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1. Draw Food Doodles That Feel Solid: Might be drawing simple doodles, but they still feel a
bit flat or unsure. That's very normal, especially
when you're just starting. Instead of trying to make
things look perfect, you can focus on making
your drawings feel a little more solid using
very simple shapes. By the end of this,
you'll be able to draw six small food doodles using basic shapes in a way that feels clearer and more grounded. Helps you feel more confident
because your drawings start to look more intentional
and easier to recognize. This helps your drawing feel clearer so others can
recognize them faster. You'll create one small set of six foot doodles that feel more solid and easy to
repeat anytime. If you ever felt like
your drawing looked a bit wobbly or unclear,
you're not alone. That feeling happens to almost
everyone at the beginning. Everything here will
be broken into small, simple pieces so it can follow
along without pressure. Last time, you practice
drawing basic shapes calmly, which make this next
step feel much easier. I'm Paul, I enjoy
helping beginners get unstuck and
learn new skills in a clear and simple way
so they can feel more confident starting and
finishing small creative tasks. I remember when my own doodles
felt shaky and uncertain. I didn't know why. Once I
focused on simple shapes, everything started to click. I enjoy this because
small shape changes made a big difference
in my own drawings. This is for beginners who
feel like their drawings don't look solid yet
or feel a bit messy, even when they try their best. Here, you'll learn how to turn simple shapes into
clearer doodles, how to build each
drawing slowly, and how to repeat this
in a calm, simple way. We're keeping this very simple. This is not about
detailed drawing. It's about making
your doodles feel a little stronger and
easier to understand. If you already have
some experience, you can treat this as a light refresher and a way
to slow down your process. All you need is a paper
and a pen or a pencil. In the next few lessons, you'll start with one simple shapes, build it into a food doodle and then slowly
create a full set. You'll go from one simple shape to a full set step by step. Take a breath, relax your
hand, and let's get started.
2. Draw A Set Of Six Food Doodles : Sometimes it's hard to know what to draw
or where to begin, and that can make you stop before you even start.
Well, that's okay. Here, you'll create
one simple page with six small food doodles
built from basic shapes. By the end, you'll have a small set of drawings
like a doughnut, a slice of pizza, an apple, a cupcake, a sandwich,
and a popsicle. Each one will feel
a bit more solid because you build
it step by step. This is helpful
because once you see how simple shapes turn
into a clear drawings, you can repeat this anytime
without overthinking. You can finish this
in one short sitting, even if you only
have a few minutes. Use one sheet of paper
and one pen or pencil. If you don't have
those, any scrap paper and any writing tool will work. You will build this slowly. First, you'll draw
one simple shapes, then you'll turn it
into a food doodle, then you'll complete
all six in a calm flow. You'll start with one shape, then build into six
simple doodles. And you'll start with
one small example right away so you can
feel a quick win. Keep it simple and imperfect. That's exactly how
this works best. This is something
you can repeat again and again to build
your drawing habit. You can follow along
while watching, pause if needed, and
go at your own pace. Later, you'll take one photo of your finish page and share it. To share your project, go to
Projects and Resources tab, click Submit Project, add
a title and description, upload your image,
then publish it. For now, just grab
your paper and pen and get ready to draw
your first shape.
3. Turn Shapes Into Solid Doodles : Have you noticed that
some simple drawings feel clear right away while
others feel a bit confusing? Well, there's a small
idea behind that, and once you see it,
everything becomes easier. If your drawing feels unclear, it's usually because the base
shape is not strong yet. That's what we're going to fix. A simple way to
think about this is that every doodles start
from a clear shape, then slowly becomes
something recognizable. First, start with one clean
shape that is easy to see. Next, adjust the shape slightly
to match a real object. Then add a small detail that
make it clear what it is. For example, if you
draw a simple circle, it might not mean much yet, but if you slightly flatten the bottom and add a small hole, it becomes a doughnut because
your base shape is clear. Now, the drawing
feels more solid. This works because
your brain recognizes simple shapes faster
than messy lines. This works because simple shapes guide your hand and
reduce guesswork. Here's how to do
it in simple flow. Start by drawing one
clear base shape. Then change the shape a
little to match the object. Then add a few small
details to complete it. This works because you're
building your drawing step by step instead of guessing
everything at once. You don't need to rush. You only need to follow the shape. In the next part,
you'll do this slowly so it feels natural and easy.
4. Draw Your First Food Shape : You might feel unsure where to begin or worry that your
lines won't look right. Well, that's completely okay. Let's start with
one simple drawing so you can feel a quick win. Take your paper and
draw one simple circle. Keep it light and easy. Now, gently flatten the bottom of that circle just a little. It becomes slightly oval. Next, draw a small circle
inside it near the center. This becomes the whole. Then go around your shape once more with a smoother
line to clean it up. After that, add a few
short curve lines on top to show a little texture. Now you have a simple doughnut. If your lines look uneven,
that's perfectly fine. That's part of learning. You can use any pen
or pencil you have. I started the same way
with whatever was nearby. The important part is
that you started with a clear shape and slowly
turn it into something real. So instead of random lines, you followed a simple form. That's what makes
it feel more solid. You just drew your first doodle, and that's already a
great step forward. Next, you'll build on
this and add more.
