Using a word or letter of your choice, create a drawing that represents that word or image. Here are some of the drawings I've created as examples!
White paper
Pencil and eraser
Coloring supplies (if you have them!)
Meredith Jones from ARTtv talks about 3 different ways that she illustrates words and letters.
Brainstorm a few ideas before you begin. Sometimes our second or third idea turns out to be the one we like best!
You can use this as a guide for your to turn letters into different things or add a drawing on top.
Remember to stick with the theme of your word or letter!
Add details.
Draw light until you get it right! You can always go back and trace over lines with pencil or marker later to make them darker.
Check out these 2 videos to see how I drew mine:
If you have them, use coloring supplies such as marker, colored pencil, or crayons to make your illustrated words/letters pop!