Unlock your creative potential and learn to draw by doodling—using nothing more than a regular ballpoint pen! This relaxed, beginner-friendly course is designed to help you let go of perfectionism, quiet your inner critic, and discover the joy of spontaneous, expressive drawing. It’s not about drawing “the right way”—it’s about drawing your way.

By starting with simple shapes, loose lines, or even random marks, you’ll learn how to let your imagination take over. Step by step, you’ll transform these casual doodles into imaginative characters, playful scenes, and story-rich illustrations. This approach helps you tap into your creative flow without pressure or overthinking.

One of the key advantages of using a ballpoint pen is that it frees you from the need to erase or refine every stroke. Without the pressure to make perfect lines, you’ll build trust in your instincts, embrace happy accidents, and develop a more intuitive, fearless drawing style. It’s about freedom, exploration, and expression—not perfection.

Throughout this course, you’ll engage in fun, accessible sketching exercises that guide you through:

Creating unique characters from abstract shapes and lines
Developing personality and emotion through facial expressions, posture, and gesture
Exploring character interactions and building visual stories
Adding texture, mood, and detail to enrich your drawings—all with just a pen

You’ll also learn how to recognize and follow visual “clues” in your doodles, using them as a springboard for creative storytelling and artistic discovery. The process is light, fun, and deeply engaging.

This course is perfect for total beginners, self-taught creatives, writers, visual storytellers, or anyone looking to reignite their creativity and learn how to draw in a natural, pressure-free way. No experience is required—just a pen, paper, and an open mind.

Come doodle your way into drawing, storytelling, and creative freedom. You’ll be surprised by what you can create when you stop trying to get it “right” and start letting it flow.

Erin Fulton

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