Let's draw a scarecrow protecting the crops

Today I want to draw two kittens, batting a ball of yarn around. We'll draw one kitten standing on her hind legs and one crouched and ready to pounce on some yarn. Decorate their fur how ever your imagination sees. We'll give them both collars so we can name them. We'll also draw a little fish bowl friend in the corner just to cause trouble.Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today:Why do kittens and cats love to play with yarn?Cat whiskers do so much that they seem like magic. If you had magic whiskers what would they do?Our kitten got happier when she welcomed a friend to play. What do you like to do to welcome friends to play?If you liked this drawing and looking for the next, try 2 ballerinas or ants marching from a picnic,If this episode was not your favorite, how about a fire breathing dragon or a yellow submarine.Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally low stimulation show that gives artists space to develop confidence in decision making-- because there’s no wrong way to do art.To support the show or view and share artist artwork, check outhttps://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/supportandhttps://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-galleryThanks for being part of this community!

Today I want to draw a greedy king. Why greedy? Because it's easier to make a silly picture when the king is greedy. We'll draw a king with his crown of jewels, sitting in his giant throne. We'll draw his robes, some other accessories like his staff, and many many bags of money. I'll tell stories about how greedy this king is.Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today:The king and the poor people all wanted gold and money. So what makes the king greedy and the people not greedy?If you had one bag of money for being greedy and one bag of money for being generous, what would you do with each bag?What makes a good king or good leader?If you liked drawing a greedy king, how about a fancy princess or a castle?If this one wasn't your favorite, maybe 3 sharks swimming or a giant ice cream sundae. Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally low stimulation show that gives artists space to develop confidence in decision making-- because there’s no wrong way to do art.Wanna make my day? Check out or send artist artwork over :)https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-galleryThanks for being part of this community!

Today I want to draw a joke I heard. Ready?What's a ghost's favorite breakfast?BoOoOoOoberry pancakes!We'll draw a ghost with his ghost friend, sitting at a table, eating a giant and very tall stack of "boo-berry" pancakes with maple syrup. We'll add some silly toppings too, like ice cream. We'll talk about how our ghost is haunting her chair but has trouble sitting in it. Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today: Why do the ghosts like boo-berry pancakes?If you have trouble being still when you’re supposed to, how can you help yourself?If you had breakfast with a ghost, what would you want to talk about?If you liked this episode, you might like drawing a giant ice cream sundae. If this one was too spooky, maybe try out a mama duckling floating with her ducks or two crabby crabs walking on the beach.Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally low stimulation show that gives artists space to develop confidence in decision making-- because there’s no wrong way to do art! This is a place for imagination to grow and play. Check out artist work or share your own here (note: it makes my day to see this artwork!) --> https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-galleryIf you like the show and want to support, the best way to do that in these early days is to either leave a few sentences of a review or share with a friend or on your social media. That kind of thing helps the show grow. Thanks for being part of this community!

Today I want to draw Rapunzel letting down her hair from the very tall tower she's locked in. We'll draw Rapunzel, her tower, her prince, and of course he long strong hair. We'll also draw a garden of lettuce. Why lettuce? I'll tell you the story. Today's episode was submitted by artist: Mabel. Thank you, Mabel!If your resident artist would like to submit an idea or their artwork, send it over at https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/ I love hearing from you! Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today: If you lived somewhere with no door, how would you and your family get in and out?Rapunzel used her skills to protect herself from loneliness, what do you do to feel better when you feel lonely?Rapunzel was named after lettuce; what do you think your name means?If you liked this episode, you might enjoy drawing two friendly fairies or a castle.If a fairy tale was't for you, try a monster truck jumping or 3 sharks swimming. If you want to support the show, please do so by sharing with a friend or sharing on social media. Or leave a few sentence review -- it goes a long way! Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally low stimulation show that gives artists space to develop confidence in decision making-- because there’s no wrong way to do art.

Today I want to draw autumn nature scene. We'll draw a squirrel up in a tree with her cheeks full of acorns. Then we'll add a sunflower and a leaf pile. And we'll hide nuts all over the picture. I'll share some squirrel facts and some farmer folklore. Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today: If you were a squirrel, where would you hide your nuts?You’re a human, where would you hide things that are special to you, and how would you know where to find them again?Why does farmer folklore say that seeing a squirrel with a bushier tail means we're going to have a colder winter?If you liked drawing a nature scene, try the desert landscape or the spring garden, Maybe this one wasn't for you. How about a fancy princess or a giant ice cream sundae? Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally low stimulation show that gives artists space to develop confidence in decision making-- because there’s no wrong way to do art.To view and share artist artwork, check out https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-galleryTo support the show, be sure to subscribe, share, or tell a friend with an artist in their life! Leaving a review with a few sentences helps the show get found by the algorithm and therefore other artists!

