Imagination Draw Along: a low stimulation drawing show for kids

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.

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Today I want to draw a haunted house for Halloween! We'll draw a house but make it spooky with a boarded up door, a black cat out front, a ghost in the sky and a vampire in the window. We leave it up to your imagination how spooky your house is.

Note: I recorded this on the go and the beginning of the audio is a bit off but it gets better after the first minute--sorry friends!

Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today:

• We draw a boarded up door. How will the cat and the ghost get into the house?
• How does a house go from being regular to haunted?
• If you feel scared, what can you do to remember that you are brave?

If you liked today's episode, you might enjoy drawing a castle or a ghost's favorite breakfast.

If spooky is not your style, try an autumn nature sceneor a ants carrying snacks away from a picnic.

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

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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.

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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 landscapeor the spring garden,

Maybe this one wasn't for you. How about a fancy princessor 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

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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 like
• Have 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!

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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 princessor 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

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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 episode

If 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

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It 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 rocketin 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

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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

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Today I want to draw a mama duck floating on the water with 2 baby ducklings. One duckling will be following in line, and one duckling will be being silly with their face down in the water and tail feathers in the air. We'll talk about drawing things that are the same shape but different size, and the same shape and size but from a different point of view.

Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today:

• Why is it sometimes more tricky to draw from a different point of view?
• If you were a ducking, would you like swimming in the line? Or dunking your head in the water and sticking your tail feathers out?
• What makes ripples happen in the water?

If you liked this episode and want to draw more "similar but different," try drawing 3 sharks.

If this episode was not your style, maybe you'd like to draw a giant ice cream sundae, instead.

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

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Today I want to draw a horse munching some hay, hanging out with other barnyard friends. We'll draw a happy horse with some hay in her mouth, and a hay bale. We'll make sure the horse has a 2 friends: a pig and a goat. Of course, it's your artist choice to add more animals.

This episode idea was submitted by an artist. Thank you Sophia!

If you'd like to submit an idea or have a drawing published on the Imagination Draw Along website, you can get in touch at https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/

Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today:

• Hay is for horses but what is your favorite snack?
• Why do these animals: a horse, a pig, and a goat have similar feet and such different tails?
• Why can you ride a horse but not really a goat or a pig?

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 where ever you listen, share it with a friend, or leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

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Today I want to draw Dolly Parton because she's an artist on my mind. We'll draw her big hair and happy face, her fancy colorful dress, her high heeled cowgirl boots, and some accessories that represent the things she liked to do like sing and share books. We'll also talk about why I think she is a good role model and how music can help us feel better when we miss someone.

In this episode I mentioned her program, The Imagination Library. There is no affiliation between us, but I do recommend seeing if your household is eligible to receive free books. You can check for availability, here - https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/

Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today:

• Why do you think Dolly Parton might be a good role model?
• What makes you feel better when you miss someone?
• What makes you a good role model?

If you want to draw more episodes like this one, try drawing a rock star rocking out with their guitar. or a yellow submarine floating by an octopus's garden.

If this one wasn't your favorite, how about a giant ice cream sundae? Or a camping trip.

Support the show by telling a friend about it or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen. If your artist is feeling proud of their work and wants to see it published on the website, send it over at https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery

I LOVE seeing artwork!

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 2 ballerinas. We'll draw them both in classic tutus--you choose the color. We'll draw one ballerina twirling fast, and one leaping long. We'll make sure they're wearing their pointe shoes.

Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today:

• Ballerinas sometimes wear tutus and pointy shoes - why do they dress in certain outfits?
• When you jump and leap and spin which muscles can you feel it in?
• What makes you want to dance?

Want to draw something similar to this? Try the friendly fairies or the fancy princess.

Maybe this episode wasn't your favorite? How about 3 swimming sharksor a cowboy riding a horse.

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 leave a review or view and share artist artwork.

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Today I want to draw a firetruck. We'll draw a big one with a place for the drivers, a place for gauges, and the big long back for the hose, the extra compartments, and the ladder. Of course we'll add flashing lights on top. We'll also talk about how emergency signals like sirens and alarms can be loud--but they're there to help us.

Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today:

• Why do firefighters have to learn so much to be ready to fight fires?
• Are you the type of artist you likes to draw very accurately, very abstractly, or both?
• How can you make sure your family is prepared during an emergency?

If you like this one and want to try more fire safety, try drawing a firefighter. Or maybe your artist wants to draw more trucks? How about the monster trucks jumping from a ramp.

If this episode wasn't your style, how about a fancy princess? Or a yellow submarine floating by an octopus's garden.

