Learn to Draw by Doodling
Maria Avramova, Illustrator/Animator/Filmmaker
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Lecciones en esta clase
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Introduction
1:44
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From Simple Shape to Fox Chef – Let Inspiration Lead
15:52
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Follow the Line, Find the Idea
6:35
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Adding Drama – The Hungry Old Lady Enters the Scene
8:41
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Filling the Space – Creating a Background Character
7:26
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Adding Surprise – The Sneaky Character Under the Table
11:26
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Plot Twist – The Real Chef Is a Sleepy Bunny
8:31
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The Final Space – The Happiest Bug
6:41
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From Shapes to Dragon – Letting Imagination Take the Lead
15:03
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The Troll Rider – Adding Character Dynamics
8:07
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The Giant Love Ladybug – A Whimsical Companion for the Dragon
13:27
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The Alien Monster – Playing with Scale and Environment
15:20
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The Ghost Clerk – When a Jellyfish Becomes a Ghost
12:23
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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:
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Creating unique characters from abstract shapes and lines
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Developing personality and emotion through facial expressions, posture, and gesture
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Exploring character interactions and building visual stories
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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.
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I am a character designer, film director, animator, and illustrator.
I have worked in animation for over 15 years, bringing characters to life. I have worked with clients such as McDonald's and Ericsson to create top-notch 3D animated characters for their commercials.
My main focus is animation for feature films and TV series, where I write and direct films.
I started my life as an artist at the age of 13 when I attended art school. The first year we had to draw 50 drawings a day, after school. It seemed a lot, but now I know it was what it took to be able to draw well. I know what it takes to become an artist, but also I know the struggle of the process.
I'm here to share with you the knowledge that I've been gathering through my experience on h... Ver perfil completo
Proyecto de clase práctica
Class Project: Create Your Own Doodle Story Scene
For your class project, you’ll create a doodle-based scene that tells a short visual story using only a ballpoint pen and your imagination. Start with a simple shape or random line and let it guide you to your first character. From there, continue building the story by adding more characters, actions, and emotions—one doodle at a time. Use the techniques from the lessons to explore character personality, expression, storytelling, and spontaneous creativity.
Steps to follow:
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Start with a shape or line and doodle your first character.
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Let that character inspire the next—build a story around them.
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Add background characters, props, or simple setting elements.
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Include one surprising twist or visual gag.
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Take a photo or scan your final doodle scene and upload it to the Project Gallery.
Don't worry about perfect lines—this is all about freedom, fun, and letting your creativity lead. I can’t wait to see your unique doodle stories come to life!
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