Today I want to draw a scarecrow, standing in the field, protecting the crops. We'll make a flour sack head, a straw hat, and some straw hair. We'll make sure his flannel shirt and blue jeans are stuff with straw. We'll also talk about the difference between straw and hay. And I tell a very funny joke in this one, which you can steal here: Q) Why did the scarecrow win a prize? A) He was out standing in his field. (hahaha!) If you liked this episode and want to draw more hay, check out a horse munching some hay with his barnyard friends, or try pigs rolling in the mud. If this was not your style, let's blast you into space to try two friendly aliens landing their spaceship or get you into the lab to draw a scientist. Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today:Why do scarecrows get the job of scaring crows?We talked about smells that remind you of home what does your home smell likeHave you ever been outstanding in a field? Which one?Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally low stimulation show that gives artists space to develop confidence in decision making-- because there’s no wrong way to do art.To support the show, please subscribe, share with a friend or group, or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. That kind of thing helps other artists find the show!To view and share artist artwork (which makes my day!) check out https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-galleryThanks for being part of this community!

Today I want to draw a fire-breathing dragon. Our dragon will be breathing fire, of course. He will also have wings and claws and scales. Our dragon is very fierce, brave, and tough so we will talk about how being tough looks different in different scenarios, like taking turns or standing up to bullies. Today's topic was suggested by an artist named Henry. Thank you Henry!Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today: What’s your dragon protecting in this picture?How does the whole 'fire breathing' thing work?Sometimes, you’ve gotta be tough and brave. What helps you remember that you are tough and brave?If you want to draw more episodes like this, try dinosaurs or sharks.If reptiles and sharp teeth are not your style, how about a fancy princess or a tree house. Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally low stimulation show that gives artists space to develop confidence in decision making-- because there’s no wrong way to do art.To view or share artist artwork, or submit an idea, check out https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/supportandhttps://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-galleryThanks for being part of this community!

Today I want to draw a wolf standing on a cliff, howling at the moon. We'll add lost of details of nature because that is what makes the wolf feel like home. We will also add details to the moon because it's so big you can see the craters. Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today: What do you think makes wolves howl at the moon?If dogs and wolves are similar, why can you adopt a dog but not a wolf?If you were a wolf would you want to travel in a pack or be a lone wolf? Why?If you liked this episode. we have more nature to draw in the camping trip episodeIf this one was not your style, try out a giant ice cream sundae.Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally low stimulation show that gives artists space to develop confidence in decision making-- because there’s no wrong way to do art.To support the show or view and share artist artwork, check out https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/supportandhttps://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-galleryIt makes my day to see your art! feel free to send it over :)

Today I want to to draw a magic backpack jetpack. We'll draw you flying in the sky from behind so you can see and draw the backpack and the jetpacks. We'll add some trees below you so it looks like you're way up high! Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today: If you had a jetpack where would you fly?What do you think is the best snack to eat in the sky?This is a magic jet pack backpack - what else in that backpack?If you enjoyed this episode, there is another you might like where we draw a rocket in honor of the first Black woman in space! We also have friendly aliens landing their spaceship. If this episode was not your style, let's try some that take place on the ground. How about a spring garden or a horse munching some hay with his barnyard buddies. Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally low stimulation show that gives artists space to develop confidence in decision making-- because there’s no wrong way to do art.To support the show or view and share artist artwork, check out https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/supportandhttps://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-galleryThanks for being part of this community!

Today I want to draw a self portrait of what you might have looked like in the 1980s. In this silly, time traveling episode, we'll draw pictures of ourselves with some big hair, shoulder pads, and the artists choice between high waist bluejeans or parachute pants. I'll tell you about what the 80's were like, even though my personal 80s experience was spend being a baby. I wanted to do this bonus episode to meet a recent online trend with creativity instead of instant gratification. While I would never bore a young artist with my thoughts generative AI safety on this show, I did share some thoughts on the website for the adults. Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today: How are the 80s different than today and how are they the same? Why do grown ups like to tell stories about the past?The 80s were about 40 years in the past. What do you think the world will be like 40 years in the future?If this episode was not your style (what, you don't like parachute pants?) try out the ever-popular giant ice cream sundae. Or, try ants carrying snacks away from a picnic. If you did like this, try the first ever episode: the self portrait (heads up for artists who love routine, the music is different on this one!) or if you like more big hair and 80's style, we also have a Dolly Parton episode. Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally low stimulation show that gives artists space to develop confidence in decision making-- because there’s no wrong way to do art.To support the show or view and share artist artwork, check out https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-galleryThanks for being part of this community!