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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:

1. Why do the ghosts like boo-berry pancakes?
2. If you have trouble being still when you’re supposed to, how can you help yourself?
3. 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 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:

1. If you lived somewhere with no door, how would you and your family get in and out?
2. Rapunzel used her skills to protect herself from loneliness, what do you do to feel better when you feel lonely?
3. 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:

1. If you were a squirrel, where would you hide your nuts?
2. You’re a human, where would you hide things that are special to you, and how would you know where to find them again?
3. 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 landscape or the spring garden,

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

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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:

1. Why do scarecrows get the job of scaring crows?
2. We talked about smells that remind you of home what does your home smell like
3. Have you ever been outstanding in a field? Which one?

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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:

1. What’s your dragon protecting in this picture?
2. How does the whole 'fire breathing' thing work?
3. 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 princess or 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.

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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:

1. What do you think makes wolves howl at the moon?
2. If dogs and wolves are similar, why can you adopt a dog but not a wolf?
3. 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.

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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:

1. If you had a jetpack where would you fly?
2. What do you think is the best snack to eat in the sky?
3. 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 rocket in 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.

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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:

1. How are the 80s different than today and how are they the same?
2. Why do grown ups like to tell stories about the past?
3. 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.

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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:

1. Why is it sometimes more tricky to draw from a different point of view?
2. 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?
3. 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.

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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:

1. Hay is for horses but what is your favorite snack?
2. Why do these animals: a horse, a pig, and a goat have similar feet and such different tails?
3. 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.

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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:

1. Why do you think Dolly Parton might be a good role model?
2. What makes you feel better when you miss someone?
3. 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:

1. Ballerinas sometimes wear tutus and pointy shoes - why do they dress in certain outfits?
2. When you jump and leap and spin which muscles can you feel it in?
3. 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 sharks or 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.

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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:

1. Why do firefighters have to learn so much to be ready to fight fires?
2. Are you the type of artist you likes to draw very accurately, very abstractly, or both?
3. 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.

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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:

1. Ice cream is sooo good. Why can’t we eat it for breakfast and lunch and dinner?
2. We talked about doing art with dots only- what’s your fav artist choice you’ve ever made?
3. 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 garden or 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.

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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:

1. Why do we call grumpy people crabby?
2. What if you had claws instead of hands--how would you do things differently?
3. 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:

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

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

Tired of ocean? How about drawing Friendly aliens landing their spaceship or A lemonade 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:

1. If you’re drawing along with me, you’re an artist. What other art are you curious about?
2. Why do musicians sometimes dress to match the music they’re making?
3. 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 castle or 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:

1. When you’re low on building supplies or toys, what can you use instead?
2. Why do we have to pick up all of our trash from the beach every time?
3. 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:

1. We talked about how ants have 2 stomachs - what would you do with 2 stomachs?
2. Why do ants like picnics so much? Do they like them more than you?
3. 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.

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Today I want to draw a town that you get to make up and you get to name. This was an artist submitted idea-- thank you, Henry! We'll draw a town with a house for you and your family, a park to play in, a library for toys, and one more fun building of your artist's choice.

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

1. What makes a town a wonderful place to live?
2. Think about where you live…where did the name of your city or town come from?
3. If you could do one thing to make your town or city a better place- what would it be? Can you do it?

Want to try another episode that represents you? Try drawing your very own flag!

Prefer something more concrete? Try drawing a camping trip!

Today I want to draw a lemonade stand. We'll draw a big table with a banner. Our table will have a pitcher and a bowl of lemons and some extra bonus fruits. Today's episode is inspired by the ongoing heat that many of us are facing across the globe. Remember to take breaks from the sun and sip lots of water!

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

1. If you could add an extra special ingredient to your lemonade what would it be?
2. What can you do to keep yourself cool during a heatwave?
3. Why do you think lemons taste sour but lemonade tastes sweet?

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. Some artists like to listen to the same episodes over and over to build their confidence, others like to zip through one episode after the next :)

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And this week I'm adding my simple honey-lemonade recipe.

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Today I want to draw a collage of classic good luck charms from across the world. I'll show you how to draw them and I'll tell you who feels good luck from them. We'll draw a horse shoe, a four leaf clover, a hamsa, and a waving, beckoning cat. These are all good luck symbols from Europe, the Americas, Japan, and countries across the Middle East.

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

1. We drew a few lucky items today-- what’s lucky to you? Did we draw it?
2. Why do different cultures have different lucky charms? Why do they have similar good luck charms?
3. Think of a time you felt lucky… What made it feel lucky?

If your resident artist is not into colleges, try drawing a camping trip instead.

Prefer to draw human beings? How about a wedding scene?

Something silly? How about raccoons sneaking garbage from the bin.

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.

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Today I want to draw fireworks over a picnic blanket to celebrate the Fourth of July. We'll draw a picnic blanket and I'll show you how to draw people from behind as they sit down and look up at the sky. We'll also draw some classic American snacks. And of course, we'll draw a sky full of colorful fireworks.

We also talk about how even though fireworks are beautiful and fun, sometimes fireworks can be startling to us, to dogs, and even to veterans--but they won't hurt us.

