the Birth of the Yellow Robot

Hello everyone!It took me a while to decide what to write for my very first blog post. Today, inspiration struck — I just finished drawing a character based on my son’s latest “art piece.” So, I’ve decided to dedicate this post to my lovely boys. 💕

Earlier today, my five-year-old son made a yellow robot out of clay, with a marble ball for the head. The shape and colors immediately caught my eye and sparked an idea for a new drawing. Since I’m currently taking a character design class, I thought — why not use this as a fun practice piece?

The first step is always the hardest, but once I started sketching on a blank sheet, everything began to flow naturally. I outlined the shape in pencil, then added details with an ink pen. For coloring, I hesitated between a few mediums but eventually chose markers — they’re quick, vivid, and the colors match the brightness of the clay robot perfectly.

In the final piece (you can see it on the right), I added touches of orange and gray to enrich the figure. My son was a little surprised since he imagined the robot would be pure yellow — but after looking at it, he agreed that the extra colors made it even better.

The best part? My kids loved it! My five-year-old immediately started making his second robot, and I have to say — children’s imaginations are incredible. They give me endless ideas and inspiration.

Painting and drawing bring me so much joy, but the most meaningful part is seeing my kids enjoy and connect with my art. That’s the best reward any artist could ask for. 🎨💛