Draw 62 Magical Creatures and Make Them Cute

This is a great simple book to get your doodling going in a cute creative direction! The instructions are clear and easy to follow. Some of the "make it cute" ideas are a stretch from the original doodle, but still give the artist an idea of where to from here. The characters are indeed cute. I can see my grandson picking up on this and having a blast!

This book was great and very helpful! 💕

Even if I am no artist and my drawing skills are at the level of a middle schooler, I was able to draw a beautiful mermaid, very cute fairy, angry troll, mysterious wizard and a lot more magical creatutes 😊 and I had so much fun by doing so!

I am sure this book will be big help for every artist out there 💜

Draw 62 Magical Creatures and Make Them Cute is a step by step drawing tutorial guide for fantasy creatures by Heegyum Kim.

Due out 25th June 2019 by Quarto on their Quarry imprint, it's 128 pages and will be available in paperback format.

This appealing book is full of simple tutorials for drawing magical creatures such as dragons, harpies, sirens, sphinxes, trolls, and some Asian inspired creatures such as dokkaebi, tengu, and kumiho.
The tutorials and techniques are suited to beginning artists. There are step by step tutorials for 62 creatures with different variations and poses for each one. There is a 'you try it' balloon on each page for reader drawings.

This would make a great gift for would-be artists of all ages. The included tutorials are varied and eclectic with origins from many different mythologies. There is no introductory technique or materials instruction; the book just includes the 62 tutorials. There is a complete table of contents, so locating individual ones shouldn't be problematic. They're slanted toward line drawings, though colored pens, crayons, and watercolors could certainly be used to enhance the drawings.

Cute book, accessible for everyone.

Five stars.

Super cute characters. The instructions are simple and easy to follow. Not quite my style but lots of ideas to work with.

This is a cute, inspiring book filled with fun cartooning ideas for the beginning artist. I will encourage the young artists I know to give this book a try.

My Middle Schoolers will absolutely eat this up. They are not so much into the how to step by step detailed drawing methods, so this style showing chunks at a time is perfect for them. Very cute and a little bizaree.

This is another fun book by Heegyum Kim, whose first book (draw 62 animals and make them cute) is one of my personal favorites for drawing instruction. This one is also easy to follow and gives you a variety of fun characters, though they are a little trickier sometimes and I didn't like them quite as much as the animal series. Also, not all of them are magical. Some are extinct (dodo) or just made magical (magical elephant) or kind of made up superheroes (a corgi with superpowers). Others are just fun animals (salamander, Maine Coon, sea horse). Many seem to be from other cultures that I was unfamiliar with (tengu, yale, dokkaibi, kumiho). Lots of mythological creatures are included (pegasus, sphinx, medusa, minotaur) and your standard scary creatures (ghost, goblin, kraken, ghoul, vampire) and urban legends (big foot, nessie) and sweeter magical creatures (mermaid, fairy, baby witch)...

Each sketch includes a basic outline to start with and you see how to fill it out, and then some examples of similar ones in other poses or with other hairstyles and so on. I like seeing the creatures from lots of different angles and with lots of variations.

All in all, this is a fun book for kids or adults who would like to learn to easily sketch some fun magical, mystical, odd or scary creatures.

My rating system:
1 = hated it
2 = it was okay
3 = liked it
4 = really liked it
5 = love it, plan to purchase, and/or would buy it again if it was lost

I read a temporary digital ARC of the book for the purpose of review.

What a fun doodle book, really great for creating whimsical and quirky images of some fun and unexpected characters. The layout is the same as the animals book of a similar name. One page has step by step instructions for a creature then the next page is the “cute” variations of the same one. I do think this book is lacking in instructions for how to get to the other examples, you could probably figure them all out but for this type of book it might be nice to have a little more.

The book is great for novices, and children because anybody can get decent results with this doodle style. The BEST image imo is the Frankenstein doing yoga! Perfect for “frankie says relax”, this was my first art but I will be working on another on those. Thanks to the publisher and net galley for the digital ARC to review.

