A lovely graduation song

Ideas for stylish illustrations you’ll want to use during graduation season

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When graduation season arrives, there are more occasions when you’ll want to add illustrations to graduation anthologies, message cards, or group notes along with your congratulatory words.

If you’re going to draw something, why not choose stylish illustrations that perfectly suit graduation scenes and create a special feel? In this article, we’ll showcase a wide range of chic, graduation-themed illustrations—from classic motifs like cherry blossoms and diplomas to sophisticated designs.

Find the perfect illustration to accompany a message to someone special!

Perfect for graduation season! A collection of stylish illustration ideas (1–10)

watercolor painting

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Watercolor painting is an approachable technique for anyone, and its natural bleeding and transparent brushstrokes are especially appealing.

You can sketch with pencil or an oil-based pen and then add color, and there are solid watercolor sets that make it easy to paint quickly when you’re on the go, which is really convenient.

There are also apps that let you create watercolor-style artwork on tablets, so it’s fun to explore the charm of watercolor through different methods.

For small accent illustrations—or if you’re not confident in your drawing skills—simple color washes, blurs, or patterns are also recommended.

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[1-Minute Drawing] How to Draw a Stylish Middle-Parted Guy [Draw With Me]

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How about drawing a stylish boy with a center part in a simple illustration? First, draw a flat face outline and add ears.

At the top center on both left and right, make two small short lines each to indicate the bangs.

Then connect the soft, fluffy bangs down to the ears.

After drawing a round, slightly bulging head, place large eyes on the same horizontal line as the ears, eyebrows above them, a nose at about the same level as the eyes, and a mouth below.

Finally, add a blush to the cheeks, and draw a collar and a tie (a school uniform), and you’ve got a cute boy all finished!

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Animal Illustration

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If you want to finish shikishi boards or message cards in a cute way, animal designs with plump, rounded shapes are highly recommended! Scatter frames shaped like various animals across the board and you’ll not only get an adorable design, but it will also make it easier to write messages, resulting in a polished piece you’ll want to display forever.

If you’re adding messages inside the frames, place the animal’s face toward the top as you write.

Why not try this for a shikishi board filled with appreciation for a teacher who loves animals, or for message cards to give to friends?

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Perfect for graduation season! A collection of stylish illustration ideas (11–20)

Diploma

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When it comes to illustrations that even people without much confidence in their drawing skills can easily create, a graduation certificate is a great choice.

If you draw a diploma case (the tube) and a square sheet of paper and write “Graduation Certificate” on it, you’ll have an illustration that anyone will immediately recognize.

You can also write your own message to express your thoughts.

It conveys a seasonal, graduation vibe and isn’t complicated, so give it a try.

If you’re not good at drawing, watching a tutorial video can be helpful too.

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[For Beginners] How to Draw a Simple and Cute Girl Illustration Using Circles as the Base.

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How about adding a simple, cute illustration of a girl based on circles to a graduation congratulatory message card? First, draw a circle and add ears on the left and right.

Next, draw the bangs, then draw the rest of the hair so it overlaps outside the circle.

The key is to draw the bangs softly on the inside and the rest of the hair softly on the outside.

For the eyes and mouth, place three small round dots in the center of the face.

If you add two cheeks on the left and right, it instantly becomes adorable.

The retro-style touch feels gentle and seems to softly wrap up the slightly lonely feelings that come with graduation.

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bouquet

A bouquet drawn with colored pencils 💐

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When you draw flower illustrations, a message card instantly looks bright and cute.

How about trying a colorful bouquet using colored pencils? Start by carefully drawing each plant: heart- or round-shaped leaves, flowers with jagged petals, and drooping blossoms.

For the bouquet, it’s said that using a baseball-base-like shape as the foundation helps everything come together nicely.

Draw each element in good balance and tie it with a ribbon at the end.

Finish with soft colors, and add a lovely bouquet to your message.

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Alumni Brooch Design

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

Alumni Brooch Design

A brooch with a flower worn on the chest by graduates.

On graduation day, children wearing brooches with their formal attire look even more grown-up and confident.

Add it to a class anthology or message card, and it will become a piece that brings back memories of school life and the graduation ceremony every time you see it.

If you use the space vertically and make the ribbon area beneath the rose wide, you can write a message there, making it perfect for group messages as well.

Enhance it with motifs that evoke the graduation ceremony, and preserve those memories beautifully.

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