Hello!
This is a really fun exercise (I think!) to do when you are stumped as to what to draw in your sketchbooks.
Gather about 10 drawing utensils (markers, colored pencils, etc.) and limit yourself to just those colors. Then, CLOSE YOUR EYES and draw four circles on your page, leaving enough room to later add bodies, etc. Now, open your eyes and began adding hair, eyes, noses, cheeks, and shading to your circles to create your character.
Now that you have a sense of who your character is, you’re ready to add the body. CLOSE YOUR EYES AGAIN, do your best, then have fun solving the puzzle of how to finish off your characters!
I have found over the years that I often prefer drawing done partially with my eyes closed, as the line quality and shapes can be imperfect and wonky, almost childlike… a style that really inspires me. I hope you like it, too!
Carla Sonheim