Wonderful selection of magical creature to draw. Step by step illustrations with lots of "make them cute" ideas.

Einfache Anleitung für lauter zauberhafte, kleine Zeichnungen inkl. Variationen.
Zum wecken der eigenen Kreativität oder zum verschenken.

Draw 62 Magical Creatures and Make Them Cute
Step-by-Step Drawing for Characters and Personality For Artists, Cartoonists, and Doodlers by Heegyum Kim is a book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary. I adore this book! I can draw pictures and it makes me feel good! I am not good at art but I try. This book has so many cute "terrifying" monsters that are so adorable and cute you just want to cuddle them! The best part is I made my own using the step-by-step instructions and all the illustrations that goes along with the step-by-step instructions! I am a beginner at art and if I can make these cute little guys any one can. It was fun thinking of ways to change them! I loved this book! I could think of so many uses such as playing with the grandkids, making birthday cards or get well cards, bookmarkers, and more! So much fun! I want this book!

Nobody does cute like Heegyum Kim! Draw 62 Magical Creatures and Make Them Cute is the second book in the series — the first one was Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Cute. This book is just as great as the first one but contains people and animals from the world of fantasy. There are the usual ones you would expect, like a fairy (“regular” fairy, flower fairy and forest fairy), angel, wizard, vampire, troll, hobbit, goblin, elf, and unicorn. Then there are ones that you would not find in other books, such as merman, werewolf, sphinx, medusa, and cyclops. There are a few I was completely unfamiliar with and you may be too — tengu, kumiho and dokkaebi. My favorites are: the bogey man, majestic corgi, flying monkey, and seahorse.

Kim provides step by step illustrations, typically 4-6 steps, for drawing each of the 62 creatures. Then she shows how to make them cute by presenting several variations, usually 3-6 of them. While the steps are not illustrated for drawing the variations, once you have the basic figure down pat, it shouldn’t be too hard to “reverse engineer” them. I really enjoy looking at all the variations — they make for fabulous eye candy that are sure to bring a smile to your face. For example, the variations of the minotaur include one reading a newspaper and another as a fashionista. Frankenstein variations have one praying and another one smelling a flower. Finally, the faun has these variations- calling a taxi, reading, playing the harp, dancing, and playing a clarinet-type instrument.

Kim provides tips throughout the book - sometimes more direction on how to draw the particular creature and at other times she explains the origin or mythology. This book is great for those of us who cannot draw and for those that can, as there are sure to be some creatures or variations among the roughly 250 in total that you will want to draw. Those unable to draw will appreciate the step-by-step instructions.

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group — Quarry Books and NetGalley for an advance reader copy that expires in exchange for my honest review.

This is one of those book that it what it says it is. The title says it all. I do think this book is better for kids and people who are looking for inspiration more than instructions and tips. Each character is shown in progress with about 4-6 steps shown. It is very light on tips which is a little disappointing. I do prefer instructional art books that are heavy on images and light on text, but this is simply too light on text. The characters are a cute b&W illustration doodle style that is popular now. I like it. It’s just not my favorite. I just feel like it’s missing some inspiration or vital tips.

This book is excellent for doodling ideas. The instructions are clear and this pictures are funny and great fun to do. I probably wouldn't call them cute but they will make you smile. They would make a great rainy day activity to do with children of all ages. They are also a great confidence booster for beginner artists.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.


There is some GREAT information in this book. My daughter LOVES to draw, and she adores this book.

For someone who’s already confident in their drawing abilities, I think this would be a fun book to provide inspiration. That being said, I was hoping for a little more how to than what I got

I wish this book gave slightly more detailed step-by-steps. As for making them cute, it never gives alternative instructions so you get ideas how to do it. It provides finished pictures of the magical creatures in different cute poses but without showing you how to get there.

Overall, good if you can look at a book and copy without needing guidance, but otherwise not super useful.

Thank you so much for granting me this wish!

