Hand-drawn illustrations to brighten graduation: an idea collection you'll want to copy

A student looking up at the school building

It’s a beautiful, hope-filled piece, shot from a low angle, with a vast clear sky and a figure gazing at their alma mater.

Since they’re holding a diploma, we can assume it’s after the graduation ceremony.

The design conveys gratitude and memories of their school while hinting at expectations for the future, seen in the movement of the hair and the cherry blossom petals.

It’s an illustration with a meaningful message, not just cuteness, so please take this opportunity to use it as a reference and add your own arrangements.

A student looking up at cherry blossoms

The combination of uniforms and cherry blossoms makes for a wonderful design that evokes graduation, doesn’t it? By paying special attention to the main character’s expression, you can convey emotions like the loneliness and sadness of graduating, as well as hopes and expectations for the future.

If you adapt the uniform to match a specific school’s design, it’s sure to be a hit! Putting thought into creating consistency in tones and saturation will likely result in an even better finish.

Even if you’ve never drawn an illustration before, please take this opportunity to give it a try.

Mimosa frame

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Also great for group messages! Here’s a mimosa design idea that creates a soft, spring-like atmosphere.

When it comes to spring flowers, many people think of cherry blossoms, but mimosa, with its fluffy clusters of tiny yellow blooms that herald the arrival of spring, is lovely too.

This idea works well as a border or a small accent in illustrations, making it perfect for message cards, class anthologies, and other designs.

Why not incorporate bright, eye-catching, and charming mimosa?

A student singing while crying

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Many people may have the chance to sing in a chorus at their graduation ceremony.

This illustration focuses on a student who, while singing, is suddenly overwhelmed by tears along with thoughts like, “We’re really graduating,” “This will be our last chorus,” and “It’s sad that we won’t be able to see everyone anymore.” Of course, it’s wonderful to see graduation not only as something sad but as the start of the future.

Still, this piece, which expresses the emotions of the moment just as they are, really hits home.

The finished work has a sense of transparency, conveying a pure feeling.

Please feel free to use it as a reference.

A student holding a bouquet

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Here’s an illustration idea featuring a bouquet and a person, unified in pastel colors.

As graduation approaches, many people may be unsure about what design composition and color palette to choose for their work.

In such cases, a recommended approach is to combine a bouquet and a figure, and finish the entire piece using pastel colors or an adjusted tone.

Once you’ve decided on the motif, figure sketch, and overall composition, try converting your usual colors into pastel shades and unifying the tones—it could result in a stylish final piece!

garland

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Garlands are characterized by their ability to convey both words and decoration at the same time.

By drawing words of gratitude or celebration—like “Thank you” or “Congratulations”—on the flags and combining them with star-shaped or round motifs, it becomes easier to express a celebratory feeling.

Drawing the lines a bit roughly adds the warmth unique to hand lettering, giving the entire card a soft atmosphere.

Arranging the garland in a gentle curve up and down adds rhythm to the space and naturally guides the viewer’s gaze.

By making good use of white space as you finish, you can also maintain readability.

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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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