Imagination Draw Along

Today I want to draw a Venus flytrap. These are carnivorous plants, which means they are plants that eat bugs. I'll walk you through drawing a few Venus flytraps and tell you a little bit about them. We'll draw some flies buzzing around, and it's up to you if the Venus flytrap catches one. Here are 3 things your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing:Venus flytraps and flies have different perspectives. Do you have a different perspective from someone? What do you think is more fun, being a Venus flytrap or a fly??Do you think the Venus flytrap and the fly will ever see each other’s perspectivesListeners, subscribers and reviewers, I appreciate you endlessly! To find ways to support the show for free or to buy me a coffee, check out https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/supportWhile you're there, you can listen to the show or check out artist artwork. https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery

Today I want to draw a desert scene. This scene will show the flat, sandy desert with two cacti. a butte with sedimentary layers, a rattle snake from deserts of the western hemisphere, and a camel from the eastern hemisphere. We talk about how some artists like drawing with accuracy and some like drawing abstract and both are cool!Here are 3 things your imagination can wonder about based on our drawing:We drew a rattle snake and a camel-- which would you rather ride across the desert?Why do you think deserts all over the world have the same climate but different animals? Some artists like to draw accurately, some love abstract, some love both, what’s your favorite way to draw?If you'd like to learn more about the show or view artist work, click here: https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery If you'd like to support the show (thank you!), click here: https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/support

Today I want to draw a chicken crossing the road. This drawing is based on one of my favorite jokes, which I can't wait to tell you!We'll draw a chicken, a road, a chicken coop, and a basket of eggs that the farmer collected. Here are 3 things your imagination can wonder about based on your drawing:Can you think of other reasons for the chicken to cross the road?How can you help the chicken cross the road safely?Can you think of a funny joke all by yourself?Find ways to support the show here: https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/supportCheck out the art gallery, and submit your art! https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery

Today I want to draw a fancy princess. She'll have a fancy dress that we get to imagine and design, and of course fancy hair and jewelry. She has gems on her crown that were passed down to her from the queens before her. But what else was passed down? She'll be holding one object in each hand, both representing what type of ruler she is. Here are 3 things your imagination can wonder about based on our picture:Do you like to feel fancy? Why or why not?What makes a kind and good ruler of the people?Our princess had a lot passed down to her - gems, stories, and a reminder that she’s powerful. What do you want to pass down in your family?

Today I want to draw a chef, cooking in his kitchen. We'll draw his classic hat and apron. We will make a big pot for soup and lots of veggies and other ingredients. You get to come up with a secret ingredient for the recipe. Here are 3 things your imagination can wonder about related to our drawing today:Do you think the soup your chef made will taste good?Why are chef’s hats tall?Can you imagine coming up with your own recipe?Thank you for drawing with me today! Here are a few ways to support the show and check our artist work.

Today, in honor of Earth Day and Earth Month, I want to draw a before and after picture of cleaned up pollution. We'll fold the paper in half to divide the picture. On one side of the paper, we'll draw a polluted scene, with a sad tree and a sludgy pond. Then, we'll imagine the scene cleaned up. On the other side of the paper, we'll draw a tree and a pond thriving in a clean environment. Until we draw together again next time, here are somethings your imagination can wonder about:Which side of your paper do you want to live on?When you try to help the environment, should you try to be perfect? Or just give it a try?Where does pollution come from?

Today, in honor of Earth Day and Earth Month, I want to draw a racoon digging through the trash bin to eat some discarded food. We'll draw a trash bin, a cute and mischievous raccoon, and lots of garbage. We'll wonder about where so much garbage comes from and if we can do anything to create less trash--even if it makes the racoon a little sad. Why do raccoons and trash pandas like to eat from humans’ trash cans? What’s one way you can take good care of the earth?If your garbage can super full, why do you think that is?

Today I want to draw a tree house. The tree house can be a place call our own and feel safe. We'll start with a big strong tree trunk and branches. Then a tree house with a door and window. And we'll add a few different creative ways to get up and down. There will be lots of artistic choices to be made, like the shape of the window, and what kind of swing the tree house should have.Here are a few things your imagination can wonder about:When you look around outside, do you see any trees with branches where a tree house could go?Why is it important to have multiple ways to get up and down into your tree house?If you had a tree house, would you invite people in, or let it be your own special place?

