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This doodle appears to be some sort of bipedal vehicle. Or perhaps a critter with elaborate acoutrement? What’s very clear is that a cup holder is involved. And a teeny-tiny banner (presumably to alert cars if one’s presence), along with a larger banner-thingy, waving/pointing forward. 🖍 One never knows what will emerge in a spontaneous abstract doodle session in the creative sandbox! 😊 . . #doodle #dailydoodle #dailycreative #dailyart #imperfectionism #letitbecrappy #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #doodlesofinstagram #originalart #tinyart #abstractart #doodleart #creativesandboxway #creativeplay #pigmamicron

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This doodle appears to be some sort of bipedal vehicle. Or perhaps a critter with elaborate acoutrement? What’s very clear is that a cup holder is involved. And a teeny-tiny banner (presumably to alert cars if one’s presence), along with a larger banner-thingy, waving/pointing forward.
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One never knows what will emerge in a spontaneous abstract doodle session in the creative sandbox! 😊
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#doodle #dailydoodle #dailycreative #dailyart #imperfectionism #letitbecrappy #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #doodlesofinstagram #tinyart #abstractart #doodleart #creativesandboxway #creativeplay #pigmamicron

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Abstract surreal doodle. Just because. 🖍 Seriously, doodling is so therapeutic. I let my inner 4-year-old inhabit the tip of the pen and give her free rein to go wherever she wants. Weird shapes and characters often emerge, like this bizarre creature here, who seems to be one-foot hopping toward some kind of sign. What does it mean? Like dreams, it could be interpreted to death, which could be interesting, but what I find more useful is the DOING. 🖍 Giving myself the SPACE and TIME to do these doodles — and really, ten minutes is GREAT! — provides me the same kind of health benefits as meditation. 🖍 Doodling as a spiritual practice. Sound crazy? I say try it yourself before passing judgment. . . #doodle #dailydoodle #dailycreative #dailyart #imperfectionism #letitbecrappy #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #doodlesofinstagram #originalart #tinyart #abstractart #doodleart #creativesandboxway #creativeplay #pigmamicron

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Abstract surreal doodle. Just because. 🖍
Seriously, doodling is so therapeutic. I let my inner 4-year-old inhabit the tip of the pen and give her free rein to go wherever she wants. Weird shapes and characters often emerge, like this bizarre creature here, who seems to be one-foot hopping toward some kind of sign. What does it mean? Like dreams, it could be interpreted to death, which could be interesting, but what I find more useful is the DOING. 🖍
Giving myself the SPACE and TIME to do these doodles — and really, ten minutes is GREAT! — provides me the same kind of health benefits as meditation. 🖍
Doodling as a spiritual practice. Sound crazy? I say try it yourself before passing judgment. .
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#doodle #dailydoodle #dailycreative #dailyart #imperfectionism #letitbecrappy #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #doodlesofinstagram #tinyart #abstractart #doodleart #creativesandboxway #creativeplay #pigmamicron

#doodle #dailydoodle #dailycreative #dailyart #imperfectionism #letitbecrappy #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #doodlesofinstagram #tinyart #abstractart #doodleart #creativesandboxway #creativeplay #pigmamicron

Stop at step 4 or 5, or go all the way to step 6 and add shading—it’s up to you.
Drawing is easy when you break it down into steps! 😄
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#visualfacilitation #graphicfacilitation #visualnotes #graphicrecording #sketchnotes #sketchnote #sketchnoting #sketchnotearmy #graphicrecorder #visualthinking #neulandmarkers #doodle #imperfectionism #tutorial #howtodraw #creativesandboxway

But this simple graphic can represent ANY celebration. 💥Use it to spiff up a report of unexpectedly high quarterly earnings. 💥Or a note to your team to let them know the big proposal came through. 💥Or jot it on a sticky note or card for someone’s birthday or anniversary.

You may be surprised how impressed people will be when you include hand-drawn visuals.

People are so jaded by digital these days.

And most people think they can’t draw.

But drawing is actually easy when you break it down into steps! 😄 (Tip: notice that all of my bottles are DIFFERENT, and that my lines are wonky! You do not have to be able to draw a straight line in order to draw! You get to be imperfect!) —

Your turn: Do your plans for New Year’s Eve include champagne? Answer in the comments! —

Want to learn to draw to communicate ideas? I’m putting together a Beginner’s Drawing Guide! Get on the interest list and I’ll let you know when it’s done: http://bit.ly/CSSdraw

#creativity
#communication
#visualthinking
#design
#play
#visualfacilitation #graphicfacilitation #visualnotes #graphicrecording #sketchnotes #sketchnote #sketchnoting #sketchnotearmy #graphicrecorder #visualthinking #neulandmarkers #champagne #newyearseve #drawingtutorial #howtodraw

#doodle #dailydoodle #dailycreative #dailyart #imperfectionism #letitbecrappy #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #doodlesofinstagram #tinyart #abstractart #doodleart #creativesandboxway #creativeplay #pigmamicron

Someone commented that the same drawing could also represent singing…

But I knew a circle for an open mouth, plus a couple of musical notes 🎶 would make that distinction even more clear.

Two upside-down U’s for eyes make our singer look focused and happy.

Add a Santa hat, and our simple reader has transformed into a Christmas caroler. 😊
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#visualfacilitation #graphicfacilitation #visualnotes #graphicrecording #sketchnotes #sketchnote #sketchnoting #sketchnotearmy #graphicrecorder #visualthinking #neulandmarkers

If you’re generating lackluster ideas, maybe you need to warm up first!
Athletes warm up before an event. Musicians play scales. Artists draw quick sketches.

Roger Firestien, Ph.D., author of the new book, Create in a Flash, helps groups of business people become more open-minded by asking them questions like: • How do you get a hippopotamus out of a bathtub? • What are all the ways to improve a refrigerator? • What can you do with 10 tons of gelatin? • What can you do with 50,000 bowling balls that are flat on one side? “These are really silly challenges, not related to the problem at all,” he says. “[The exercises] train the group in the methods that they’re going to be using to generate those ideas. They sanction the time for speculation… And by working on something that’s admittedly silly, something that’s admittedly whimsical, people loosen up… they have some fun.” And fun (i.e. play) is ALWAYS good for creativity! —

Your turn: How DO you get a hippopotamus out of a bathtub? First thing that springs to mind—no pondering! .
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#doodle #dailydoodle #dailycreative #dailyart #imperfectionism #letitbecrappy #artistsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #doodlesofinstagram #hippo #hippopotamus #silly

Or even 5 steps, if you eliminate the hands.

Notice that this #drawing is VERY CLEAR, but is made ENTIRELY of curved lines and almost-circles. (Ovals or circles work equally well, as do wonky circles or crappy circles or crappy ovals.😉) Drawing for communication is all about SIMPLICITY.

The point is to make MEANING, not art!

So if you’re one of those folks who’s always saying, “I can’t draw,” it’s time to change your tune!
We’re NOT trying to be the next Rembrandt here.
If you can write a grocery list, you got this!👍😎
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#creativity
#play
#visualcommunication
#visualthinking #visualfacilitation #graphicfacilitation #visualnotes #graphicrecording #sketchnotes #sketchnote #sketchnoting #sketchnotearmy #graphicrecorder #visualthinking #neulandmarkers