If You Want Perfection, Take a Picture, Dude!
A Beginner’s Guide to Doodling — where imperfection is perfection.
Welcome to the Wonderful Wacky World of Doodling! This cheerful little zine will walk you step-by-step from stick figures to full-on doodles — all without taking yourself too seriously. Whether you’re twelve or ninety-two, this 5.5” x 4.25” mini-booklet is the perfect pocket-sized creative spark for anyone who wants to draw something but doesn’t know where to start.
Inside, you’ll find 32 color pages packed with cute examples, quirky humor, and simple drawing tips that take you from stick figures to pizza eaters. Techniques to getting a three dimensional look in your doodles. How to draw hands feet and little faces. The book also includes finished doodles for inspiration.
No rules. No pressure. Just pure creative play.
What’s Inside:
• Step-by-step doodling examples to spark your creativity
• Adorable characters, funny faces, and easy shapes to draw
• Confidence-boosting tips to break free from “perfect”
• Drawings on the inside cover (because doodlers never waste space!)
• Compact, hand-held format — 5.5” tall x 4.25” wide
• Printed in color on every page, with a bright blue glossy cardstock cover.
Who It’s For:
• Teens and adults who want to draw but feel “not artistic”
• Sketchbook lovers, journaling fans, and stationery addicts
• Teachers, art therapists, or gift-givers looking for a fun creativity booster
• Anyone who needs a reminder that perfection is overrated
Why You’ll Love It:
“If You Want Perfection, Take a Picture, Dude!” isn’t just a doodle guide — it’s an attitude. It’s a funny, freeing reminder that your lines, your quirks, and your imperfections are what make your art (and your life) original.
This zine makes a perfect stocking stuffer — but fair warning: you might want to read it first and get a few laughs before you drop it into someone else’s stocking.
