In this class we will have fun exploring doodles based on simple geometric shapes.  I’ll show you my method of using doodles for generating lots of ideas quickly.  We will use each doodle to inspire the next, and really get our creativity rolling.

I love taking a little time each day to relax, unwind and draw in my sketchbook.  It’s something most artists do, but you don’t need to be an artist to enjoy doodling. 

You don’t need to be able to draw, and you don’t need any fancy equipment, just a sketchbook and a pen. 

In today's fast-paced digital age, it's easy to forget the joy of using a pen and paper and letting your imagination run wild.

I often use doodles to fill in spaces amongst my other sketchbook drawings, to inspire more complex doodles and patterns, and as a basis for finished artworks.

Doodling is fun. As we engage in the flow of lines and shapes, we enter a state of relaxed focus. Stress dissipates, and we get a sense of calm. Doodling allows us to escape the pressures of daily life, immersing ourselves in the therapeutic act of creation.

It is a form of mindfulness, where we embrace the present moment and enjoy the simple act of drawing.

Sketchbooks provide us with a safe space to explore our ideas and nurture our creativity.  When we put pen to paper, the act of doodling helps us tap into our subconscious, unlocking inspiration.   

We will start by taking a walk around our local area and finding shapes and patterns to photograph and use as a starting point for our doodles. 

Then we will use fineliner or felt tipped pens to develop these shapes into more complex doodles and patterns, each of which can later be used to as a starting point for larger and more intricate designs. 

We will let our imaginations run free and see where it leads.  At the end of the class you’ll have a library of ideas which can be used to start a daily doodle sketchbook or as part of your finished artwork.

Do feel free to share your work on social media with the hashtag #nicsquirrellskillshare. I like to share some of them in my Instagram Stories.