Explore the Kawaii universe with these downloadable colouring pages and
step-by-step guides

Dive into the Kawaii universe with free printable colouring pages and step-by-step guides to learn how to draw your own cute characters.
 

With the Kawaii Collection, Caran d’Ache celebrates a graphic style originating from Japan and instantly recognizable. The word “kawaii,” meaning “cute,” refers to a visual universe made of simple shapes, expressive colours and charming characters with exaggerated emotions.
 

Available in four themes – Candy World, Funny Monsters, Cute Animals and Swiss Mountains – the collection invites both children and adults to explore joyful and irresistibly cute worlds.
 

Each universe is available as:
 

• a set of six Fibralo™ felt-tip pens
 

• a set of twelve Swisscolor watercolour pencils
 

Perfect for exploring different styles, from precise lines to watercolour effects.

 

Would you like to go further and easily learn how to create your own Kawaii drawings?

Our step-by-step guides help you draw characters, objects and decorative elements in the Kawaii style. Follow the steps below to bring everyday objects to life by giving them expressions and personality, transforming each drawing into a charming little character.

These tutorials are perfect if you are looking for:

• An easy Kawaii drawing

• A beginner illustration tutorial

• A guided creative activity

Each illustration is built in five simple steps:
 

Draw circles, ovals or rectangles to establish proportions and structure the drawing. Use an easily erasable pencil or press lightly so you can easily correct the lines.
 

Using a felt-tip pen and applying slightly more pressure, connect and refine the shapes to create a clear and harmonious silhouette.
 

Eyes, accessories, textures and small decorative elements enrich the character and give it personality.
 

Add volume and depth for a more lively and expressive result.
 

 

In the Kawaii universe, everything is about emotion.
 

Sparkling eyes, delicate smiles, rosy cheeks or playful expressions: every detail contributes to giving your creation a unique personality.
 

To help you master these iconic features, download our guide dedicated to Kawaii facial expressions. You will discover how to vary eyes, smiles and small details that make a character irresistible.

Try and invent as many expressions as you like.

 

With the Kawaii Collection, Caran d’Ache offers more than just a set of colours: it is an invitation to create, express yourself and imagine your own worlds.

To support every step, Fibralo™ felt-tip pens and Swisscolor pencils offer great creative freedom. Used dry, they produce precise and vibrant lines. With a little water, they transform into true watercolour tools for subtle gradients and wash effects.

Whether you are using printable Kawaii colouring pages or creating your own illustrations, these tools give you great freedom of expression.

👉 Discover the Kawaii Collection sets and let your creativity shine.

Children and adults alike can discover the joy of drawing Kawaii, one line at a time.
 

Share your colouring pages and drawings on social media with the hashtag #Carandache and tag @carandache to join the creative community.