doodle a day sketchbook project

Nov 1, 2012 | Creative

In August I started a project to doodle for 5 minutes each day in my sketchbook. You would think 5 minutes isn’t much to commit to, but some days it was a chore to make myself sit still for 5 minutes without any distractions. A few days I fell behind on my project, but I made them up as soon as I could. My daughter even noticed my sticky note reminder on top of my sketch book that said “Don’t forget your doodle today!” and she started holding me accountable. While at times it was hard to get my doodle in for the day overall the month was really nice.

Day 2 and day 3 of the doodle a day challenge. Day 2 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 2, 2012 and shows an abstract circular doodle. Day 3 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 3, 2012 and shows an abstract triangle doodle. Day 4 and day 5 of the doodle a day challenge. Day 4 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 4, 2012 and shows a woman wearing heart-shaped sunglasses. Day 5 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 5, 2012 and shows an bubble with "Stay Weird." in the middle. Day 6 and day 7 of the doodle a day challenge. Day 6 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 6, 2012 and shows an abstract doodle with lines. Day 7 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 7, 2012 and shows an ornate tea kettle.

I enjoyed sitting down with just my brain, pen, and paper. Some days I doodled what was around me, other times I doodle things I had looked at that day, and a few of my favorite sketches I doodled friends and family. So here are my daily sketches from my doodle project.

Day 8 and day 9 of the doodle a day challenge. Day 8 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 8, 2012 and shows an abstract doodle that says, "Enjoy the ride." Day 9 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 9, 2012 and shows a man's face. Day 10 and day 11 of the doodle a day challenge. Day 10 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 10, 2012 and shows an abstract swan. Day 11 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 3, 2012 and shows a young girl's face. Day 12 and day 13 of the doodle a day challenge. Day 12 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 12, 2012 and shows a man wearing glasses. Day 13 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 13, 2012 and shows an abstract doodle of a heart. Day 16 and day 17 of the doodle a day challenge. Day 16 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 16, 2012 and shows a pouting girl wearing glasses. Day 17 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 17, 2012 and shows an elephant. Day 18 and day 19 of the doodle a day challenge. Day 18 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 18, 2012 and shows an abstract circular doodle with a frowning face in the middle. Day 19 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 19, 2012 and shows an three pieces of sliced fruit. Day 20 and day 21 of the doodle a day challenge. Day 20 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 20, 2012 and shows an eye. Day 21 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 21, 2012 and shows a man wearing a hood over his head. Day 22 and day 23 of the doodle a day challenge. Day 22 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 22, 2012 and shows a big relaxing on his back. Day 23 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 23, 2012 and shows a small, cute dragon.     Day 24 and day 25 of the doodle a day challenge. Day 24 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 24, 2012 and shows an abstract circular doodle with three frowning faces. Day 25 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 25, 2012 and shows two cups and a bowl of bananas. Day 26 and day 27 of the doodle a day challenge. Day 26 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 26, 2012 and shows a woman puckering her lips and looking through a circle made of her fingers. Day 27 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 27, 2012 and shows a man wearing a bun and a thick beard. Day 28 and day 29 of the doodle a day challenge. Day 28 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 28, 2012 and shows an young face. Day 29 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 29, 2012 and shows a tumbler with a straw. Day 30 and day 31 of the doodle a day challenge. Day 30 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 30, 2012 and shows an abstract doodle. Day 31 was drawn in 5 minutes on August 31, 2012 and shows an abstract doodle.

 

Related Blogs

Think Differently

Think Differently

Nov 26, 2018

Unconventional Ways to Build a Powerful Business Successful entrepreneurs and business owners think differently than most people. It's what puts them ahead of the rest. As a business owner, an excellent way to set your company apart is to focus on ways to get your...

read more
Work Agile: 5 Ways To Embrace Change

Work Agile: 5 Ways To Embrace Change

Nov 6, 2018

Change happens rapidly. Being agile means that you readily accept change and enhance your company's potential to grow. Whether you are rebranding or updating your company's Oklahoma web design, change is hard. So, how do you embrace change and become an agile business...

read more
6 Sure-Fire Ways to be the Most Successful Creative Ever

6 Sure-Fire Ways to be the Most Successful Creative Ever

Jun 1, 2016

It's right there on the tip of your tongue, you can even taste it; it's been there all day, taunting you. An idea that, if you could just clear your mind, would surely come to you. You pace around the room, stress level rising, biting your fingernails to mere nubs....

read more
Think Differently

Think Differently

Nov 26, 2018

Unconventional Ways to Build a Powerful Business Successful entrepreneurs and business owners think differently than most people. It's what puts them ahead of the rest. As a business owner, an excellent way to set your company apart is to focus on ways to get your...

read more
Work Agile: 5 Ways To Embrace Change

Work Agile: 5 Ways To Embrace Change

Nov 6, 2018

Change happens rapidly. Being agile means that you readily accept change and enhance your company's potential to grow. Whether you are rebranding or updating your company's Oklahoma web design, change is hard. So, how do you embrace change and become an agile business...

read more
6 Sure-Fire Ways to be the Most Successful Creative Ever

6 Sure-Fire Ways to be the Most Successful Creative Ever

Jun 1, 2016

It's right there on the tip of your tongue, you can even taste it; it's been there all day, taunting you. An idea that, if you could just clear your mind, would surely come to you. You pace around the room, stress level rising, biting your fingernails to mere nubs....

read more