'Illustration Drill',
Shatter all the walls that block the growth of the picture!

Equip yourself with the "Illustration Drill," the most powerful weapon from the world's top online art teacher, Naoki Saito! The Illustration Drill is a "drawing skill development method" that will dramatically boost your potential in just seven days.
A total of 7 chapters contain only the key points that can be learned and practiced that day.
In the theory section, you can review the methods you have been drawing and objectively identify problems. Then, in the practice section, you can develop the habit of focusing on one topic a day, such as rough sketches, poses and composition, and series drawing, thereby growing your skills.
It also includes works and interviews with several professional illustrators.
You can see how professionals express their subjects through drawings, analyze illustrations, and apply them to your own paintings.
Let's learn the growth cycle and continue the joy of growing through illustration drills that deliver powerful results in a short period of time!

"I draw a lot, but why isn't my drawing improving?" "I want to know how to improve my drawing skills instantly!" Are you struggling with these questions too? I wrote this book to provide powerful support.

---From the "first sentence"

When drawing illustrations, rough sketches serve as blueprints.
It is difficult to build any building without a blueprint.
If you create a blueprint properly, you can work reliably and without waste until you complete the drawing.
--- p.16

However, before listening to other people's opinions, you should think about the feeling you had when you showed the picture.
If you look at things objectively, like, "I think this looks weird," or "Does the face look a little awkward?", your observation skills will become better.

--- p.21

By repeating these four cycles of 'Draw', 'Discover', 'Notice', and 'Adopt', or the 'DDNA Cycle', your skills will grow.
Although it may seem difficult to 'discover', it can be easily obtained by comparing your work to other paintings or model paintings.

--- p.26

Having an account that properly reflects the author's character and story can make them feel more approachable, so it's best to use it positively and upload consistently.
On the other hand, if you are the type of person who feels a loss of creative desire or confidence when looking at social media, it is best to stay away from it as much as possible.

--- p.44

When you first look at an illustration, 95% of the first impression you get, such as 'cool', 'cute', or 'pretty', is determined by the composition.
Many people don't look closely at illustrations. They tend to pass by quickly when viewed on social media.
So, the value of a painting is determined by whether it can properly convey the message it wants to convey, or in short, the theme of the work.

--- p.46

Copying is not really a practice of drawing, but rather a practice of seeing.
In other words, it is an exercise in developing discernment.
By copying, you can gain three skills: spatial awareness, color utilization, and eye guidance.
Today, I'm going to show you a way to make your imitations more effective.

--- p.68

If you think too much about 'let's use everything I've learned!', you might not be able to draw well.
First, try drawing only the part you want to apply.

--- p.85

“Are you only drawing in familiar ways?” To keep drawing fun and consistently enjoyable, try ‘breaking just one work order.’
In short, it is about intentionally changing the order in which you usually draw a little.

--- p.100

When you're in a slump, you'll often hear advice to "take a break" or "get away from painting."
But I think, on the contrary, that stopping drawing is a last resort.

--- p.102

To put it in a non-book-like tone, I hope you don't become pessimistic about your skills not improving quickly.
Because each person has different variables.
Anyway, fundamentally, it is important to ‘have fun drawing.’
The title says '7-day skill improvement method', but if you enjoy practicing it for 70 days, not just 7 days, then do so.
If you think 7 days is a bit difficult, I hope you enjoy watching yourself grow based on how long you can practice and enjoy it.
--- p.123

While practicing this program, have you ever felt, "My head feels tired," or "The back of my head and the area between my eyebrows hurt?" In fact, these experiences themselves are proof that your skills are improving! Even if it doesn't show up in the picture yet, you're undoubtedly developing a mindset of growing skills.

--- p.127