Doodling is not just about drawing silly pictures when you're bored, but it is a creative way to also improve your drawing skills!
Step 1
Bring a pencil and a pad of paper wherever you go. You can't doodle without something to write with and something to write on!
- Simple supplies:
- Artist supplies:
- Charcoal
- Chalk
- Coloured Pencils
- Paint
- Pastels
- Et cetera! Be creative.
Step 2
Get inspiration. This could be an action, an event, a feeling, a person, a place, a song, a sound, a taste, a thought, a problem, a valuable, or anything else. Be creative and dig deep down to find just what you’re looking for.
Step 3
Keep thinking of random thoughts that just pop into your head. Start drawing and don't stop until you are finished. Don't hesitate! Don't put down that pen! If you're uncertain about something, do it anyway! Work with it, and don't erase anything unless absolutely necessary.
Tips
- Make sure you are prepared with a sharpened pencil. Pens are good too, but you can't erase your mistakes as easily.
- For beginners, it is better to use a pencil so you get used to the habit of erasing. Landscapes are also a great thing to start with.
- Try using different kinds of fillings for some solid objects or add lines to the edges of a drawing or piece of art to add a 3-D effect.
- Don't think about what other people will think. Just focus on your drawing, and go with your instincts.
- If you are short on inspiration -and exceptionally good at drawing- just draw what's around you. Stare at one point and try to copy it on your paper.
Warnings
- Don't doodle in a place where you are the center of attention. You don't want people looking at you strangely.
- Don’t be modest. If your drawing is really good, just say thank you and smile -- save your doubts for later!
- Don’t be overconfident and obnoxious about your drawings. This means don’t taking your drawing out and show it to tons of people; it will make them think you're starving for attention.
Things You'll Need
- Pencil or pen
- Paper
- Drawing space
