Simon Alexander
Drawing is one of the most joyful and liberating activities a person can experience. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned illustrator or someone who hasn’t picked up a pencil in years—drawing invites you into a world of expression, discovery, and delight. It’s not about perfection. It’s about fun.
In today’s fast-paced digital society, where screen time often replaces hands-on creativity, rediscovering the simple pleasure of drawing can be transformative. Whether you’re a child drawing for joy, a hobbyist rekindling a passion, or a professional artist seeking balance, one truth remains: drawing is fun—and it’s meant to be enjoyed to the hilt.
Let’s explore what makes drawing so enjoyable, how it benefits your mind and spirit, and how you can infuse your drawing time with freedom, curiosity, and sheer delight.
1. Drawing Is for Everyone—Yes, You Too
There’s a dangerous myth floating around: that drawing is only for the “talented.” Nothing could be further from the truth. Drawing is not a talent—it’s a skill, and more importantly, it’s a language. Just as anyone can speak or write with practice, anyone can draw. You don’t need a fine arts degree to enjoy doodling. You just need to start.
Kids know this instinctively. Give a child a crayon and they’ll draw with abandon. There’s no self-doubt or inner critic—just the joy of making marks.
As adults, we often lose that sense of freedom. We fear judgment or think we’re not “good enough.” But drawing isn’t about judgment—it’s about joy.
Reminder: You don’t need to draw well to draw joyfully.
2. Why Drawing Feels So Good: The Science of Joy
There’s actually a neuropsychological explanation behind the pleasure of drawing. Here’s what happens:
- Flow State: When you’re absorbed in a drawing, you enter a state of flow—complete immersion, where time disappears, and creativity takes over. This releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward.
- Stress Relief: Drawing lowers cortisol, the stress hormone. Just 20 minutes of sketching can calm your nervous system.
- Freedom to Play: Drawing activates the right brain—the creative, intuitive part of your mind. It gives you a break from logical problem-solving and offers a playground of possibility.
3. Drawing as a Playground, Not a Performance
One reason many people give up on drawing is that they approach it with pressure instead of play. But drawing is a playground, not a performance.
You don’t have to:
- Draw realistically
- Follow perspective rules
- Compare your art to professionals on social media
You can:
- Scribble like a toddler
- Draw your coffee cup with googly eyes
- Make a stick figure comic about your cat’s secret life
Pro tip: Give yourself permission to draw “badly.” You’ll be shocked at how fun it becomes.
4. 10 Simple Ways to Make Drawing More Fun
Want to supercharge the fun factor? Try these playful drawing ideas:
- Draw with your non-dominant hand
- Make blind contour drawings (Don’t look at the paper while you draw!)
- Use unusual tools—like sticks, toothbrushes, or your elbow
- Draw to music—let your pencil dance
- Start a sketchbook of doodles and inside jokes
- Draw what your breakfast would look like if it were a superhero
- Create collaborative drawings with a friend or child
- Join an online drawing challenge (like Inktober or Toons Mag’s themed prompts)
- Make up your own characters, worlds, or creatures
- Draw your mood every day like a comic strip
These exercises help you loosen up and enjoy drawing without needing an end goal or polished result.
5. Drawing Builds Confidence—Quietly
When you draw for fun, without fear, something interesting happens: your confidence grows. You become braver, not just on the page, but in life.
Each time you fill a page, you tell your inner critic: “I don’t need you right now.” You listen instead to your inner child—the curious, fearless part of you.
And guess what? Over time, your lines get stronger. Your style develops. You discover what makes your drawing yours. Fun doesn’t mean frivolous—it means freeing.
Drawing doesn’t have to be solitary. Some of the most joyful experiences come from drawing with others:
- Kids and Parents: Sit down with your child and draw together. Don’t teach—just draw side by side.
- Sketch Clubs or Cafés: Join a local or online group where people meet to draw for fun, not competition.
- Cartoonist Communities: Share your funny doodles or comic ideas with communities like Toons Mag or the Cartoonist Network, where your work is celebrated for its expression, not just execution.
Drawing becomes even more fun when it’s shared joy.
7. The Best Tools for Fun Drawing (No Fancy Gear Needed)
You don’t need an expensive tablet or studio setup to start. Some of the most expressive drawings in history were done on napkins or notebook paper.
Low-pressure Tools:
- Sketchpad or printer paper
- Ballpoint pen, pencil, markers
- Crayons or pastels (feel like a kid again!)
- Sticky notes (doodle a comic at your desk)
- Chalk on pavement (go big and bold)
If you prefer digital:
Remember, the best tool is the one you enjoy using.
8. Mistakes Are Your Superpower
In fun drawing, mistakes aren’t enemies—they’re friends. That smudge? Make it a ghost. That crooked line? Turn it into a funny nose. The spilled ink? Hello, abstract art!
Let your mistakes guide your next idea.
Some of the most iconic cartoons, like Matt Groening’s The Simpsons, started as quirky, “imperfect” sketches. Their charm lies in their uniqueness, not their technical accuracy.
9. How Toons Mag Encourages Drawing for Joy
At Toons Mag, we believe everyone is a cartoonist at heart. Whether you’re a political satirist, a webcomic artist, or someone who draws smiley faces during meetings, you belong here.
We offer:
- Monthly cartoon challenges
- A platform to share your funny, weird, or heartfelt drawings
- Articles and tutorials that celebrate the fun side of art
The Cartoonist Network extends this joy into a global community of artists, animators, and enthusiasts where your drawing can be your passport to connection.
10. Drawing Is Freedom in Every Line
Ultimately, drawing is an act of freedom. It’s your brain in visual form. It’s how you process the world, play with it, reshape it. And in a time when so much of life feels rigid, serious, and scheduled—drawing gives you permission to loosen up.
You don’t need a reason to draw. You just need the will to have fun.
So be ready. Pick up a pencil, pen, crayon, or tablet. Give yourself five minutes. Or an hour. Or a lifetime.
Drawing is fun. Be ready to enjoy it to the hilt.
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