My illustration journey began in January or this year. Always wanting to draw but never feeling like I was good enough at it, I downloaded a $5 app on my phone that’s all abuzz on Instagram called Procreate Pocket and a cheap stylus on Amazon and began creating digital art. I found the digital medium easier to work with than paper (and more forgiving on mistakes!), I found my confidence in my work begin to grow, and soon I was hooked. Finding the small screen on the phone and the cheap and not-very-accurate stylus limiting, before I knew it, I had purchased an iPad and an Apple Pencil and began to dive in even deeper, and I’ve even had my first commissioned piece!
The goal with my artwork is primarily to have fun, but I have enjoyed incorporating some of my illustrations into my teaching. As I mentioned in my post about incorporating my photography into my teaching, I think it’s always more meaningful when a teacher incorporates their own personal creations into a lesson.
While not everyone is inclined to make their own illustrations, there are lots of ways you can bring your own personal touch into your classroom. As I wrote in my previous post, you can incorporate your own photos. You can also use a program like Canva to create your own graphics. And remember that nine months ago I wasn’t an illustrator either, so if the idea interests you and you’ve never tried it before, it’s never to late to start!
To see more of my doodles, including those that aren’t related to teaching, you can follow me on Instagram.
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