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

1. We talked about hotdogs, bluejeans, and fireworks feeling like “American” things. What makes something “American?”
2. Independence Day is about America declaring freedom. What makes a country a free country for everyone who lives there?
3. We talked about the importance of being kind. What’s your favorite way to show kindness?

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 cowboy riding a horse. This was an artist submitted idea! Thank you so much, Emi :)

We’ll draw a horse of course, and a cowboy wearing a cowboy hat and cowboy boots. We'll also give our cowboy a lasso so he can wrangle his cattle. In this episode we'll try a technique of noticing which parts of the picture to draw first so that your cowboy looks like he's on top of his horse.

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

1. If cowboys are riding horses, why are they called cowboys?
2. Cowboys love their horses, do you think horses love their cowboys?
3. If you be like a cowboy or cowgirl and could ride a horse anywhere, where would you go? What if your horse was invisible?

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.

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Liked drawing a cowboy? Try the Magician pulling a rabbit from his hat or a fancy princess next.

Not into this one? The spring garden is nice and easy.

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Today I want to draw a Let's draw a yellow submarine floating by an octopus's garden. This is a Beatles inspired episode, indeed. We'll draw a yellow submarine in the ocean with windows. a periscope, and a captain. On the bottom of our under water song scene, we'll draw an octopus tending her garden.

We'll talk about how The Beatles are artists used their imaginations to come up with songs.

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

1. An octopus and a submarine have very different shapes; how are they both able to move around the water so well?
2. The Beatles had some fun ideas for songs, where do you think they got their ideas?
3. Have you ever made up a song? What would you want to sing about?

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.

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If your resident artist liked the under water vibe, try drawing an aquarium or The Great Barrier Reef next.

Not feeling this one? Let's head back to land with a spring garden. :)

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Today I want to draw a monster truck rally with a giant monster truck jumping from a ramp and flying through the air. The truck will fly over some squished cars. The driver will wear a big helmet. And artists will design and decorate the truck in any way you want. It's your artist's choice.

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

1. Do you think it would be fun to drive a monster truck?
2. Where do all those squished cars come from?
3. Monster truck shows are where one big truck squishes smaller cars: how do you think this idea got started?

Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally low stimulation, screen-free show that gives artists space to develop confidence in decision making-- because there’s no wrong way to do art. I hope it gives artist something to do with their hands and minds at the same time.

At this stage, the best way to support this show is to subscribe or share it with your community. Leaving a review on Apple Podcasts helps a lot too!

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Or share an idea for episode :)

If your resident artist liked this episode, I recommend the Flying Car next. If your resident artist did not like this one as much, may I suggest the Fancy Princess.

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Today I want to draw a camping trip. Today's picture will have a tent, a camp fire with logs around it, some s'mores and hot dog roasting sticks. We'll also have a water bucket for fire safety, a flashlight, and a book. We'll talk about how there's no electricity or iPads in the woods, just good company or family, friends, and nature.

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

1. Smores are a sweet treat that usually have graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate. What would you put on a smore?
2. If you were sleeping in your tent in the woods, what type of sounds do you think you would hear?
3. Phones and iPads don’t usually work while camping-- what would you do for fun instead?

Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally low stimulation and screen free show that gives artists space to develop confidence in decision making-- because there’s no wrong way to do art!

And for even tinier artists...this show has been known to help babies fall asleep. ;)

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Today I want to draw giraffes munching on leaves in a tree. Today's episode is extra special because it's the first time an artist has sent in an idea! Special thank you to artist Addy who came up with this idea.

Today's picture will have big trees with lots of leaves, a tall giraffe with spots, and a few fun giraffe facts.

Does your resident artist have an idea? Send it over to https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/contact-us

A tip on sending ideas - use a noun and verb combination, like a "giraffe munching" or "ants marching." It will help me get it right :)

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

1. Giraffes eat 75 pounds of leaves every day - how? why?
2. So many animals are different sizes and shapes - why are giraffes so tall?
3. Baby giraffes are born standing up and ready to run -- what do you think is the first thing you did when you were born?

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.

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Today I want to draw a basketball player jumping up toward the net to make a basket. He or she will be very strong and you get to decide what their uniform colors are. I am feeling inspired by the Men's NBA Finals. I wonder if you are an artist as well as a basketball player or fan.

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

1. Why do basketball players work hard to have strong bodies?
2. If you wore a uniform like a basketball player, how can you still show off your individuality?
3. Doing art feels good. Doing sports feels good. Why do art and sports feel so good?

If you're looking for more sports episodes, check out drawing a baseball player at bat or a Paralympian on her snowboard.

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Today I want to draw a flag that represents you, and all of your favorite things. We will draw a collage of our favorite things, including favorite color, food, weather, animal, game, and book. Our paper will become a flag, and each of our flags represent ourselves.

This episode will include many artist choices because I bet we don't have the same favorite things. It's cool that we're all so different! If your artist wants to share their flag, find out how to share it on https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery

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

1. Why do countries and communities use flags to represent themselves?
2. If you could make up a country based on your YOU flag, what would your country be called?
3. We drew a lot of favorite things today and all of our flags look different. Why do we all have different favorite things?

