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How to Doodle Navigation

Step 1

drawing navigation

If someone asked you to visualize NAVIGATION, what would you draw? How about a compass? To begin your doodle, draw a couple of oval shapes in the middle of your page. Notice how the outer oval shape is a little larger than the other oval shape.

Step 2

draw navigation

Use v-shapes to draw the compass points for North, East, South, and West. Then insert the first letter to symbolize each compass direction as shown within the example.

Step 3

doodling navigation

Use a couple of v-shapes to draw your compass arrows in the middle of your compass. Right at the very center, you will notice a small circle. This is at the direct center of your compass doodle. The v-shaped arrows extend from the middle.

Step 4

doodle navigation

Add some more details to your compass using a combination of arc shapes and straight lines. Notice the positioning and placement of these shapes within the doodle example above.

Step 5

how to doodle navigation

Add the finishing touches to your compass by giving it some color. And there we have it. This now becomes our visual representation of NAVIGATION. But I’m sure there are other ways we could visualize this word. What else comes to mind?

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How to Doodle Motivation

How to Doodle, Home / By Adam Sicinski

How to Doodle Motivation

Step 1

drawing motivation

If someone asked you to visualize MOTIVATION, what would you draw? This is a tricky one, but let’s give it a go. Begin your MOTIVATION doodle by drawing a very simple icon of a person. Notice in the example that we have a head, a nose, and the upper part of a body. Very straightforward shapes were used to draw this icon. Notice also how there is a gap at the top of the head. This is relevant for the next step.

Step 2

draw motivation

Extending from that gap, draw a couple of long curved lines. Notice the angle that these lines are extending from the top of the head. Notice also how they end at a point toward the left. These lines will become our motivation stick.

Step 3

doodling motivation

On that stick, let’s tie a rope and attached to that rope is a carrot. In other words, we are doodling a carrot on a stick. Notice how I used a combination of straight lines, v-shaped lines, and arc shapes to draw this step.

Step 4

doodle motivation

Let’s now show our cartoon character reaching out for the carrot. Use elongated arc shapes to draw the fingers and thumbs. The hands don’t need to be perfect. They just need to get the message across that our cartoon character is trying to reach for the carrot on the stick.

Step 5

how to doodle motivation

Add the finishing touches to your MOTIVATION doodle by giving it some color. And there we have it. This is our carrot on a stick doodle that represents the idea of MOTIVATION. As our cartoon character tries to reach forward for the carrot, it keeps eluding them. Which is why this is an effective way to doodle the idea of MOTIVATION. But I’m sure there are other ways we could visualize MOTIVATION. What visual ideas come to mind?

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How to Doodle a Milestone

How to Doodle, Home / By Adam Sicinski

How to Doodle a Milestone

Step 1

drawing a milestone

If someone asked you to visualize a milestone, what would you draw? How about a stone with a flag that symbolizes our milestone. Begin by drawing the outer edges of your rock. No strict rules here. Just draw jagged lines. Notice how the base of the stone is relatively flat, and the top is pointy.

Step 2

draw a milestone

Add some more details to your stone to make it look more like a stone. Notice in the example the various lines used to create these details. Again, no fixed rules here. You can copy the example or use your own variation of the lines.

Step 3

doodling a milestone

Let’s now stick a pole into the stone, on which we will hang our flag. Use a couple of straight lines to draw your pole. Then at the top of the pole, doodle an oval shape. Notice the length of the pole and the size of the oval shape in the example.

Step 4

doodle a milestone

Use curved lines to draw your flag. Curved lines are used in this way to show that the flag is waving in the wind. You could, of course, draw the flag using straight lines. This would look more like a v-shape. That’s fine as well. Feel free to experiment.

Step 5

how to doodle a milestone

And finally, add some color to your doodle. And there we have it. This is our visual representation of a milestone. Yes, we could have added some words to the flag or stone. For instance, we could have written the word MILE on the flag. That way, it would instantly be recognized as a milestone. However, even without the words, it certainly gets the idea across that this is a milestone. How many other ways can you think of to visualize and milestone? Or could you modify this doodle slightly and still get the same message across?

