A lovely graduation song

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

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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”
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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

As graduation season approaches, there are more chances to prepare things like graduation albums, message boards, and cards.

Why not add some cute hand-drawn illustrations to make them feel even more heartfelt? Motifs perfect for graduation—like cherry blossoms, ribbons, and party poppers—are surprisingly easy to draw, even if you’re not good at drawing.

In this article, we’ll share plenty of cute, hand-drawn illustration ideas that are easy for anyone to copy and perfect for graduation albums and message boards.

Add a warm, personal touch to your message for someone special with illustrations that reflect your style!

Hand-drawn illustrations perfect for graduation albums and message boards. A cute collection of ideas (41–50)

hakama

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Lately I’ve been reading Haikara-san ga Tōru, and I’m really into drawing hakama (*◜௰◝*). I sooo want to wear a hakama!Hakama #Illustration Watercolor #watercolor #japan
♬ Cradles – Sub Urban

Hakama visually conveys the special feeling of graduation as a milestone.

By varying the colors of the kimono and hakama, it’s easy to express individuality, and drawing friends side by side lets you show each person’s distinct mood.

Rather than overworking the patterns, carefully rendering the lines of the obi and sleeves achieves both elegance and a hand-drawn feel.

Not only a standing pose, but also a rear view or a slightly over-the-shoulder composition naturally communicates the sense of stepping onto a new path.

Adding names and dates further enhances its commemorative value.

It’s a keepsake idea that lets you feel both memories and the future at once.

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Report card

@chiko303
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♬ Gyutto – Sexy Zone

An idea for a memorable “report card” that lets students express gratitude to their teachers.

Use the subject fields as spaces to write feelings, and add episodes about how the teacher supported you to give honest emotions a concrete form.

Replacing the grading section with stars or smiley stamps will soften the tone.

Hand-drawing the borders adds warmth and makes it feel less formal.

Varying text size for emphasis is also effective.

It’s a heartfelt idea that, with a playful touch, conveys feelings that can’t be fully expressed in words alone and leaves a lasting impression.

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musical note

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♬ In The End – Mellen Gi Remix – Tommee Profitt & Fleurie & Mellen Gi

This motif lightly expresses fun memories and time spent with friends.

By scattering only musical notes without drawing a staff, you create movement and rhythm on the page.

Varying the size and orientation of the notes enhances the cheerful mood and naturally brightens the viewer’s feelings.

It stands out well even in solid black, but adding a touch of color will soften the impression.

Draw it as if expressing the club or class atmosphere through sound, and the memories will come across more vividly—an idea that connects graduates’ feelings to the future.

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Tulip

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Tulip

Tulips are flowers that can brighten up a page with a cheerful and gentle impression.

Their petal shapes are easy to recognize, and the colors can be freely combined, making it simple to create a sense of unity even when several people are drawing them.

Lining up reds, yellows, pinks, and other colors can express the diversity of classmates or club members.

Drawing the stems and leaves a bit longer adds a feeling of growth and openness toward the future.

Arranging them with a rhythmic layout also adds a sense of fun.

It’s an idea that soothes viewers’ hearts and conveys support for a fresh start.

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Korean-style illustration

Graduation congratulatory illustration

Korean-style illustration

Korean-style illustrations with a simple, relaxed vibe are perfect for message cards to give at graduation ceremonies.

The key is to resist cramming in too much and intentionally leave plenty of blank space.

Simple line-drawn motifs—like human silhouettes, faces, or flowers—feel stylish with a touch of retro charm.

Keep the colors clean with single tones or monochrome, using deep, muted shades.

Avoid ornate lettering as well; aim for a casual “loose” look, as if sketched lightly with a single pen.

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Collection of frame ideas for shikishi (decorative square paper)

[Graduation & Farewell Party Season] Illustrations and Frames You Can Use on Message Boards [Group Message Ideas]

Collection of frame ideas for shikishi (decorative square paper)

When you’re writing in a graduation anthology or a group message on a card, sometimes just text can feel a bit plain, right? You want your message to stand out a little and be a cute, memorable keepsake.

How about drawing a frame and writing your message inside it? I think it would be lovely to quickly sketch something like a diploma or a chalkboard and put your message inside! Other ideas include stationery-style letter paper, animal paw prints, a TV, a smartphone, and so on—everyone’s sure to notice a cute frame.

It also looks cleaner if you draw the frame illustration with thin lines.

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portrait (caricature)

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to draw illustrations that let you look back and remember your school days? One idea I recommend is drawing portraits of your classmates.

If you include your teachers as well, happy memories will come flooding back when you look at them later.

Try to capture each person’s distinctive features as you draw.

If you want a cute vibe, it’s also a good idea to stylize them in an anime-inspired, chibi-like way.

Deciding everyone’s placement first will help you create a well-balanced piece.

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