5. Add More Food Doodles Using Shapes: Sometimes after
drawing one thing, it's hard to continue. That's normal. Let's keep going while it
still feel simple. Next, draw a triangle shape. This will become
your pizza slice. Then slightly curve the top of the edge to make it feel softer. After that, draw a thicker line along the top edge to
create that crust. Now, add a few small circles and tiny shapes on the surface
to represent toppings. You now have a pizza slice. Next, draw a round shape again. But this time, keep
it slightly taller. This becomes an apple. Add a small curve on the top, then draw a short line and leaf. Now, it clearly
looks like an apple. If you repeat this kind of
simple shape building often, it slowly becomes easier and faster without forcing
it. You're not rushing. You're just repeating the
simple shapes. Let's recap. You started with a clear shape, then adjusted it, then
added small details. That's what makes each
doodle feel more solid. Next, you complete
your set. See there.
6. Complete Your Set Of Six Doodles: You might feel a bit tired or unsure if the rest
will look right. That's okay. You've already
done the hardest part. Now, let's gently
finish the full set. Draw a small rectangle
with a curve top. This becomes a popsicle. Add a short stick at the bottom. Then draw a few simple lines
across the top for texture. Next, draw a two
rectangle stack slightly. This becomes a sandwich. Round the corners a little. Then add a thin line in the
middle for the filling. After that, draw a small
circle with a wider base. This becomes a cupcake, at a curve line on
top for frosting. Then a few soft
lines for detail. Take your time. There's no need to rush. Now, you have six
doodles on your page. Look at them for a moment before it may have felt
unclear how to draw. Now you followed simple shapes and turned them
into real objects. You can repeat this anytime
with different themes. This is a calm and simple way
to draw without pressure. You just completed
the core process, and you can now do this
on your own anytime.
7. Show Your Finished Food Doodles : You created one page with six simple food doodles
using basic shapes. You use paper and
a pen or a pencil. You started with a
doughnut using circle, then added a pizza
slice using a triangle. Then an apple using
rounded shape. After that, you added popsicle, a sandwich and a cupcake
using simple forms. Here is the final example, doughnut with a round base
and a small center hole. Pizza slice with a carve
crust and small toppings. Apple with a rounded
shape and a small leaf. Popsicle with a
rounded top and stick. Sandwich with two stacked
shapes and a filling line. Cupcake with a base and
soft curved frosting. This works because you focus
on simple shapes first, which made each drawing clearer
and easier to recognize. Once you've done, take one
clear photo of your page. The best time to do
this is right after you finish while
everything is fresh. You can keep it simple. Even
a quick version is enough. Most people share simple
and imperfect work, and that's completely okay. You followed all the steps, and that's what matters. Go ahead and share your drawing. It's a great way to
build your habit.
8. Common Drawing Questions : You made through the whole
process from start to finish. That's something to
feel good about. It's also normal to still
have a few questions. First question, what if my shapes don't look
clean? That's very normal. If your circle looks uneven, you can lightly redraw
over it because simple shapes becomes clearer
with small adjustments. Second question What if I don't know what food to draw?
That happens a lot. If you feel stuck, you can look around the
kitchen and pick one simple item because real objects are easy
to turn into shapes. What if my drawing
still feel simple? That's completely fine. If
your duels look simple, it means you're doing
it right because simple shapes are the
foundation of clear drawings. One small tip is
to draw slightly slower than you think you need. If you slow down, your lines naturally become more controlled because your hand has more
time to follow the shape. Another helpful mindset is to focus on finishing,
not perfecting. If you complete
your six doodles, you already made real progress.
9. Keep Your Doodles Clear And Simple: You started with uncertainty, and now you have full set of six food doodles
in front of you. You'll learn how to start
with a simple shape, adjust it slightly, and add one small details
to make it clear. If there's one thing to
take with you, it's this. Start simple, then build slowly. You're not just someone
who tried drawing once. You're someone who
shows up and practices. Small steady practice helps
you build momentum over time. Each small drawing adds up and
makes the next one easier. A simple way to remember this is the word shave. Start
with the shave. Hold it simple,
adjust it gently, put small details, and
end with a clear doodle. You might even notice
that simple drawing often look more charming
than complicated ones. Thank you for being here today. Take a moment to
finish your page and share one photo
of your doodles. I'd really love to see it. The best time to share it
is right after you finish. If you have any question, that's completely normal,
feel free to ask. If this help you, you
can leave a review in a review stab and
share your experience. You can also follow me here on Skillshare so you don't
miss the next one. Did something meaningful today, and your progress is
already building. What felt unclear
at the start now feels simple and that's
a great place to be. Next, you can try drawing
more doodles from one theme to practice coming
up with ideas faster. Thanks again, and I'll see
you in the next lesson.
Paul Nene, Helping beginners take action
