Drawing Basics

Tools

You need a pencil, a crayon, or a marker. A plain piece of paper works great. Keep an eraser nearby in case you want to change something.

Lines and Shapes

Draw a straight line from one side of the paper to the other. Try a curved line that looks like a smile.
Next, make simple shapes: a circle, a square, and a triangle. These are the building blocks for pictures.

Fun Practice

Start with a happy face. Use a circle for the head, two dots for eyes, and a curved line for a smile.
Add a sun by drawing a big circle and then short lines around it.
Keep practicing. The more you draw, the more fun it becomes!