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Look Again: Creativity Challenge

(Last updated May 26, 2022)

There is potential art EVERYWHERE. You just need to look. I’m hoping that my doodles encourage everyone to look at the world a little differently, to not take so much for granted.

I also encourage young writers to do freeform found object doodling to help generate story and character ideas! It’s what I do for my own book projects.

Also see my Broken Crayon gallery and young artist tips, and my Sam & Eva Creative Collab Challenge. Plus do check out my found object picture book with Linda Sue Park, GURPLE & PREEN: A Broken Crayon Cosmic Adventure!

TIPS FOR YOUNG FOUND OBJECT ARTISTS:

To young artists: have fun with your art, experiment, don’t obsess about being perfect. When you’re creating for fun, there is no such thing as making a mistake. If your pencil or pen or crayon doesn’t go where you expected, then just make that part of your art. 

To create a found object doodle, you just need:

(1) A piece of paper.

(2) Something to draw with.

(3) An object.

(4) Some imagination.

Here are some samples of wonderful found object art created by young readers, including a few samples from my SAM & EVA creative collaborations with schools!

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Lincoln Elementary student art

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Debbie is currently available for virtual visits. Her presentations and workshops can be adjusted to suit all age levels, from kindergarten to college students to educators and other professionals.