Imagination Draw Along: a low stimulation drawing show for kids

Dewey Lovett

Imagination Draw Along is an intentionally calm and low stimulation show for kids who want to draw. I'll guide young artists through drawing prompts, telling stories and sharing history about the topics we draw. Kids are encouraged to use their imaginations and make decisions as they draw. One of the goals is to build self-confidence because we know there's no wrong way to do art!

Hi, I’m your host, Aunt Dewey. I’m a former New York City kindergarten teacher. Now I work in tech teaching adults how to use various software, platforms, and programs. I started Imagination Draw Along because I think a low-stim, screen-free experience is good for kids and aspiring artists. We move slowly on purpose. I encourage listeners to make their own artistic choices as they follow along. It’s a light hearted show that helps build critical thinking skills by guiding the imagination through wonder.

Episodes are 10-15 minutes long.

New episodes will be available every Tuesday and Thursday. (I recently transitioned from Monday, Wednesday, and Friday).

Thanks for drawing with me today!

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Yesterday · 12 min
Let's draw a giant ice cream sundae
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: Ice cream is sooo good. Why can’t we eat it for breakfast and lunch and dinner? We talked about doing art with dots only- what’s your fav artist choice you’ve ever made? 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. To support the show or view and share artist artwork, check out https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery Thanks for being part of this community!
Thursday · 13 min
Let's draw two crabby crabs crab-walking on the beach
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: Why do we call grumpy people crabby? What if you had claws instead of hands--how would you do things differently? 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 Or to support the show or view and share artist artwork, check out https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery Thanks for being part of this community!
July 28 · 12 min
Let's draw 3 different kinds of sharks swimming
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: Why are there so many different types of sharks? How can your care for the planet protect sharks? 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 https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery Thanks for being part of this community!
July 23 · 13 min
Let's draw a rockstar rocking out with their guitar
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: If you’re drawing along with me, you’re an artist. What other art are you curious about? Why do musicians sometimes dress to match the music they’re making? 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? I love seeing artwork! Learn how to send it over at https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery 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. Thanks for being part of this community!
July 21 · 13 min
Let's draw a sandcastle with things we found at the beach
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: When you’re low on building supplies or toys, what can you use instead? Why do we have to pick up all of our trash from the beach every time? 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 Thanks for being part of this community!
July 16 · 12 min
Let's draw ants carrying snacks away from a picnic
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: We talked about how ants have 2 stomachs - what would you do with 2 stomachs? Why do ants like picnics so much? Do they like them more than you? 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. To support the show or view and share artist artwork, check out https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery Thanks for being part of this community!
July 14 · 13 min
Let's draw a town that you get to make up and name
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: What makes a town a wonderful place to live? Think about where you live…where did the name of your city or town come from? 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!
July 9 · 11 min
Let's draw a lemonade stand (and remember to stay cool during this heatwave!)
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: If you could add an extra special ingredient to your lemonade what would it be? What can you do to keep yourself cool during a heatwave? 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 :) To support the show or view and share artist artwork, check out https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery And this week I'm adding my simple honey-lemonade recipe. Thanks for being part of this community!
July 7 · 12 min
Let's draw a collage of good luck charms from across the world
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: We drew a few lucky items today-- what’s lucky to you? Did we draw it? Why do different cultures have different lucky charms? Why do they have similar good luck charms? 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. To support the show or view and share artist artwork, check out https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery Thanks for being part of this community!
July 2 · 11 min
Let's draw fireworks over a picnic blanket
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: We talked about hotdogs, bluejeans, and fireworks feeling like “American” things. What makes something “American?” Independence Day is about America declaring freedom. What makes a country a free country for everyone who lives there? 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 https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery Thanks for being part of this community!
June 30 · 13 min
Let's draw a cowboy riding a horse
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: If cowboys are riding horses, why are they called cowboys? Cowboys love their horses, do you think horses love their cowboys? 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. If your resident artist wants to share an idea, send it over! And while you're there, check out artist artwork here - https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery 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. Thanks for being part of this community!
June 25 · 14 min
Let's draw a yellow submarine floating by an octopus's garden
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: An octopus and a submarine have very different shapes; how are they both able to move around the water so well? The Beatles had some fun ideas for songs, where do you think they got their ideas? 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. To support the show or view and share artist artwork, check out https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery 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. :) Thanks for being part of this art community!
June 23 · 13 min
Let's draw a monster truck jumping from a ramp
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: Do you think it would be fun to drive a monster truck? Where do all those squished cars come from? 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! You can also share or view artist artwork, check out https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery 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. Thanks for being part of this community!
June 18 · 13 min
Let's draw a camping trip
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: Smores are a sweet treat that usually have graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate. What would you put on a smore? If you were sleeping in your tent in the woods, what type of sounds do you think you would hear? 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. ;) I love to hear from you and I love to see and share artist artwork! Check out the Art Gallery on https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery Thanks for being part of this community.
June 16 · 11 min
Let's draw a giraffe munching on leaves from a tree
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: Giraffes eat 75 pounds of leaves every day - how? why? So many animals are different sizes and shapes - why are giraffes so tall? 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. To support the show or view and share artist artwork, check out https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery Thanks for being part of this community!
June 11 · 12 min
Let's draw a basketball player jumping to make a basket
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. Why do basketball players work hard to have strong bodies? If you wore a uniform like a basketball player, how can you still show off your individuality? 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. Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing this podcast, You're helping the show grow just by being here. If you want to support further, you can leave a review with a few sentences on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Check out the Art Gallery! if your artists wants to submit artwork, find out how on imaginationdrawalong.com
June 9 · 11 min
Let's draw a flag that represents YOU
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: Why do countries and communities use flags to represent themselves? If you could make up a country based on your YOU flag, what would your country be called? 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. To support the show or view and share artist artwork, check out https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/support Thank you for drawing with me today!
June 4 · 12 min
Let's draw friendly aliens landing their spaceship
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: Our aliens learned a lot about earth. What would you want to teach an alien? Do you think humans and aliens have a lot in common or not much? 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 https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/support and https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery Thanks for being part of this community!
June 2 · 12 min
Let's draw a wedding scene
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: Why do people dress fancy for weddings? Everyone’s culture or families have their own version of being dressed up-- how does your culture or family like to dress up? 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 https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/support and https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery Thanks for being part of this community!
May 28 · 11 min
Let's draw a baseball player at bat
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: Why do baseball players wear uniforms? How much practice does it take to be good at baseball or art? 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 https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/support and https://www.imaginationdrawalong.com/art-club-gallery Thanks for being part of this community!