I have to say; these creatures are super fun.

Dragon - super cute, but it looked like a hamster when I tried...
Unicorn - It looks like the one in the book but a slightly feral version
Dodo - It looks like a turkey! Mine and their as well.
Mermaid - It looks like a mermaid, surprise!
Gnome - I call him Harry Gnome cause he looks like he just got the Sorting Hat on his head
Mandrake - in all honesty, I failed this one so bad!
Angel - Until I got to the wings, it looked okay, but then it suddenly turned rotten.
Bigfoot - Tell me I'm not the only one who drew it with tiny feet? No? Okay.
Boogey Man - The cutes of them all! He needs a Tim Burton movie!
Brownie - Who's that? A cleaning gnome?
Centaur - If any centaur saw my drawing, they would make a goat out of me! Not that I did not do the same...
Chimaera - Mom! I want a chimaera for Christmas!
Cyclops - Love them! They solved my problem with not being able to draw even eyes!
Demon - He looks like the demon from Futurama.
Dwarf - Am I the only one who gave him a bottle of beer?
Elf - He got a flowery shirt! No more Christmas attire for this poor guy.
Fairy - fairy grandma... I cannot draw this one young, sorry.
Faun - he looks like he needs to pee.
Frankenstein - no one ever told me to drew Frankenstein as a green Bart Simpson! It works.
Gargoyle - Dad! I need a Gargoyle for my Birthday! It looks like a cat with wings.
Ghost - easier to draw, what a surprise.
Ghoul - I gave him a pineapple to eat, cause it looks like a head with a fabulous hairstyle!
Goblin - Mine's pink and yours?
Griffin - Okay, this one is impossible to draw from the front; the profile is the way to go.
Hippogriff - why does it look like an angry chicken?
Hobbit - Sitting on a throne of rings! Btw, why do they have larger feet than a bigfoot does?
Imp - looks like the kind of guy who's driving the devil crazy! So much fun to draw.
Kraken - Drew like fifteen of these, my fave.
Leprechaun - I kept drawing a rainbow around these guys, do they have anything to do with a rainbow?
Medusa - She ended looking cuter than a fairy and mermaid, strange isn't?
Minotaur - No idea what I did to him, or they. Poor guy, first a labyrinth and now these drawings.
Nessie - I have no idea who to tell that I need a Nessie as a pet! So much fun to draw the same as with Kraken.
Ogre - I guess he had too many beers. Not my fave.
Orc - Into the kitchen with this one! I gave him even the apron my grandma used to have.
Pegasus - Either his wings are too huge, and he looks like a dragon or too tiny, and he looks ridiculous.
Phoenix - Another chicken.
Rumpelstiltskin - A skinny dwarf?
Salamander - Okay, I need a bigger house for all my magical pets.
Sea Horse - Horse Mermaid? I'm not going to ask about the evolution of this one!
Siren - It just looks like a Chicken.
Sphinx - It has a nose!
Tengu - I did not go the "make it cute" way cause it would be just another Chicken!
Troll - A bit mouse-like for my liking.
Vampire - Why is he sooo cute?! I cannot stress how much I like this vampire! Already buying a coffin for my magical house for creatures.
Werewolf - A cute doggo, I just don't see the "were" part.
Yale - A goat with very short legs but I guess he will be a great friend with the Sphinx, I moved them into the same room.
Yeti - I'm not even going to tell you how much I've messed up the fur.
Zombie - it keeps looking like a robot.
Flower fairy - I very much enjoyed drawing the flower hair.
Dokkaebi - Make it cute with a skateboard.
Enchanted Elephant - So, why they did not add an enchanted Chicken as well? I'm good at drawing chickens!
Forest Fairy - I don't know why but they keep looking Maya, if I am brave enough I'll give them their own calendar.
Genie - The fairest of them all.
Kumiho - I'm not even telling you how many of them I drew and how I love this lovely creature but no cleaning for this one!
Grumpy Wizard - Under that cloak, his body disappeared!
Flying Monkey - No wings! Flying ears.
Mummy - Okay, I failed with this one, Either it looked like nothing because of too much white or I tried using some "blood" red, and it does not look like a mummy.
House Elf - Okay, what's the difference between that and an elf?
Majestic Corgi - Where is my Chicken?
Merman - Don't ask me how terrible this looks.
Maine Coon - What is even that? Cat had a bit of fun with a racoon?
Baby Witch - Not cute at all, murderous!

