Tiny kawaii worlds, made just for you

I hand-draw little kawaii characters into your images, so a moment you love gets a bit of magic.

Wattymelo kawaii and macro art

Hi! I'm Daiana (@wattymelo) - self-taught illustrator who spends her days looking for the little things I don't want to forget. I photograph them up close and then I draw tiny kawaii friends into them, so every small moment gets a bit of magic.It started with digital painting, then getting my first macro lens as a gift. Today I make illustrated stories about Bubugum and her family for my daughter who is my little muse and the inspiration behind my favorite bunny's personality.You can also find easy drawing tutorials and I have created a kids' activity book which is a great screen-free alternative and a beautiful way to connect with your children.


BUBUGUM'S TALES™

I hope you will enjoy my short stories filled with life lessons for both children and adults. Click on each illustration to enter the world of Bubugum filled with adventure and love!

The Origin of Bubbles

Beginning of a Memory

Dreamy Bubbles

Through the Shadows



Through the shadows

The forest was darker than usual. Tall trees stood like quiet giants, and the path ahead was barely visible beneath the thick shadows. Bubugum floated gently on her little bubble, nestled close between her parents as they hopped carefully through the woods. She stayed quiet for a while, but eventually whispered:“I don’t like this part. It feels like the dark will go on forever.”Her mama gave her a soft smile and replied:“Sometimes it does feel like that, my little donut. But darkness doesn’t last forever, it’s just part of the path.”As they continued on, small green lights began to flicker in the air around them. They were dozens of fireflies, dancing gently like tiny stars. Their glow lit up the path just enough to reveal a hidden clearing ahead. And beyond it, through the trees, was a view so peaceful and soft it almost made Bubugum forget she had been scared at all.Bubugum looked around at the fireflies, at her parents still hopping beside her, and at the quiet forest that didn’t feel so heavy anymore.“I’m grateful for this journey,” she whispered. “For Mama and Papa. And for the little lights that showed up just when I needed them.”

🌱 A soft truth for your journey, little one - may it find you when you need it:Sometimes, we all walk through shadowy places. But when we pause to remember what we’re grateful for, the path becomes lighter and we’re reminded that this moment is just one part of the story, not the whole story. Hard times don’t last forever. They pass, just like everything else. And what you carry inside - your love, your light, your gratitude - will help guide you through.



The origin of bubbles

The forest was quiet. Too quiet.The wind whispered through the trees, and shadows stretched long beneath them. Bubugum’s ears lowered as she gazed into the deep darkness ahead.But then…
POP!
A tiny bubble rose beneath her, lifting her gently off the ground. Papa hopped on right beside her, protective. Then Mama’s bubble appeared too, floating up to meet them. Together, they drifted just high enough to see the speckles of sunlight dancing through the leaves like little golden fireflies.“Sometimes,” Mama whispered, “you don’t have to brave the dark alone. Sometimes, courage is knowing when to ask for a little lift.”Bubugum smiled, reached out, and their bubbles bumped gently together.They didn’t know exactly how to get out of the forest yet, but now they could see just enough to keep going. And that was more than enough.🌱 A soft truth for your journey, little one - may it find you when you need it:Bravery doesn’t mean doing everything alone. Even the strongest hearts need a hand (or a bubble) sometimes.



Dreamy Bubbles

Ichigo looked up at the sky with his big round eyes and said:“I wish I could touch the clouds… but I think I’m too little.”He sat there quietly, his tiny froggy toes tucked in, watching the clouds float by just out of reach.Bubugum was nearby, humming softly and blowing her bubblegum-scented bubbles. She floated over and sat beside him. She made a dozen fruity bubbles - grape, melon, strawberry - and gently booped them toward Ichigo.“One bubble for every dream,” she whispered.Ichigo giggled as he climbed one, then another, then another. And suddenly, the clouds didn’t seem so far away.The truth is, we’re all a little Ichigo sometimes. Dreams can feel big, and we can feel small. But the right people, our Bubugums, will lift us, cheer us on, and remind us that maybe, just maybe… we CAN touch the sky.So here’s your reminder today:
You don’t have to do it all alone. The right ones will always help you float.



Beginning of a memory

They didn’t have a map - just each other, a soft breeze, and the courage to begin. Bubugum bounced between her parents, brushing through wildflowers, eyes wide with wonder.This wasn’t just a walk through the meadow. It was the start of something deeper - a journey to make memories, to learn what peace and joy really feel like, and to understand that happiness isn’t a place - it’s the souls who stand beside you.There would be missteps, maybe even tears. But every challenge would bring them closer, and every little laugh would light their path further.And one day, when Bubugum will be all grown up and would look back, she’d remember this moment - the first tiny step towards a lifetime adventure.A soft truth for your journey, little one - may it find you when you need it:Even when the road is uncertain, don’t be afraid to begin. The ones who love you will be right there, every tiny step of the way.


KAWAII TUTORIALS

Here you’ll find step-by-step guides to help you create adorable illustrations. Each tutorial is designed to be easy to follow, perfect for beginners or anyone who loves cute art. If you love what you see, join the mailing list to get notified when a new tutorial is uploaded.

NAVIGATION TIPS


• hover over each image to reveal the full descriptions and tips on how to draw certain elements
• use the ← and → arrows to navigate between tutorials (if no more tutorials are available you will be brought back to this page)
• share your creations using #wattymeloclub on instagram



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