How to Doodle: Some Tips (50x speed)

This is one of my earliest doodles, and as you can see this style of doodling has been around in my mind for several years. Just draw lines, and add things as you go. You don't need to plan it out at all! :)
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[@oh-no-plz-no2299]

Yeah, I too keep my favourite pens in a drawer with bullets, knives and scissors...

[@kaijaakins821]

.... so?

[@danielgisborne3469]

oh-no-plz-no that's normal🙃

[@cobgod1415]

And what looks like a few thousand cents

[@-savana-27]

Ikr! The first thing I thought was "what the hell are shotgun shells doing in there?" 😂

[@gawamarcocarella3872]

Savainc 7 those are not even shotgun shells lmao,shotguns shells are cylinder-like

[@mitigiant5328]

1. eat some noodle 2. start doodle

[@Grace-iv1ho]

Lewl

[@eddybrooks9130]

I actually did that

[@jackie3969]

Very literally, I did 😂😎

[@McKayLove]

Just finished myself a bowl of ramen

[@MasterofTongs]

This is the closest I can get to ASMR without being creeped out. Oh, and that was amazingly persuasive for me to want to doodle. Thanks!

[@saraharrison1349]

What's ASMR?

[@mkaizn]

Audio Sensory something something. Basically it just sounds really therapeutic to your ears and helps soothe and calm you.

[@saraharrison1349]

MC ColdFlame okay thanks!

[@mibber121]

+Sara Harrison audio sensory meridian response I think

[@michelleharrison1080]

Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is an experience characterized by a static-like or tingling sensation on the skin that typically begins on the scalp and moves down the back of the neck and upper spine.

[@nuces5583]

all i could think about is how he puts his bullets and weapons with his art supplies just like *"Hey bob imma borrow some pen- WOAH WTF BOB WHAT DO YOU NEED THIS SHIT FOR ARE YOU IN THE MAFIA OR SOME SHIT?!?!"*

[@MasterofTongs]

He's just collecting for the fun of it (at least in that drawer). Notice that most of the bullets and casings are different sizes. Gun owners tend to keep nearly all of their ammo (particularly of the same caliber) in one place. Two main reasons for this are because if you have a firearm that shoots that particular ammo, you need to keep them away from each other to avoid any accidents with friends and family, and also because you want to store ammo you intend to shoot somewhere where it will not deteriorate.

[@nuces5583]

Steven Wagner oh I get it it's just a joke lol

[@krystaking1858]

Some times you won't feel good about the lines you're made. If this happens you have two options.. 1) Work with it, keep going. 2) Admit defeat and let Peter do all the doodling.

[@vsen7]

Krysta King I choose the later.

[@SuperDeut4]

Krysta King 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@funkykongforreal]

Latter*

[@katrinawall4315]

Another good tip is that if you're drawing on paper and you don't think it's finished yet but you don't know what else to do then you can turn the paper upside down and turn it on its side to get a different perspective of it

[@hamzaomar8924]

Katrina Wall you my friend are a fucking genius

[@rionaa71]

thanks dude

[@lolzorgfykys]

his voice is so relaxing i could fall asleep

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

You have some of the best doodles doodled on youtube

[@lanwangji3882]

That really doodles my paper

[@laurarubio7671]

why is your voice so relaxing it's weird and cool at the same time

[@mycat2240]

I know right, it makes me so relaxed and helps when I'm studying. Or not, because that's what I should be doing right now...

[@spidaminida]

"Happens to me more than I'd like to admit" is some kind of weird paradox...

[@peter_draws]

+spidaminida Wow, you're right.

[@spidaminida]

You're admitting to it ;)

[@kitnotkit]

+Nikita He did say more than he'd LIKE to admit. By the way that wasn't meant to be angry but I can't use italics on this device.

[@josephjoyce2760]

This guy shoud have books of quotes and be on tedX

[@alvin_row]

Why? He admits it even if he doesn't like to do it, that's it.

[@IkeyoHowl]

Ive being watching you for a while, and i love how smooth your voice is and how interesting each video is, i gotta say i love the bullets on the drawer. If i had some i would also collect them. You are awsome Peter, you give me inspiration and your videos help me feel less lonly. Blessings for you and everyone who reads it.

[@sydneylawson484]

me: Holy shit look at those bullets! him: *pulls out knife* me: 0_o ................. alright.

[@viso4528]

+sydney lawson Well, I didn't know it was a crazy thought to think some people own guns.

[@subhadipdey2003]

+Vissoff r u kidding me... those r probably 50 cals..

[@viso4528]

Subhadip Dey and?