This book is exactly what the title describes: 62 magical creatures, drawn step-by-step and then additional sketches on how to make each cute, And it is, indeed, very cute. I see this as a great rainy day, get off your iPad, "Mom-I'm-Bored!" book. It's simple, but fun and creative!

Thanks to NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a great resource book for anyone who likes to draw, or enjoys magical creatures. You can find a variety of creatures in this book, and instructions on how to draw them and to make them cute. You will see dragons, house elves. hobbits, and many, many more! The directions are easy to follow and my students will love spending time creating their own magical creatures!

Really cute book, with instructions on drawing magical, mystical creatures/cartoons. A great bit of fun and one for both adults and the kids to enjoy. There are 62 in all and all instructions have variation on the main character. Line drawn in black and white - a fun book.

Draw 62 Magical Creatures and Make Them Cute goes through step-by-step character building skills. Starting with simple steps the book goes through different variations and challenges.
The illustrations are gorgeous and I enjoyed them even when I wasn't drawing them.
From gargoyles to unicorns, it sure expanded my imagination and pushed me to try new techniques.

This is an absolutely adorable book that delivers on everything it promises. Ranging from Angels to Zombies you are provided with simplistic, easy to follow ways to draw these creatures in Heegyum’s characteristically cute style.

As you can see from the sneak peak up above, you are provided a step-by-step general outline to draw the character in a particular manner and then are provided some suggestions of how to take that outline and make it cute.

This is definitely a book created to inspire and spark your imagination, rather than a “how to draw book” – the good thing is that this is perfect for any level of artist. It goes straight from the contents page into the characters, however all you really need is a drawing utensil and a piece of paper in order to get started.

If you’re looking for a book to get your creativity flowing and be provided with inspiration then this is the book for you!

This books title says it all. It teaches you how to draw 62 magical creatures, and make them cute. What it is missing is “Simple, anyone can do it,” but I suppose that would be too long.

I tried my hand at one of these creatures. With the step by step simple drawn instructions it didn’t turn out too bad. I will definitely be giving more of these a try. This is fun and simple. My thirteen year old is also giving some of them a try.

This book was received as an ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Quarry - Quarry Books in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

How to draw books are very popular with our patrons and they are just amazed at the work they do when they follow along. The steps are very easy to follow and I know they will be amazed when they finish the drawings. My favorite is the gargoyle and the octopus and they definitely were cute in their original form and even cuter on the next page. The only critique I give is that they do a step-by-step versions of the "make it cute" because some of the character versions are a little on the advanced side and the basic reader might not be able to follow along as well as they did the original version. Overall, the book was very creative and will do really well at our library.

We will consider adding this title to our Non-Fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

Pretty much what it says on the tin. How to draw adorable Magical Creatures. Most of them are easy to copy and look great in journals. It made for nice doodling.
Personally, I love these little books and I'll be buying them for myself to add to my cartooning books. And I'll probably buy some for the libraries as they would be great for the children's area.

Heegyum Kim had me at “magical creatures”! I mean, who doesn’t want to draw a little magic? Several of these creatures will become my go-to’s for entertaining my 3 year old granddaughter on her chalkboard. There will come a time when she will give it a go herself. This is a simplistic styled book. Black and white graphics (think ink drawn) and minimal steps are provided for each character. The ones I find appealing will be used over and over. The rest? Meh. Many thanks to Quarto and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review for an honest opinion. Now, off to doodle!

Lovely tutorials of magical creatures, and definitely cute.
A great book for anyone trying to learn to draw something a bit different.

