Monster Doodle Magick

Draw a Few Monsters and Make a Little Magick

Monstrum

a divine omen, supernatural appearance, wonder, miracle, portent

definition taken from An Elementary Latin Dictionary by Charlton Thomas Lewis

A monster can be a sweet creation of Jim Henson or a horror movie villain. Either way, they’re unique and beyond what we define as typical.

Personally, I like the Latin definition of monster. Monsters should be strange, fun and powerful. They should evoke a reaction.

Your monsters can embody ideas, emotions or intent. They can represent the elements or ideas. When empowered, they can be a source of aid.

How to Get Help Finding a Lost Object

Tools: Paper, Pen

Draw a furry little guy. Empower him. Ask him for help. 

For instance, ask him to find that gold bear your mom lost. Tell him it’s okay if he can’t find it. Just ask him to look for the gold bear and if he can find it, ask him to bring it back to you. Thank him for helping (Remember, he is doing you a favor).

 

Tips and Points for Drawing Unique Little Monsters

 

Enjoy yourself. Have fun. Be positive. Get excited. Experiment.

Embrace diversity. Unintended marks can make your drawing unique. 

Don't try to be perfect. Be yourself. I was born with a curve in my spine. My spine's not symmetrical and neither are my drawings. That's life and that's nature.

Get to know your monster. Tell yourself a little of his story. Does he hang out with dust bunnies? Does he manage a dive bar on the dark side of the moon?

Pick a point and start. Draw the eyes or the mouth then develop the rest of the head and body from there. This is assuming he has a head and a body. Neither feature is strictly required.

Less can be more. You are conveying an idea. You can do that with a few of lines. A smiley face is two periods and a 'U'.