[@subhadipdey2003]

Vissoff and what??

[@viso4528]

Subhadip Dey What's so crazy about that?

[@artemorbid]

bullets can make good art too

[@9pmInTokyo]

Shit man. Pulling out that knife with that voice and bullets in the background... Shit can scare a person, ya know?

[@chaseo4557]

+The Lion of Tokyo guns arent scary

[@chaseo4557]

+The Lion of Tokyo even less scary are unloaded bullets

[@9pmInTokyo]

Im Xaro Deep dude. Deep.

[@josharaujo9589]

+The Lion of Tokyo The Lion of Tokyo, yes that makes so much sense

[@artographyj.g9452]

+Chase they are especially if there pointing at you. Who isn't scared of them. Why do you have one?

[@mal4717]

this video is hilarious! as far as the doodling goes, it's top-notch, that's for sure. but the quiet sarcasm of the narrator is just great. maybe i just laughed too hard at this because it's late... i dunno, but it's funny!

[@pink.pinna.]

me too, im not even sure if this is supposed to be funny

[@HaleysArt]

This is great advice. I love how you don't make it any more complicated than it is. Coming from your mouth it actually sounds quite simple! But looking at your doodle, it looks anything but! My biggest issue is making that first mark... A blank page is very intimidating to me! I like your tip on closing your eyes.. I'm going to give it a try and see if it makes it easier for me to start. Thanks!

[@LongNguyen-pv9sm]

+Haley Cross ikr, i doodling all the time, just not as dedicate as he is, but damn though first lines were hard, it's like you try to imagine something that doesn't exist

[@sebastianfernandezmora5796]

What type of weed you use?

[@bananaunicorn2757]

Sebastián Fernández apparently some good shit

[@chrisf9577]

Sebastián Fernández I think he does LSD

[@medeastorfield8300]

Listening to you is inspiring. You are very wise, and I love the way you speak in your videos, the topics, your tone. It speaks to me in very many different ways.

[@a.v.w.odavid6979]

Your videos help me alot. Not just at drawing but theyre very calming. Thank you

[@xXParzivalXx]

If the Flying Spaghetti Monster lived underwater

[@rileysnowberg3135]

hello fellow pastafarian

[@rohansensei4146]

r'amen

[@TheBeanQueen24]

So whenever I watch this person doodle, I don't even realize how fast time went by until there was a masterpiece there on the screen. He started off with tiny lines and you just look back and there's an amazing work of art. It's so amazing to me. I wish I could do this. I'll try it.

[@gracemilner6034]

The start looks like a mutated dragon-fish-Phoenix in a coral reef

[@adolys5616]

Exactly.

[@thedoctor3255]

Omfg that's exactly what I see!

[@Sdcombo]

I find it to be extremely relaxing to watch you draw and listen to your voice.

[@juanthejuan9850]

dude your voice is like music to my ears....

[@arianymaldonado6695]

yes it is

[@edwardfields5243]

new age bob ross

[@chelakoech685]

Ikr

[@auxora2959]

You know what's amazing is that the advice you just gave with your drawing is also advice one can apply to their life. Thanks. :) When you said, "just keep adding more," I couldn't help but think of the universe expanding, creating more and more.

[@bloodyrose2076]

I always try to do those black lines, all squished together, and then well............yeah.......well I make a big black blob and yeah..... :(

[@gabrielpulido7647]

Lol keep trying ;)

[@dhivyat6705]

+K Kerns All I doodle is creepers and grass blocks >.

[@dhivyat6705]

K Kerns aw no :( same I doodle anime and I don't watch it either XD

[@croissaux]

legit same and it sucks and then I squish the paper and throw it

[@saratiger100]

No, thanks Peter, thanks for drawing! That was beautiful to watch and an insight into the creative process. thank you!

[@kite136]

Thank you, I really needed this. :')

[@GarrisonMagyar]

New favorite thing to watch when i go to bed, you're so interesting and calming to listen to amazing work

[@malvinkim8264]

he makes it sound like doodling is the easiest thing €_€

[@feyzaa1209]

Malvin Kim It is .You dont have to be a perfect drawer, just draw what you have in your head.And in the end it'll be fine im sure

[@malvinkim8264]

feyza aydin well for some people (me), theres no such thing as 'anything that comes into your mind'. Hence even doodling is hard for us.

[@UnderscoreZeroLP]

it is. just keep on doing it. then you get better. then it starts to look like something worth looking at after about a hundred doodles or so. if you're creative enough to make a million excuses as to why you aren't able to doodle, then you are certainly creative enough to doodle.