I was hoping for a few more well known magical creatures, but there are plenty to choose from.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Sketching and drawing cute things is relaxing to me. I'm not fantastic on my own, so sketching and drawing books like this one are a great help!



The sketches in this book remind me of modern adult cartoons, think Simpsons style. I'm not a huge fan of this type of artwork. I didn't realize it would be quite like this and honestly I'm not sure I would classify this style as cute! Still, there were some great tutorials within these pages.

Each of the pages involves sketches only, which I really like. Nice clean lines make it easy to see what I'm supposed to do. For a non-professional like me this is quite important. I loved that the coloring was only on the final product and was still simply black and white.



Again, the drawing directions are excellently laid out. I'm just not sure if I agree with the "make it cute" section.



I created this in a little sketching journal I have. I started with a pencil sketch, painted with watercolors, and then use a think-line ink for the details. I picked this little salamander because we have a blue-tailed western skink running around outside in my flower bed. He's really quite cute and eating some of the nastier bugs so I'm happy to have him living there.



So even though I wasn't impressed with the "cuteness" factor, I did find myself quite pleased with the outcome. Art is, after all, in the eye of the beholder. The best art books inspire you to create and give clear, simple instructions. There certainly isn't any fluff here and since I'm pleased with my drawing, I give this book a high mark!

This book is exactly as the title describes. It shows how to draw cute figures beginning with a line or two and ending up with a cute figure. I was so excited that not only could I draw creatures, it looked like I had been drawing them for years. They are developed slowly so that all of the cute characteristics are included. The days of doodling boxes are gone. I will be drawing characters whenever I have a few extra minutes.

What a great book for kids wanting to learn to draw because the characters are attractive enough to interest them. As an adult, I am pretty proud of the fact that I can create them too. Add a small sketchpad and some pencils and you have an awesome gift for a special occasion.


I received an ARC from Quarto Publishing through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affects my opinion or rating of this book.

Wow, soo many cute magical creatures!!! I really loved the drawing style and hoped this book could help me with improving my drawings and creating my own cute monsters and it did actually work :D
The instructions were easy to follow and I could really reach good results with them.
I can only recommend this book full of fun and creative ideas!

I have to admit I can do a lot of crafts but I can not draw a straight line without a ruler and then it is iffy. But with this book and the step by step directions I can draw. It is filled with magical creatures (cute not scary). Some include dragons, mandrakes, angels, unicorns, fairy, elf, grumpy wizard, baby witch, werewolf, ogre, siren, and many more. If it is magical it is in this book. I find that if you can't draw them you can trace them. I love to use gel pens and create pictures and these would work great with gel pen fill ins. I would be nice also for younger children to trace and make their own magical village picture. I recommend this book for both children and adults.

This is such an enjoyable book. Perfect for anyone who wants to inject some fun into their art and for all ages. I could have done with a little more in the way of tips but as a sort of doodling exercise this book is great!

As an artist my ability is ranked somewhere near doodle deficient, so a cute drawing book was perfect. The steps are clear and easy to follow. Black and white doodles are bold and keep the book surprisingly captivating. I’m very happy with this. Loved the practice space on pages.

Thanks to the publishers for sharing this one. I enjoyed having a go at drawing a few of the creatures. My full review appears on Weekend Notes.

I enjoyed this book so much that I had to purchase it this summer. I love to take my drawing books with me to create on the go. This book has so many whimsical elements to it and the unicorn and mermaid are my favorites. The techniques to drawing and the step by step make it easy to follow and even someone like myself who is not an artist can make most of the drawings look pretty good. I love to draw in my calendar fun fairies and unicorns just to make it look festive. Thank you for the opportunity to review an awesome book!.

Step by step instruction that even a confirmed disbeliever in my own talent was able to follow. I will never be an accomplished and recognized artist but this book made me enjoy my time and attempts at being creative.

This was a very cute book. My son used it to practice his drawing and he really enjoyed it. Overall, very happy with this book.