E, and Impacto Quadrinhos. Consider location, cost, and schedule of the courses and go check out the facilities; if possible, ask to attend a class.

Now, if there is no drawing school where you live, or if you don’t have enough resources to pay for a course, it gets a bit more difficult, but not impossible. Don’t get discouraged! There is a way to learn to draw well without spending much.

Drawing Tips and Tutorials on the Internet

The internet is a great source to discover cheap or even free alternatives to learn. By searching, you can find online drawing classes, step-by-step drawings, tips for drawing, and much more. But be careful: be aware that there are no miracles. It doesn’t matter if you found a super cool drawing tutorial or a video that promises to teach you how to make beautiful and easy drawings; it will only help if you put in the effort. It’s no use reading a thousand and one drawing tips if you don’t pick up paper and pencil and put those tips into practice. Therefore, first and foremost, make a commitment to yourself to do your part to achieve your dream. Are you ready? Then, let’s go!

As we said, the internet is a great source to discover alternatives, yes, but you also need to pay attention to separate what works or not for you. A drawing tutorial made for professionals, for example, probably won’t help you, as it would be too difficult. Those who are starting need more basic information. Look for things like step-by-step drawings, or tutorials with step-by-step drawings for beginners.

Many people turn to YouTube, and you can really find a lot there. Online drawing classes, step-by-step drawings, tips for drawing or how to draw well, or even videos teaching how to draw step by step, search and you will find!

A positive point of this media is that you can observe how to make drawings step by step, see how to hold the pencil, and other cool things. There are very good videos that really teach how to make step-by-step drawings for absolute beginners. And those who do this usually choose beautiful and easy-to-make drawings as models, like in this video where the artist Ivan Querino teaches in a video how to draw Princess Elsa from the movie Frozen, which helps motivate those watching. After all, who doesn’t get excited about beautiful and easy drawings? There are also many other videos that give very good tips on how to learn to draw well, just search.

The downside of an online drawing class or a drawing tips video is that afterwards you don’t have the exercises on paper to use as a reference for studying. You would have to play the video again, pause, and often the paused image is not good enough to see all the details. To solve this problem, some YouTube channels sell booklets of their activities. It’s a good option if you like the videos enough to invest. But before making a decision, check if there are any complaints from people who bought the booklets and didn’t receive them. It’s always good to be careful when shopping online.

Another problem is that it may happen that that great video, which shows how to make step-by-step drawings just the way you wanted, is in another language. And then, when the professional explains some important detail that doesn’t appear in the video, you can’t understand anything! Unless you are multilingual or have a friend who is, this can make things a bit difficult.

Free Drawing Courses

A good way to facilitate your search for information is to turn to comic and manga sites. Some indicate links to good videos and texts on how to make step-by-step drawings and things like that.

Others have their own section of drawing tips. These sites usually publish periodically texts with tips for drawing, such as how to learn to draw well, information about materials, and much more.

Some, like Heróis no Papel, in addition to a tips section, also offer drawing courses teaching how to draw step by step. The content varies in level, cost, and format. In the case of Heróis no Papel, for example, the course is basic, free, and in text, but with illustrations showing the drawings step by step for beginners.

Other Tips and Techniques for Drawing

If you are just starting in the world of drawing, a great exercise for you to practice is simply to make straight lines by hand. Draw two points, one point ‘A’ and one point ‘B’ and start drawing the straight line between those points. This will train your stroke much more than you imagine!

Another great exercise is simply to observe the strokes of other artists. Observe how everything was done and also try to research what methods and techniques were used by that artist.

And, of course, the most valuable tip of all is: practice! Practice always and practice all the time! Only practice and effort lead to perfection and will make you a great artist!

In short, whatever method you choose – taking an in-person or online course, or studying alone through drawing tutorials and tips – what matters is that it works for you. And, above all, that you are aware and committed to doing your part and putting in your best effort.

Now take a deep breath and go after your dream!