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How to Doodle a Mosquito

How to Doodle, Home / By Adam Sicinski

How to Doodle mosquito

Step 1

drawing a mosquito

Begin your MOSQUITO doodle by drawing a couple of oval shapes on your page. Notice the angle of how the two oval shapes are connected to one another. The smaller of the two oval shapes will become your mosquito’s head. The larger of the two will become its back.

Step 2

draw a mosquito

To draw the tail-end of your mosquito, doodle an elongated arc shape that connects to the back of the mosquito. Notice again the angle and the length of this elongated arc shape.

Step 3

doodling a mosquito

To draw the wings of your mosquito, use a couple more arc shapes. Notice how one wing is in front of the other wing. Therefore, the first wing is fully visible, while the second wing is only partially visible.

Step 4

doodle a mosquito

Use a combination of angled straight lines to draw the legs as well as the mosquito’s proboscis. The proboscis is the mosquito’s mouth that draws blood from its prey.

Step 5

how to doodle a mosquito

Add the finishing touches to your mosquito doodle by giving it some color. And there we have it. This is our visual representation of a mosquito. Now, if you would like more practice, then try drawing the mosquito facing the other way.

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How to Doodle Maximum

How to Doodle, Home / By Adam Sicinski

How to Doodle Maximum

Step 1

drawing maximum

If someone asked you to visualize the idea of MAXIMUM, what would you draw? We could tackle this in a number of ways. But, for this example, we will use a scale reading to represent the word. To begin your doodle, draw a couple of arc shapes that are closed off at the bottom with a straight line. Notice how one of the shapes is a little larger than the other.

Step 2

draw maximum

Use three smaller arc shapes to draw the inside of the scale. This combination of shapes will become our arrow. This arrow will highlight what the reading is on the scale.

Step 3

doodling maximum

Next, use a couple more arc shapes to visualize the maximum and minimum settings on the scale. Notice how on the left we end with a point. While on the right we use a straight line. That is where the MAXIMUM will be.

Step 4

doodle maximum

Let’s now highlight where the minimum and maximum levels are by writing the words MIN and MAX. Then use a couple more arc shapes as shown within the example.

Step 5

how to doodle maximum

Add the finishing touches to your doodle by giving it some color. And there we have it. This is our visual representation of MAXIMUM. How many other ways can you think of to visualize this word in the form of a simple doodle?

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How to Doodle Manufacturing

How to Doodle, Home / By Adam Sicinski

How to Doodle Manufacturing

Step 1

drawing manufacture

If someone asked you to visualize the process of MANUFACTURING, what would you draw? How would you visualize the idea of manufacturing? Let’s use a very straightforward example using a car doodle. If you notice in the example, what I am trying to do is to show how a “doodle” car is manufactured step-by-step. In this example, I have used a simple arc and rectangle shapes.

Step 2

draw manufacture

Notice in step 2 of this process how we are visualizing how the doodle car is built/drawn. We start with the top part of the car, then we add the body, then we add the wheels, and then in the last step, we add some more details.

Step 3

doodling manufacture

To highlight the fact that the manufacturing process generates income, I have doodled a few dollar bills underneath the four cars. Use a rectangle shape to draw the dollar. Then a couple of v-shaped lines below the rectangle to show multiple notes.

Step 4

doodle manufacture

Now add lines in between the cars and the money to highlight a process of steps. This signifies that we are building a car and that it follows a manufacturing process.

Step 5

how to doodle manufacture

Add the finishing touches to your manufacturing doodle by giving it some color. And there we have it. This is our visual representation of the manufacturing process. See if you can create another example of the manufacturing process using another doodle instead of the car. You could, for instance, use a house, or a bike, or a robot as an example. Feel free to use your imagination. 🙂

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How to Doodle a Magnet

How to Doodle, Home / By Adam Sicinski

How to Doodle a Magnet

Step 1

drawing a magnet

To doodle a magnet, begin by drawing an arc-shape in the middle of your page. Notice how the arc shape is angled at 45 degrees. Also, notice how the opening is on the top right. This will become the inside area of your magnet.

Step 2

draw a magnet

Now draw a couple of lines extending from the arc-shape you drew in step 1. Notice again the angles of these two straight lines. Notice also the length of the lines and how they are relatively consistent on both sides.

