Hey,
I have three drawing routines in my bag that has helped me fit drawing and creating into my life in a fun and sustainable way. 😌
They’re like my personal cheat codes.
They’ve helped me fit drawing into my life, even when that life was messy, chaotic, full of deadlines, travel, 2-hour commutes, and the occasional existential crisis.
So I’m just going to share all three right here.
They’re not sexy.
They’re not revolutionary.
They just work. 💪
1. The Daily Drawing Routine (a.k.a. the 10-Minute Flow)
Draw. Every. Day. ✏️
Yup, The first one is that simple.
But here’s the twist: Keep it flexible and low-pressure.
Draw anywhere between 5 to 30 minutes a day.
Not hours. Not till your wrist breaks.Just a little something.
If you’re brand new, I recommend just 5 minutes.
If you’re semi-serious, then 10 to 20 minutes is more than enough to build consistency and long-term results.
The reason this routine works so well is because your brain understands it.
It’s simple. Clear. You show up. You draw. You win. ⌛
Now, important note:
When you draw daily, you have to reduce the intensity of the practice.
This is where most people go wrong.
They try to draw like a pro every day and then burn out by day 6.
Daily practice works because it’s gentle.
You’re not sprinting. You’re just strolling. 🚶♂️
Also, here’s a little hack I swear by:
Incorporate light days. ☀️
Days when you’re tired. Days when life punches you in the face.
On those days, just draw a smiley. Literally.
That counts. That’s the habit staying alive.
You’re keeping the chain going, and that’s what matters.
(P.S. I’ve made a bunch of 10-minute drawing sessions to help you with this. Link down below if you want ‘em.)
2. The Two-Day Weekly Routine (for busy folks who still want to grow)
Now let’s say you can’t commit to daily. That’s fine.
This one’s perfect for people with day jobs, families, studies, or just a full plate in life.
Here’s how it works:
Pick two days a week. 🗓️
I recommend Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Why? Because they’re perfectly spaced apart and gives your brain time to rest in between.
On each of those days, you sit down for 60 to 90 minutes. That’s it.
Now what do you do during those 90 minutes?
Here’s the method:
• Do one drawing based on the theme or skill you’re focusing on.
• Then give yourself one feedback.
• And if possible, redraw it right after using that feedback.
This is called intentional drawing—and it’s a game-changer.
You’re not just “practicing.”
You’re learning through action + reflection. 🧠
And if 90 minutes feels like too much to begin with, cool,
Start with 20 minutes on those days.
Seriously. That’s the trick.
Start small, always, especially if life is busy.
Otherwise? You just quit. You burn out. You disappear.
(fun fact: this is how I built a Workout Habit)
Start low. Go slow. Then grow. 🌱
Damn, I’m rhyming.
3. The Seasonal Drawing Routine (go hard, go focused, then rest)
This one’s for people who don’t want to draw every day forever, but want to go all-in for a while and actually level up fast.
I call this the seasonal challenge mode.
Here’s how it works:
For a set period of time, let’s say 30 days, or 50, or even 100 days, you go all in on a specific kind of drawing. ✍️
Like:
• 100 Days of Sketching
• 30 Days of Character Design
• 100 Days of Making Comics
• 30 Days of Cute Chibi Creatures
Whatever excites you, and you’re willing to prioritize.
And yes, I said prioritize.
Because when you go into one of these seasons, you have to let go of other stuff. 😤
Put them on maintenance. Pause other habits if you must.
You focus on this.
This is not about balance.
It’s about deliberate intensity for a short, focused window.
You wake up, you draw.
10 to 30 minutes a day. Every day.
No skipping. Just ship one thing a day.
And after the challenge ends?
You stop.
You don’t try to keep that pace up forever.
It’s not sustainable. It’s not meant to be.
You rest. You recover. You zoom out. 🧘
Then when you’re ready, you go again.
That’s why it works.
You grow like crazy without burning out.
Because it’s not a forever habit. It’s a season.
Do this once or twice a year and I promise,
you’ll be a different artist by the end of it.
So Summary:
1. Daily Drawing Routine: 10–30 mins a day, light days allowed
2. Two-Day Weekly Routine: Wed & Sat, one drawing, one feedback
3. The Seasonal Challenge Routine: Focus on One Project or thing a particular Season and progress fast.
These are the three drawing routines that I cycle through depending on my life season, energy levels, and goals.
Pick whichever suits you.
Adapt it to your life.
But remember:
You don’t need to just draw more.
You just need to draw smarter. 🧠
And hey, if you want a daily structured practice that gives you exactly what to draw, in what order, with daily follow-along videos;
Check out ‘Drawing Camp’.
It’s 40% off right now for the next 5 days. ⏰
20 minutes a day. 100 days.
You can fit that into any of these routine styles.
You’ll come out drawing better, stronger, and more consistently.
See you inside.
Best,
Kesh.
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