If it gets too much, take a break and discard that piece. Just lessons learned.ĭoodling is meant for relaxing, so take it easy if you make mistakes. Instead, think of a way to accessorize your doodle and use that error to give your doodle a better look.

Turn your mistakes into accidental decorsĭon't let errors deter you from making your doodles.

The world is your oyster when it comes to doodling. Doodle on different kinds of paper, experiment with shading and cross-hatching and try new mediums like colored pencils, gel pens, and even crayons. It's okay to start small, but don't be complacent. Start small, too, until you build your doodling muscle.ĭon't go easy on yourself when it comes to art. Give it a fun edge by adding cute faces, color, and other elements that can elevate it from just a square or a star into a work of art.

If you're new to doodling, start with basic shapes. Once you have a theme in mind, brainstorming ideas for your doodles will be much easier. For example, you could doodle different animals every day for a week. It could be something as simple as a color scheme, or you could base your doodles around a subject matter. Don't force yourself to get more supplies unless you're looking for something more serious in your doodling.Ĭhoose a theme for your doodles to keep them tied together. You can use any drawing supplies you have on hand, whether a pencil and sketching book or a digital tablet. As a result, styles and techniques evolved and needed careful planning to work on a theme.ĭoodling doesn't have to be complicated. Though doodling in the technical sense is just mindless drawing, the outset of doodling as an art challenged many artists to improve their skills. Just stay within the lines to prevent the paint from running. Try using colored pencils or even paints if you want to add color.

You can use a pencil to sketch out your design or go right in with markers.

Trace a heart on paper, then divide it into two sections for the design you want to do. Colorful Heart Doodle - Image by Unique Art

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