Got some free time but not sure what to do? Check out these suggested drawing activities and pick one to try out during your free-art time. You can even do these at home with simple supplies (computer paper, pencils, markers, etc).
KEITH HARING "Characters" Drawing
(Video Introduction)
Featuring imagery found within Haring's artwork, below is a demonstration on how to create a custom pop-art design in the same manner. This video has audio directions - please use headphones to listen to instructions as you go!
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, black sharpie marker, assorted colorful markers. Templates can be viewed HERE.
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, black sharpie marker, assorted colorful markers. Templates can be viewed HERE.
Brick wall illustration
This video has audio directions - please use headphones to listen to instructions as you go!
JEN STARK "DRIP" ART PROJECT
(VIDEO INTRODUCTION)
Featuring Stark's popular drip patterns, below is a demonstration on how to create a custom mirrored silhouette design in the same manner. This video has audio directions - please use headphones to listen to instructions as you go!
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, black sharpie marker, assorted colorful markers.
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, black sharpie marker, assorted colorful markers.
Zentagles
This video has audio directions - please use headphones to listen to instructions as you go!
Zen Doodle #1: Concentric Circles
Creating a Zen Doodle is a great way to relax and calm your mind. Below is a demonstration on how to use a basic circle shape to create a fun design. This video has audio directions - please use headphones to listen to instructions as you go!
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, assorted colorful markers.
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, assorted colorful markers.
Zen Doodle #2: Leaf Designs
Creating a Zen Doodle is a great way to relax and calm your mind. Below is a demonstration on how to use a basic leaf shape to create a fun design. This video has audio directions - please use headphones to listen to instructions as you go!
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, assorted colorful markers.
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, assorted colorful markers.
Zen doodle #3: Animal designs
Creating a Zen Doodle is a great way to relax and calm your mind. Below is a demonstration on how to use a basic animal shape to create a fun design. This video has audio directions - please use headphones to listen to instructions as you go!
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, assorted colorful markers.
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, assorted colorful markers.
zen doodle #4: Scaly shapes
Creating a Zen Doodle is a great way to relax and calm your mind. Below is a demonstration on how to use basic shapes to create a fun design. This video has audio directions - please use headphones to listen to instructions as you go!
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, assorted colorful markers.
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, assorted colorful markers.
zen doodle #5 - rainbow designs
Creating a Zen Doodle is a great way to relax and calm your mind. Below is a demonstration on how to use a rainbow to create a fun design. This video has audio directions - please use headphones to listen to instructions as you go!
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, assorted colorful markers.
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, assorted colorful markers.
zen doodle #7 - Drippy shapes
Creating a Zen Doodle is a great way to relax and calm your mind. Below is a demonstration on how to use any shape along with drippy patterns to create a fun design. This video has audio directions - please use headphones to listen to instructions as you go!
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, assorted colorful markers.
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, assorted colorful markers.
Drawing a 3-D Sphere
Materials needed: blank paper, pencil/eraser, blending stump (optional).