Step 3

doodling a magnet

Time now to connect the outside edges of the two straight lines using another arc-shape. Notice how even the spacing is between the two arc shapes.

Step 4

doodle a magnet

Let’s now draw some more details to our magnet. Use straight lines on the outside of the magnet. These lines highlight that the magnet has magnetic power. Draw three additional straight lines on the magnet as shown within the example, and also write down S and N on either end. This represents the North and South poles.

Step 5

how to doodle a magnet

Add the finishing touches to your magnet doodle by giving it some color. And there you have it. This is a simplified doodle of a magnet. How many other ways can you think of to draw a magnet? Maybe, you could try drawing it using a variety of angles. Or, maybe, you could add a third-dimension to your doodle. Try it out. 🙂

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How to Doodle Magic

How to Doodle, Home / By Adam Sicinski

How to Doodle Magic

Step 1

drawing magic

If someone asked you to visualize MAGIC, what would you draw? How about a top hat and a magic wand? This seems like a great representation of MAGIC. To begin your doodle. Draw a couple of elongated oval shapes in the middle of your page. This will become the opening of your top hat which will be lying upside-down.

Step 2

draw magic

Next, doodle the top section of your top hat using a three-sided rectangular shape. Notice the size, length, and width of this shape.

Step 3

doodling magic

Now, let’s doodle our magic wand. Use an elongated rectangular shape to draw your magic wand. Then add a straight line near the top of the wand. Notice the angle of the wand in relation to the top hat within the example.

Step 4

doodle magic

To show that there is a little magic here, let’s draw three stars above the magic wand. Within the example, I drew 5-pointed stars. You can, of course, draw 4-pointed stars or even draw your stars in a very different way. Feel free to experiment with this.

Step 5

how to doodle magic

Finish off your MAGIC doodle by giving it some color. And there we have it. This is our visual representation of MAGIC that we can use as part of our visual notes. How many other visual ways can you think of to represent magic?

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How to Doodle a Machine

How to Doodle, Home / By Adam Sicinski

How to Doodle a Machine

Step 1

drawing a machine

If someone asked you to visualize a MACHINE, what would you draw? How about a cog in a wheel to represent the idea of a MACHINE and its moving parts? To begin with, doodle two ovals on your page. Notice how one oval shape is higher and the other is lower.

Step 2

draw a machine

Now doodle another couple of oval shapes around the outside of your original two oval shapes. Notice the size of these larger oval shapes. Notice also the distance between the two large oval shapes. This will become important in the next step.

Step 3

doodling a machine

Now we need to interconnect the two wheels to help them work together in unison. Draw rectangular shapes around both wheels. Notice how between the two wheels the rectangular shapes fit into the gaps.

Step 4

doodle a machine

To highlight that this is a MACHINE we are drawing, doodle a spanner. Use a combination of arc shapes and straight lines to draw your spanner.

Step 5

how to doodle a machine

Add the finishing touches to your MACHINE doodle by giving it some color. And there we have it. This is our representation of a MACHINE. Can you think of any other visual representations of a machine?

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How to Doodle Luck

How to Doodle, Home / By Adam Sicinski

How to Doodle Luck

Step 1

drawing luck

If someone asked you to visualize LUCK, what would you draw? There are many symbols that could represent luck. But for this example, let’s draw a hand crossing its fingers. To begin your LUCK doodle, draw a couple of fingers. Use an elongated oval shape, then on the left of that shape, draw an arc-shape.

Step 2

draw luck

Next, use a couple of curved lines for the wrist of our hand. Then an elongated arc-shape for the thumb. Notice the angle of the thumb and how it’s pointing right above the two fingers.

Step 3

how to doodle luck 03

For the two crossed fingers, use a couple of elongated arc shapes combined with a straight line. Notice in the example the thumb bump. Draw this bump by using a regular arc shape.

Step 4

doodle luck

Draw a rectangle shape for the shirt sleeve. Notice that this isn’t a perfect rectangular shape. It’s rather angled slightly upwards.

Step 5

how to doodle luck

Add the finishing touches to your doodle by giving it some color. And there we have it. This is our representation of LUCK. What other visual representations of LUCK can you think of?

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