[@luxpeganine2489]

you're amazing. I feel so at peace when I'm drawing and then here your voice. you should be a motivational speaker. beautiful man. your drawings are awe-inspiring. love you dude

[@WAVHS_Music]

When you color space in completely black, do you use the pigma micron pens?

[@peter_draws]

Yep, maybe a thicker tip, or if it's a really large space I'll just use a marker. But I think I just used the pigma microns in this one.

[@WAVHS_Music]

Okay thanks, that's what I thought, but when I color in even small spaces, it seems the tone of black is uneven. Any suggestions?

[@SabrinaUmstead]

Yo I'm 2 years late but was stalking the comment section and took notice to your Beatles profile pic. I cannot not comment when I see something having to do with The Beatles.

[@AriahFN]

Eddie Symons hey nice profile picture, I love the Beatles!

[@MegaJordan0123]

When ever I watch your videos I almost always get discouraged because your drawings are so good. But the beauty of your videos still allow me to start drawing. Because I know that If I keep on practicing I could get better. Maybe not as good as you but still. And for that I thank you very very much.

[@of1116]

Keeps bullets and Knives in drawer.....Seems legit

[@Almostalwaysart]

I love how many people draw like this, keeps my insporation high. :)

[@suche94]

i see an ostrich on flames :O i love your drawings!

[@ellisstanley7361]

suche94 me too!

[@nigerianprince855]

I see an ostrich with wings and spikes

[@oak1350]

I love this video! The humor in it is so awesome, i keep coming back and watching it.

[@ZEFICNESS]

dude why the fuck are there bullets in your drawer? :D

[@MsValeria007]

Because MURICA , thats why.

[@Suisyo]

MsValeriaDalí007 Exactly! Which also explains the combat knife!

[@_andre007]

Well, he did mention cut

[@brunodays]

foxxery saphira excuse me, mr. dear! :) BOOM! HEADSHOT lol

[@ubivermiscerritulus195]

Because *'Merica*

[@InsanityHere]

Thank you for yet another wonderful drawing. I will follow your advice and never stop doodling. You said (to the effect of): " if you stop doodling, start another one, don't just quit". And, yes, I can see where you might have some tentacles in this drawing. And, once again, I see somewhat of a "keyboard" motif in a section.

[@mheimer]

The squiggles you made were prettier than my finished doodle :(

[@harriettberridge4067]

WHAY?!

[@MasterofTongs]

Same here. We just need to practice more. That is the secret to everything in drawing.

[@karsongopffarth6229]

Your art makes me legit so happy like what even

[@susanomar8122]

Really fun to watch and listen to. But if you were in my class and I came across this drawing, I'd feel duty-bound to call your parents and alert the school psychologist. Secretly, though, I would confiscate it as necessary for a professional documentation, and then hang it on MY refrigerator.

[@peppylemon1717]

Love the humor. Possibly the most enjoyable channel for me now

[@fransjokinen9486]

I love his voice

[@GMcvie-yh1oh]

Could listen to that calming voice all day man

[@ubivermiscerritulus195]

I one an award for my school math class doodle... BECAUSE REASONS

[@Dezigningart]

you "one", or you won? ;P

[@ubivermiscerritulus195]

Dezigning Art damnit... I missed spelled that Because Reasons

[@Dezigningart]

The Film Bros. Haha xD I'm just trollin anyways... because reasons

[@ubivermiscerritulus195]

Dezigning Art I fucking hate trollers... Because Anger Issues!!!

[@makochompz9404]

guess whut U got trolled :D

[@larryszczepanik8591]

i did my first doodle the other day and it turned out like an abstract dragon so cool

[@romanr9883]

0:18 how to cut open a helpless victim

[@markodzaic5797]

Roman Randhahn

[@PaulCarterArt]

Thanks Peter for sharing your journey and dry sense of humor, good one

[@aDotFromTheFuture]

I would like to try this, but I completely lack the imagination. Is there anything I can do to improve my imagination, or do I even need it for these kinds of doodles?

[@BritchesBumble57]

Just start drawing dude, you'll do some weird shit, and then start to see what it could be, that'll give you ideas and go from there.

[@InklanUtterfield]

First of all, I'll say that since everyone is different you may think that what I'm about to say is less than useless. With that said, what I generally do if I can't find a muse for art is just take a walk. Find something that inspires you. A piece of graffiti, maybe, a strange looking old man, a gnarled tree, a field, a rock, a lizard, a scyscraper and so on. If you don't feel like walking just browse google images. You want to draw a robot tree? Do it. Basically, try to cut yourself off from modern society's constraints which basically force you to switch off your imagination. After all, every child was born imaginative, as artists all we're trying to do is keep in touch with that imagination. Hope my rambling helped and happy doodling.

