<P><B>Learn to draw plants, animals, and more in the distinctive Japanese character style—and have fun while you’re creating!</B><BR/><BR/> Let popular Japanese artist Sachiko Umoto show you simple methods for <B>sketching butterflies</B>, <B>flowers</B>, <B>cactus</B>, <B>bees</B>, <B>birds</B>, <B>fish</B>, and more. Build on <B>basic lines and shapes</B> to create flower petals, butterfly wings, tree branches, and leaves. Discover helpful tips that will <B>improve your drawing skills</B>, such as focusing on how branches grow, differences in flower shapes, and how poses express emotion.<BR/><BR/> See how easy it is to turn plants and animals into sweet expressive characters by adding facial expressions and clothes. A singing butterfly? Why not! Sachiko’s clear step-by-step instructions for tracing and drawing are perfect for <B>all ages and skill levels</B>. After mastering a few elements, build a composition that shows off your unique style. Draw lovely b