Hand-drawn illustrations perfect for graduation albums and message boards. A collection of cute ideas.

Daruma

@hareru_ya888

⬇️ Materials used are in the caption ✍🏻 —– Today I drew a message card with a Daruma illustration to cheer you on! 📣✨ If you’re taking exams or working hard at something, please try drawing this and sending it to someone! [Materials used] • ZEBRA Clickart Dark Brown (line work) • TACHIKAWA PURE WHITE 08 • ZEBRA Mildliner → Mild Red → Mild Gold • Kuretake ZIG Clean Color Dot → 502 (Yellow) If you have requests like “Please draw something like this!” let me know in the comments 🫶🏻How to drawMessage CardIllustrator#Illustration makingLoose illustrationIllustration video#MildlinerSimple illustrationhand-drawn illustrationClickartDarumaSupport for exam takersCheering message

♬ Happy Vacation – Sunny Vibes

Daruma dolls are a theme that pairs well with graduation scenes as a symbol of hard work and wishes bearing fruit.

Because they’re basically drawn from a simple round shape, they’re easy to try even if you’re not confident in your drawing skills.

By writing words like goals or gratitude on the daruma, you can express each person’s feelings.

Using not only red but also pastel tones or class colors will give a softer impression.

Even small changes in the facial expression can add personality.

As a motif that evokes a future where wishes have been fulfilled, it’s a lucky idea that can convey a positive, forward-looking feeling.

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school bag

@chiko303

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I won’t forget the days with you – my hands are like cream bread.

A familiar motif that brings back memories of everyday school commutes and time with friends.

By drawing not only the bag itself but also the keychains attached to it, you can express the artist’s individuality and the trends of the time.

Adding characters, club motifs, or initials will make it even more closely tied to your memories.

Tilting the subject slightly adds a sense of motion and enhances the hand-drawn feel.

Matching the colors closely to the real thing is also recommended.

It’s an idea that turns memories into something tangible, letting you cherish and preserve the ordinary moments of school life.

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uniform

Here’s an idea for uniforms that strongly evoke the bonds formed through club activities and friendships.

By designing them to reflect the distinct features of each sport—like baseball or soccer—you can bring back the atmosphere of that time.

Adding jersey numbers and team names allows you to preserve both individual and group memories at once.

Slightly exaggerating wrinkles and movement in the drawing helps convey the intensity of the hours spent in games and practice.

With thoughtful posing, you can also heighten the sense of teamwork and immediacy.

It’s an illustration that encapsulates memories of effort and mutual support in a single image, filled with appreciation for your teammates.

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The Blue Bird of Happiness

@ami_go_202

I had the honor of drawing the winner of the 10,000-follower milestone event, @pi_ko1827! Since their name was a bird, I imagined and drew a bluebird of happiness ❤RecommendationTag: Writer (for text/fiction)Translation

♬ Fly Like a Butterfly – Badanamu

The bluebird of happiness, a popular motif symbolizing new beginnings and fresh starts.

Adding a four-leaf clover or small flowers beside it subtly conveys wishes for the future and encouragement for someone special.

Drawn with fine lines, it gives an elegant impression and blends naturally with messages in albums or commemorative booklets.

Tilting the bird to face upward to the right strengthens the feeling of moving forward, delivering a positive spirit to graduates and classmates.

It’s an idea that appeals across generations, as it relies on meaningfulness rather than flashiness.

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folding fan

@inkspire_creation

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This is a highly expressive motif whose fan-shaped spread lends itself to writing messages or patterns.

When you place words on the radiating surface, they naturally draw the eye and make it easier to convey your feelings.

Combining it not only with traditional Japanese patterns but also with stars or flowers can create a friendly, approachable mood.

Adding gradations of color gives a sense of depth and highlights the charm of hand-drawn work.

It’s also a great idea to add a name or date to complement the festive illustration.

It’s an idea that carries both the splendor and symbolism fitting for a new beginning.

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stationery

@ghitoestudio

Hello, this is OSONO 😀 Today I’m introducing “casual stationery illustrations” ✨ • The key to illustrations is deciding which parts of the real object to simplify 💡✨ I think it’s easier to understand when you look at them alongside photos 😆 • A slowed-down version is uploaded on YouTube. If you’re interested, please take a look ✨ • You can find the YouTube link via the URL in my profile 👇 @ghitoestudio *#YuruIllustrationPlanner Illustration#PlannerDeco

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Stationery with a friendly theme that symbolizes school life itself.

By combining and drawing items like pencils, erasers, notebooks, and rulers, it can prompt memories of daily efforts and study time.

Tilting the arrangement slightly or overlapping elements adds movement and makes the page feel livelier.

Being mindful of the shapes and colors you actually used will naturally connect to each individual memory.

Adding a message in the margins is also recommended.

It’s an idea that gently embraces school memories—not only studying, but also the time spent with friends.

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balloon

It conveys a strong image of moving toward the sky, adding a positive feeling to the milestone of graduation.

Draw patterns on the rounded hot-air balloon and place the sun and clouds around it to make the whole scene bright and expansive.

By emphasizing height, you create a sense of anticipation for the future, and even just changing the shapes of the clouds enriches the expression.

It’s also a good idea to write a small message or names inside the basket.

Using soft, light colors makes the text easier to read and helps balance with colored paper or yearbooks.

This is a gentle way to express setting off into a new world—an idea that carries hope.

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