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.

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Thank you for drawing with me today!

Today I want to draw a cool spaceship landing on earth, with two friendly aliens. Since I've never personally seen a spaceship or an alien, we will be using extra imagination to add details to a giant spaceship--in today's case flying saucer style. Then we will create 2 very wacky looking creatures who are visiting earth. We will also draw signs that these aliens have visited before!

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

1. Our aliens learned a lot about earth. What would you want to teach an alien?
2. Do you think humans and aliens have a lot in common or not much?
3. How can you make an alien feel welcome here on their visit?

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 wedding scene, inspired by the wedding I am going to this weekend. We'll draw a bride and a groom, and some flowers to decorate. Your artist choice will be draw clothes to make the bride and groom feel fancy on their special day. In my culture, brides usually wear white and grooms wear a suit and tie or bow tie. If you prefer to dress your happy couple in lehengas and sherwanis, or any other attire that comes to mind, I hope you will draw those instead.

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

1. Why do people dress fancy for weddings?
2. Everyone’s culture or families have their own version of being dressed up-- how does your culture or family like to dress up?
3. Why do you think your bride and groom you drew love each other so much?

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!

Today I want to draw a baseball player standing at home plate, holding his bat, ready to swing. You're in charge of designing his uniform and decorating his bat with your artist choices. We'll also draw the baseball coming his way! And the dugout, where he'll sit when it's not his turn to bat.

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

1. Why do baseball players wear uniforms?
2. How much practice does it take to be good at baseball or art?
3. We talked about artist choices that only affect you or athletic choices that affect the people around you. Have you made an artist choice or athletic choice today?

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 monarch butterfly's metamorphosis. We'll fold our paper into four sections. In each section, we'll draw a part of the metamorphosis. This picture will have an egg laid on a milkweed plant, a caterpillar, a chrysalis, and finally a monarch butterfly. I'll let you know which colors appear in nature, but if you don't want to use those colors, that's your artist's choice.

Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally calm space for artists to develop confidence in their decisions making skills by making artistic choices. It's a safe space because there is no wrong way to do art.

Here are the three ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our picture:

1. When larva pupates, or becomes a butterfly in the chrysalis, what do you think is happening in there?
2. What stage of metamorphosis do you think would be the most fun: being an safe egg? being a hungry caterpillar? being a changing chrysalis? or being a flying butterfly?
3. Larva eat milkweed leaves to grow big and strong. What foods make you feel big and strong?

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Today I want to draw monkeys swinging in the tree branches. We'll draw two big, strong trees with lots of branches so the monkeys have a place to play. We'll draw three silly monkeys, swinging and leaping! It will be your artist choice to decide what you should draw below the trees on the ground.

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

1. Why do monkeys like to play in trees?
2. Monkeys leap and climb to get to where they want to go. Is leaping and climbing a good way for you to get where you need to go?
3. Why do leaping monkeys have long tails?

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Today I want to draw a magician pulling a rabbit from his hat. A magician does a lot of interesting magic tricks. We'll draw a magician on stage, his top hat with a rabbit coming out, a magic wand, a magic box, and a magic scarf of many colors. What types of magic will you draw in your box?

Until we draw together again next time, here are some ideas your imagination can wonder about based on our drawings:

1. How do rabbits get in the magician’s hat?
2. How do magicians learn their tricks?
3. If you had a magic wand, what magic would you do with it?

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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:

1. Venus flytraps and flies have different perspectives. Do you have a different perspective from someone?
2. What do you think is more fun, being a Venus flytrap or a fly??
3. Do you think the Venus flytrap and the fly will ever see each other’s perspectives

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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:

1. We drew a rattle snake and a camel-- which would you rather ride across the desert?
2. Why do you think deserts all over the world have the same climate but different animals?
3. Some artists like to draw accurately, some love abstract, some love both, what’s your favorite way to draw?

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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:

1. Can you think of other reasons for the chicken to cross the road?
2. How can you help the chicken cross the road safely?
3. Can you think of a funny joke all by yourself?

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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:

1. Do you like to feel fancy? Why or why not?
2. What makes a kind and good ruler of the people?
3. 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:

1. Do you think the soup your chef made will taste good?
2. Why are chef’s hats tall?
3. Can you imagine coming up with your own recipe?

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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:

1. Which side of your paper do you want to live on?
2. When you try to help the environment, should you try to be perfect? Or just give it a try?
3. 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.

1. Why do raccoons and trash pandas like to eat from humans’ trash cans?
2. What’s one way you can take good care of the earth?
3. 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:

1. When you look around outside, do you see any trees with branches where a tree house could go?
2. Why is it important to have multiple ways to get up and down into your tree house?
3. 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:

1. What quiet chemical reactions can you see around you?
2. What cool concoction did you make up and what does it do?
3. 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:

1. Why can’t robots get wet?
2. If you had a robot, what would you want it to help you with?
3. 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:

1. If you had a pirate ship, where would sail it?
2. What would you want to keep in your treasure chest?
3. 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.

1. If you went to a circus, what would you hope to see?
2. How do those trapeze swingers stay safe up there?
3. 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.