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

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Today I want to draw a big giant crazy ice cream sundae. We'll start with a fancy dish, then add classic toppings like a banana. chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and of course, your artist choice of any toppings you can think of. Drawing sprinkles reminded me of the famous pointillism artwork of Georges Seurat, so I talked a bit about his work and his artist choice to use dots. I'll show you a picture of his most famous painting on my blog.

Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today:

• Ice cream is sooo good. Why can’t we eat it for breakfast and lunch and dinner?
• We talked about doing art with dots only- what’s your fav artist choice you’ve ever made?
• Who would you want to share a sundae with?

Wanna draw more fun foods? Try ants carrying snacks away from a picnic or a wacky pizza.

Not into drawing food stuff? How about a yellow submarine floating by an octopuses gardenor a cowboy riding a horse.

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

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Today I want to draw 2 crabby crabs crab-walking on the beach. We'll draw some ocean waves, and 2 crabs with very grumpy faces. This will be filled with a few crab facts, as well tips on how to rescue ourselves from crabby feelings. We'll talk a little bit about taking a deep breath when we feel crabby. And we'll talk about where crabs take deep breaths--under water AND on land!

Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today:

• Why do we call grumpy people crabby?
• What if you had claws instead of hands--how would you do things differently?
• When you feel crabby, what do you like to do to calm yourself down or cheer yourself up?

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.

Want to draw more beach scenes? Try a sandcastle!

Not into feeling the sand between your toes? How about drawing friendly aliens landing their spaceship.

You can search for topics of interest using the search feature on https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/podcast

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Today I want to draw sharks! We'll draw a Great White Shark with many sharp teeth, a Basking Shark with a giant open mouth, and a Hammer Head Shark down at the bottom of the ocean where he likes to hunt his prey. There are a lot of shark facts in this one! Most sharks are greyish blue, but an artist can make them any color they want--because there's no wrong way to do art.

Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today:

• Why are there so many different types of sharks?
• How can your care for the planet protect sharks?
• If you were a shark, what kind do you think you would be?

Wanna draw more underwater scenes? Try drawing The Great Barrier Reefor a Yellow submarine floating over an octopus's garden.

Tired of ocean? How about drawing Friendly aliens landing their spaceship or Alemonade stand.

Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally low stimulation draw along 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 leave a review or share this with a friend! To view and share artist artwork, check out

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Today I want to draw a rock star rocking out with their guitar. They'll have rock star hair, of course--it's your artist choice to decide what that looks like. We'll spend some time getting the details of the guitar just right, and then we will design our own crazy rock star outfits.

Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today:

• If you’re drawing along with me, you’re an artist. What other art are you curious about?
• Why do musicians sometimes dress to match the music they’re making?
• Musicians like to make up songs -- can you make up a song?

Wanna draw more humans doing cool things? Try drawing a baseball player up to bat, or a magician pulling a rabbit from a hat.

Not into drawing humans? How about a sand castleor a pirate ship?

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Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally calm and low stimulation draw along podcast that gives artists space to develop confidence in decision making-- because there’s no wrong way to do art.

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Today I want to draw a sandcastle and decorate it with pieces of nature that we found at the beach. We'll draw a sand castle with three main parts, one made from a bucket, one made from a cup, and one made from hands only. We'll add sticks, shells, seaweed, and a straw to decorate.

Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today:

• When you’re low on building supplies or toys, what can you use instead?
• Why do we have to pick up all of our trash from the beach every time?
• What would it be like to live in a sand castle?

Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally calm and low stimulation podcast that gives artists space to develop confidence in decision making-- because there’s no wrong way to do art. Some artists like to practice the same episodes over and over. Some like to zip through the whole library.

Wanna draw more castles and fantasy pictures? Try a regular castle or the friendly fairies.

Maybe this episode wasn't the artist's favorite... try a flag that represents you or a giraffe munching leaves in the trees.

Check out artist artwork and learn how to make your own moon sand on https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery

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Today I want to draw ants carrying snacks away from a picnic. We'll draw 3 ants marching in a line across a picnic blanket. Each ant will have a different food on their back: a watermelon slice, a cookie, and your artist's choice.

This episode shows how practicing might help you feel more confident in your drawings, since we draw 3 ants the same way, with a head, a thorax, an abdomen and 6 legs.

Here are 3 ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing today:

• We talked about how ants have 2 stomachs - what would you do with 2 stomachs?
• Why do ants like picnics so much? Do they like them more than you?
• Why do ants march in a straight line?

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

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Thanks for being part of this community!