[@aDotFromTheFuture]

Inklan Utterfield I many times do search Google for images, but the problem for me with that is, I just start copying what I see. So basically, if I see something that interests me (a nice picture, art that someone has already made etc.), I start drawing it and when I'm done it's pretty much the exact same as the reference picture. It's really hard for me to put something of my own to the artwork, nonetheless draw something completely mine without a reference picture. I guess it's a talent of it's own to be able to copy things like that, but sometimes I would just like to make something original from my imagination (if I had any).

[@StallionKnifemaster]

aDotFromTheFuture I am completely the same with that. I can draw pictures that I see and use as reference no problem, but as soon as I try and draw something if my own...there's just nothing, nada, no inspiration. Why not try searching up something for inspiration, then closing it, walk away from the computer and try from memory? add a bit of your own stuff to it aswell, just pick some ideas and then add to them. I'm sure you have imagination in there somehwhere. give it a go.

[@devanjones6179]

Try Ebay. Maybe Amazon. Oooh, if you want a wonderfully handcrafted imagination, check Etsy.

[@sugar_coconuts8729]

this guy.... he's unintentionally inspirational. thanks.

[@northstarmedia8508]

everyone on here's too sensitive about the knife and bullets.. Like calm down and check out the art!

[@KelsangWangmo]

it is awesome to watch and this is what I have done thrughout my life ... everywhere on dinner table cloths and schoolbenches and god knows where ... then I went to artschool and got serious but not better ... to doodle is a great way to express oneself ... thanks!!!!

[@harveydrakeo6967]

When i doodle i dont think of it as a certin thing other wise i think that it is one thing and then it turns into that thing

[@TechnicolorVille]

The deepness is.....irrelevant. I ♥ this guy!

[@alexanderleeart]

make a vid shooting off those .50 cal rounds

[@northboundw5248]

>50 Cal I don't think you know what a 50cal round looks like

[@rowanowl3857]

this is doodling at its highest moment of grandeur. I am amazed.

[@rainnnnn28]

My doodles consist of peace signs, stick figures and hands... :/

[@lauraczrn]

I do eyes and hearts and flowers, ok.

[@GRRIMAWESOME126]

I do crudely drawn dogs without proper bodies, but still with tails. Today, I even drew one with some steampunk goggles.

[@roidanielleviray681]

monsters would be cool though :3

[@JH-tj1qs]

Everyone has a unique style. I just draw curves and lines which kind of look like Peter's drawing but less detailed.

[@yairalkon4944]

Holy crap! You hit a million views! I'm so happy for you!

[@marcusdelios7408]

When you make a video, do you like do show off how American you are by putting a huntsman's knife and some bullets into the frame?

[@classicaldeb]

Probably not showing off at all! Rather just a regular dudes drawer of stuff.

[@averagechick1921]

I love your voice and commentary, Peter. You are the best kind of weirdo!

[@Evan-ju4ys]

In the beginning why exactly were their bullets in his droor

[@felixn.burgos2340]

drawer*

[@dannthenitroman]

Why not

[@kaijaakins821]

ammo... what if someone broke into his house. he'd want to have a quick access to ammo.

[@anabindigo7786]

Evan & Ryan same exact question

[@andrewdlugos4736]

This doodle looks like a badass cuttlefish.

[@elliecoolgirl1367]

His voice is so sinister like he just killed someone

[@cinthia3242]

I think the creepiness seems to be his shtick

[@ThatGuy-yf7pj]

or the fact that he has 9mm/308.rounds in his drawing supplies and a 10 inch blade knife!

[@g3wb]

This is a doodle, wait, THIS IS A DOODLE? THIS IS BETTER THAN ANYTHING IVE DRAWN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!

[@PrimaryOctopus]

You're like Bob Ross, but for doodling.

[@chaosdreemurr7523]

Damn, I look away for a second and he has already made a MASTERPIECE!!

[@baruchsolomon3686]

is doodle american for abstract drawing?

[@MrMazor86]

Nah, doodle is simply what you start doing when you want to draw, but do not have a stated goal for the subject matter. It's perfect for getting through classes.

[@Moodboard39]

no, pakistan

[@ErinWantsToWrite]

I used to find it hard to doodle, cuz i didnt know what to start with and wat to doodle, but this helped me.just keep adding lines and go with it.

[@Thestripper1]

Doodleing seems pointless. Maybe that's the point.

