Draw the same thing once a week
Draw the same object or scene once each week for eight weeks, compare your sketches, note improvements, and track changes in a sketch journal.
Step-by-step guide to draw the same object once a week for eight weeks
Step 1
Take your sketchbook and pencil.
Step 2
Choose one object or scene you will draw every week for eight weeks.
Step 3
Write the name of your chosen subject at the top of the first page.
Step 4
Pick one day of the week and a time to draw.
Step 5
Set a reminder on a calendar or clock for that day.
Step 6
On your scheduled day do a 15 to 30 minute sketch of your subject.
Step 7
Date the page and write "Week 1" at the top.
Step 8
Write one short sentence about what you focused on or how you felt while drawing.
Step 9
Repeat the sketching step each week until you have eight sketches.
Step 10
After each weekly sketch write a one-sentence note about what changed or what you tried differently.
Step 11
After completing eight sketches lay all eight pages side by side to compare them.
Step 12
Write three short notes about improvements or surprises you notice.
Step 13
Share your finished collection on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have a sketchbook or a pencil?
If you don't have a sketchbook or pencil, use stapled printer paper, a spiral notebook, or loose sheets and draw with a pen, marker, or colored pencil, then still date the page and write the subject name as the instructions require.
What should we do if the child misses the scheduled day or can't finish the 15–30 minute sketch?
If you miss the scheduled day or time, use the 'Set a reminder' step to reschedule and complete a shorter focused sketch (10–15 minutes) within a day or two while still dating the page and writing 'Week X' plus the one-sentence note about focus.
How can the activity be adapted for different ages or skill levels?
For younger children shorten drawing time to 5–10 minutes, allow tracing or parent help writing the one-sentence feeling note, and for older kids extend to 30–45 minutes, add color studies, or include more detailed weekly notes.
How can we extend or personalize the eight-week drawing project after finishing it?
To extend and personalize the project, try changing the medium or angle each week, lay all eight pages side by side as instructed to compare changes, write your three improvement notes, and create a photo collage to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about drawing practice for kids
🎯 Deliberate practice — focused effort plus feedback — helps people learn skills faster than just repeating without thinking.
📆 Doing the same drawing once a week for eight weeks gives you 8 snapshots to compare and spot real improvement.
🖊️ Leonardo da Vinci and many famous artists filled hundreds of sketchbook pages—sketchbooks are where ideas and skills grow!
📈 Many artists notice measurable gains in proportion, confidence, and speed after only a few weeks of regular sketching.
🌗 Redrawing the same subject teaches you to notice subtle changes in light, shadow, and shape that a single sketch can miss.
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