Daily Sketch

Look around for something that feels bumpy, rough, grainy, fuzzy, scratchy, or sandy. Place it where you can study it closely while you draw. Run…

What do clouds really look like? Do they come in different sizes? Go outside and or look out your window and see how many different…

Look at an ordinary household object and draw it. Look for big, simple shapes first, then smaller details. Now take another piece of paper and…

Cut a piece of string and drop it onto a piece of paper. What do the lines and shapes remind you of? Do you see…

Draw an imaginary house for your favorite animal. Decorate the house with details inspired by your animal. Photo by Pamela Crimmins

A skyline is an outline of dark buildings against a brighter sky. Many cities have skylines that are easy to recognize because of the shapes…

Build a city with boxes, cans, and other things at home. Start with just a few things, and make a sketch. What kinds of buildings…

Make a portrait of a special person (or a person in your household) without showing that person. Find a few objects that show what they…

Look closely at something really small that you’ve never looked at closely before. What do you notice about it? Is it more interesting than you…

Draw your favorite shoe. What do you like about it? Is it sporty, colorful, sparkly? For daily life or for a party? Then draw your…