[@kileyjahn3142]

For some, doodling is exactly as you said, pointless. But for others, doodling is a distraction, for some it's a release, and for some it's simply enjoyment. It all depends on the person. For me, I doodle because it gives my hands something to do and occupies the part of my brain that would otherwise wander when I need to be paying attention. A majority of my doodles are done either during lectures or when I have insomnia.

[@chrismhp]

'Doodling'. at least on the level that this guy is doing it, is basically abstract artistry. What makes it unique is that you start with nothing, and are creating in the moment. It's a great artistic exercise, feeling your way through the piece and using spontaneous design choices allowing you to really flex the creative muscles. Of course, it also can look incredibly cool.

[@CJ_175]

Chiros Ie Doodling just to doodle gets you to his level

[@chrismhp]

Cliff C Nah...you underestimate this guy's skill. And probably overestimating art skill in general.

[@CJ_175]

all it takes is practice. this skill is not born in you. you just have to have the desire to learn it

[@lucasundangel]

That project took exactly three hours, 6 minutes, and forty seconds. Wow, and it looked so easy, too!

[@xena578]

has anyone seen the big bullets?

[@jessicaspoonamore4221]

The best advice you said was to just draw a few random lines. Whenever I first start a doodle I contemplate on what to draw and I don't think I even thought of that.

[@nitekrawler007]

I'm not a great artist but I would like to start a doodle book what should I do

[@dillonstadick1851]

Same. My plan is to drop a bunch of acid and just see what turns up on the paper. lmao

[@nitekrawler007]

Dillon Stadick good plan lmao

[@richieborman4342]

The drawer in the beginning looks so appetizing.

[@badyuff]

dat voice tho...

[@poloniumsandwich5365]

Wow cool. Also realized that I do the same sort of thing while composing music. That explains, why all my friends say that it sounds messy but also "....interesting".

[@Quelza_m]

Do you Take LSD ? :p

[@clairestehr9896]

I have no idea how i got here but sir, that is fantabulous. Im going to go take up doodling now.

[@dkdamling]

This is my favorite video on youtube.

[@heatherrandant5590]

Love the contents of the draw lol I really enjoy your video. Love the doodle, good advice to. And your voice is quite soothing.

[@reallyred59]

I love the freeform of your drawing! Very much enjoy watching and trying out your techniques! thanks!

[@imlmartinez32]

Daily practice and enthusiasm are absolutely required in order for your own style to emerge. I like his style, the less it resembles something the more I love it! :-)

[@benjaminlevin9959]

That turned out magnificently.

[@dastrn]

Started some digital doodling last night based on your tips from these videos, Peter. It's frustrating forcing myself to go digital but I'm doing it that way because A. my Amazon order of micron pens and prismacolor markers (And a copy of Color Me Crazy!) hasn't arrived yet and B. I'm learning a TON about Manga Studio by forcing myself to try to use the tools it has for me. Thanks, as always, for great, encouraging, engaging, and funny content.

[@nataliek.4321]

I listened to this while drawing in your coloring book Like a true fan

[@claycon]

Nice doodle. It reminds me of 1 that I did years ago. I also really like your doodling philosophy. Some of the coolest things happen as a result of covering up mistakes.

[@sulphurcrestfpv1061]

This video has been here a while. Thanks for the starting point. Great channel mate.

[@xtryfailrepeatx]

Love it! I can see the seamonster, though in the beginning it reminded me of a phoenix...

[@MusicIzAwzomerz]

As much as I love his new stuff, I still like coming back and watching the oldies ^^ Lol

[@8816ish]

I really enjoyed this. I have done this before. I can't wait to see what I come up with..Good for the nerves! Really, IT IS RELAXING!

[@TheBroShowAus]

Love the Elian script for the signature.. cool stuff!

[@maureenrogers7355]

I love your drawing style and I very much liked your voice over. Great voice, great attitude.

[@sexalldway]

love the bullets in the drawer

[@morganmore6]

talk about the elephant in the room. lol

[@PrincessTigerLilly]

Your videos have brought me some joy in my solace...I had a friend Dave too..its strange because you remind me of him.

[@TheOriginalOrkdoop]

I love your voice, and your doodles..and everything so far.....I subscribed :)

[@dashaugryumova4474]

Man, this is so cool!!! Love your doodles and your comments during the video :) Good luck with your art!

[@interessts5033]

You‘ve come a long way peter, really proud of the progress you made!!

[@thanglang2080]

i can pay time watching videos like this forever

[@Bonjeram]

thanks for the tips on how to start a doodle! i have trouble with that sometimes, and this got me really inspired