With the new year rolling in, most of my creative energy is firmly directed at Raguthra Studios and the exciting work we’re doing there. That said, I’m still committed to keeping up a personal creative habit: drawing something every single day. Over the years, I’ve found that using a consistent base structure to create a collection of characters is not only relaxing but also incredibly satisfying as I watch the series grow.
Even though I’ve officially closed the chapter on Lee Draws Stuff and shifted everything into Raguthra Studios’ fresh, unified channels, I’ll still be sharing my daily scribbles with you this year.
To kick things off, I’ve designed a base model that I’ll use as a guide for framing every character. It’s a simple starting point that gives me a creative head start while leaving plenty of room for improvisation and fun.
These drawings aren’t for sale—they’re purely a personal project, born out of the simple joy of unwinding in the evening, usually in front of the television, and sketching whatever comes to mind. Sometimes it’ll be a “cool” or visually striking character, other times it might just be an intriguing concept or someone inspired by my day.
I do all my work in Procreate on the iPad, using a template that mimics the texture of paper along with ink and watercolour brushes. It’s a style I love experimenting with, and I think it might be fun to share progress videos on TikTok and Reels this time around. If I do, I’ll be sure to post the links for you to check out.
So, enjoy the characters as they pop up! And if you’re feeling inspired, why not sketch along? There’s something special about creating just for the sake of it.
Cheers,
Lee
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