"The author has a unique understanding of simple illustrations and is a good introductory book."
——Reader NONAME

"Even those with disabilities can learn quickly, and their art style is also very cute."
——Reader Jin An

★ The traditional Chinese copyright of the work has been sold!

★ Learn to draw from scratch with just a pen and a piece of paper. Just simple, not childish. A truly zero foundation minimalist hand drawn introductory tutorial book!

★ Minimalist illustration is an art of "subtraction", based on black and white lines, subtracting unnecessary elements to create simple healing illustrations, from colorful to monochrome, from complex to simple.

★ The book comes with a QR code for a painting explanation video, which can be obtained by scanning the code. Step by step, stage by stage, comprehensively master minimalist illustration from theory and practice, and appreciate excellent cases simultaneously!

★ The book covers hand drawing techniques and various themes (including animals, plants, characters, and scenes), and also includes a large amount of copying materials for reference, helping beginners lay a solid foundation.

This is a truly zero foundation minimalist hand drawn introductory tutorial book. This book uses a simple and interesting way to help readers understand the complex principles of painting. It is compiled with the aim of practical learning for beginners with zero foundation in painting, and systematically and clearly explains the steps of painting. Each chapter is equipped with practical painting training, and a large amount of materials are provided for reference and practice. Learning is simple, interesting, easy to understand, and the system is comprehensive and original.

Zhou Qingqing, the creator of "Painting Little White Study Room" and the main lecturer of minimalist illustration on CCtalk, a professional education platform, has 3 years of experience in illustration teaching. She has led over 3000 students to achieve creative freedom and provided relevant courses and one-on-one guidance to nearly 300000 fans, allowing everyone to spontaneously and calmly learn, understand the basic principles of painting, and enjoy the infinite fun brought by painting.

**PART 1 Introduction to Minimalist Illustration Tools**
1. Introduction to hand drawn tools
2. Introduction to Board Drawing Tools

**Part 2 Basic Skills of Minimalist Illustration**
7. Preparation before painting
8. Regarding lines
9. Pen control training
10. Graphic category
11. Plants
12. Animal species

**PART 3 Minimalist Character Avatar**
25. Understand the facial features of the head
26. Understand the angle of the head
27. Observe the age difference
28. Painting techniques for characters of different age groups
29. Expressions that can speak
30. Painting Method for Minimalist Character Hairstyles
31. Practical training
32. Character avatar material

**PART 4 Minimalist Character Body Shape**
55. Proportion and structure of human body
56. Know Stickman
57. The use of stick figures
58. Painting techniques for different character postures
59. Practical training
60. Body Material of Characters
61. Festival combination materials

**PART 5 Minimalist Photo to Painting Conversion**
103. The Secret of Converting Photos to Paintings
104. A calm and relaxed little sister
105. Little sister wearing contrasting outfits
106. Afternoon Tea Time
107. Healing Girl
108. Retro Street Boys
109. A pleasant autumn rest
Let's skateboard together
111. Go skateboarding without going to work
112. Vitality Boy
113. Overlord CEO
114. Minimalist Illustration and Creativity
115. Different interpretations of the same character
116. Mini character material

**PART 6 Minimalist Characters and Scenes**
131. Understanding Perspective
132. Scene Story
133. Practical training