Today I want to draw a scientist, or better yet a scientist version of you! We'll think about how we'd feel if were making something. We'll add classic crazy hair and safety goggles. Of course, we'll have a table full of different beakers. The artist's imagination will decide what the scientist is concocting. Oh, and we'll draw a special tiny helper for the scientist. Here are 3 things your imagination can wonder about:What quiet chemical reactions can you see around you? What cool concoction did you make up and what does it do?Why is it important that artist and scientists are so good at making observations and noticing details?

Today I want to draw a helpful robot. Some parts of him light up, some stretch. He really wants to help! But what's the best way for a robot to be helpful? And how can we keep the robot dry so he doesn't get sparky?Here are 3 things your imagination can wonder about:Why can’t robots get wet?If you had a robot, what would you want it to help you with?How can you make sure you’re using technology safely?

Today I want to draw a pirate ship! We'll draw the ship, the sails, the mast, and a pirate. Maybe the pirate is you! Of course, we'll draw a treasure chest and you get to decide that's inside. Here are 3 things your imagination can wonder about:If you had a pirate ship, where would sail it? What would you want to keep in your treasure chest?Why do pirates like parrots so much?

Today I want to draw dinosaurs. We'll draw a huge brontosaurus with a very long neck and tail, a scary tyrannosaurus rex with sharp teeth, and pterodactyl flying through the air. We'll draw a pond between the carnivore and herbivore so nobody gets eaten for lunch! And I'll add one more sill layer of protection to keep our brontosaurus safe.

Today I want to draw a circus. Maybe the ring master is you! We'll draw an elephant, a lion, and an acrobat flying from one trapeze bar to another. It's up to the artist to add a circus act that I may have forgotten. Here are 3 things you're imagination can wonder about, if you'd like to revisit. If you went to a circus, what would you hope to see?How do those trapeze swingers stay safe up there?If you ran a circus, how would you make sure they animals and people were taken care of?

March goes in like a lion and comes out like a lamb. It's the perfect day to draw a couple of little lambs playing in a field next to a stream. We'll make sure the field is full of glass and flowers so the lambs can eat. These lambs are a bit mischievous, so we'll have to draw some ways to keep track of them.

Today I want to draw an aquarium. We'll draw two types of fish, two clean up critters--a shrimp and a snail, and most importantly a critter that YOU get to make up. Here are 3 things we'll wonder about if you'd like to revisit the topics: Why do you think underwater critters so colorful?Fish like to hide sometimes and people like to hide sometimes. Why?If you wanted to make up something to draw, where could you find inspiration?

Today I want to draw a visit to the dentist. We'll draw ourselves in the dentist chair, and the dentist too. We will draw many of the tools the dentist uses and I'll tell you a little bit about what they do. Some people love the dentist, but I am someone who gets nervous there. So! I'll also share my tips on how to stay brave and overcome dentist anxiety. Oh, did I mention that you have to look a little silly at the dentist?

Today we'll draw a hot air balloon in the sky. Hot air balloons traditionally have a lot of colors or wild patterns. Who will be in the basket? You! And someone to help you navigate. We'll also draw someone on the ground waving up at you.

Today I want to draw a spring garden-- it's finally spring, after all! Today's drawing will start with 2 flowers and then you can add more of course. We'll plant some tomatoes on a vine. And we'll draw a butterfly, a buzzing bee, and a worm. Happy spring!

Today I want to draw two floating magical fairies with magic wands and flowery dresses. They will have very cool wings like butterflies and dragonflies. Have you ever summoned a fairy? Let's bring them to your paper!

Let's draw a scene celebrating Saint Patrick's Day! I'll tell you about the legends of Saint Patrick's Day, and even debunk some old legends. We'll draw a rainbow, a pot of gold, Saint Patrick himself, a sheep, and some shamrocks. Which parts of the picture do you think are from Saint Patrick? Which aren't, but are still from Ireland?

Today we are celebrating circles on Pi Day (3.14) by drawing a wacky, silly pizza. Maybe we'll have some normal toppings like cheese and pepperoni, but our imaginations are going to add the silliest toppings we can think of!

