Drawing the Things That Make You Smile

Hello everyone!

Sometimes people ask me, "Zerly, how do you know what to draw?"

When you are staring at a completely blank piece of paper, it can feel a little bit scary. You might worry about making it look perfect, or drawing something that looks just like everyone else's art. But the best advice I can ever give you is this: just draw what makes you smile!

If you love frogs, draw a hundred of them. Give them tiny hats, paint them bright pink, or put them on skateboards. If you love baking, draw pages and pages of cupcakes with crazy sprinkles.

When you draw the things that make you the happiest, it shows! Your art becomes silly, bouncy, and full of life. You stop worrying about the "rules" of art and start focusing on the joy of creating. That joy is exactly what helps you find your own unique style.

So grab your pencils and let's have some fun. What are three things that make you really happy? Try drawing them today!