Today we'll draw two big happy pigs, rolling in the mud on a farm. It's silly to draw pigs playing in mud so we'll practice keeping our attitudes light and learn that it's okay to laugh at ourselves as we learn.

Today we'll draw Dr. Jane Goodall and a couple of the chimpanzees she studied. This week we celebrate National Woman's Day, so we'll celebrate a beloved woman scientist and her primates she studied so closely.

Today we'll draw a castle, made of brick with a draw bridge and a moat to protect the king and queen. What's the story your imagination wants to tell about the castle?

Let's draw the planet Mars and the rovers Curiosity and Perseverance. We'll add the terrain of Mars, including a volcano and a cater. We'll spend a lot of time using our imaginations on robots--Mars rovers!

They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Let's draw a papa lion, a mama lion, and a lion cub on a rainy day, taking shelter in their den. What's the lion cub up to? That's your artist choice!

Today we'll draw a fire-fighter standing in his or her protective gear, next to a fire hydrant and spraying water. We'll talk about how fire-fighters are here to help, and imagine how you can be prepared in an emergency.

Today I want to draw arctic animals on the ice and in the water. We'll draw beluga whales in the sea, ice seals on ice, and a mama polar bear with her cub. Did you know it's National Polar Bear Awareness Day? Learn more from Bears International.Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to the podcast, rate and review, or support the show in any way you can. Thank you for drawing with me!

The Olympics just ended and the Paralympics are about to begin. Let's draw a Paralympian on her snowboard doing a cool trick. We'll also represent our country with a flag and a gold medal. This episode celebrates our differences and the amazing things that can happen when we practice and remain dedicated to our craft.

Today I want to draw a flying car! Since flying cars aren't real, we get to use extra imagination. While we draw, I'll tell you about the invention of the first airplane and the invention of the first car. When our flying car is in the sky, we'll draw someone we love waving up at us.

Today I want to draw a fire horse for Lunar New Year. This will drawing will show lots Chinese traditions celebrating Lunar New Year. We'll draw our horse next to a cozy fire, red banners for good luck, and fire works to ward off bad luck. There are so many traditions within this tradition that there was no way to cover them all! How do you celebrate Lunar New Year?

Today I want to draw pictures of the technology that US presidents have used to communicate. We'll draw a timeline with a newspaper, a radio, a television, a computer, and a smart phone. I'll share which presidents favored each piece of technology throughout history. When we draw the TV, we'll draw YOU on TV as president!

Today we'll draw a picture of you with someone who cares about you. We'll add details that show how you know when someone cares about you, like their smile and the activities you do together. Happy Valentine's Day!

Today I want to draw a rocket in outer space. I'll tell you about Dr. Mae C. Jemison, the first Black woman in space! Today's picture will have a rocket, planets, and a lot of artistic choices.

Let's draw the Great Barrier Reef! Today we'll visit the coast of Australia and draw some of the many creatures of the Pacific. I'll guide you through drawing a few types of coral, a turtle, a whale, and more. Today's picture will be very colorful!

Today we use our imaginations to draw a symbolic map of Harriet Tubman's Underground Railroad. We draw a north star, a road, and some symbols of institutions that may have served as safe places to hide as she guided others to freedom in the North.

Today artists draw 5 things they can see out their windows (or follow along with me if you don't have a window). In my case, I see a tree, a bird, my neighbor's house and more! Sometimes if you're feeling stressed or anxious, it helps to notice 5 things you can see. Try it with me today!

Today we're drawing a groundhog and learning about the legend of Groundhog's Day. Did you know groundhogs like to dig burrows with lots of doors? We'll draw a groundhog, their tunnels, and the artist gets to decide if the groundhog sees his shadow.

Today we draw a family of four snow people. Artists get to decide how big or small the snow people are, what types of objects they'll use for arms and smiles, and what kinds of objects they'll hold. I'll also share some stories of snowman history. Did you know they've been around for 1000s of years?

Today we'll draw a self portrait. It's not just a picture of how you look, it's also a picture of how you feel, and all of the things that make you feel like yourself. We'll use our imagination to reflect on what makes each of us special.