In the first of a brand-new series with tips on how to draw, we’re excited to bring you brilliant – and practical – advice with a special animal-doodle theme, from acclaimed illustrator and professional doodler, Jon Burgerman.

Have you ever wondered how illustrators make their work look so effortless? Ever wanted to learn the secrets of confident, creative doodling? Look no further…

Jon Burgerman is a UK-born, New York City-based artist promoting improvisation and play through drawing and spectacle. He is the source of brilliant doodles and is often credited and referenced as the leading figure in the popular 'Doodle' art style. Jon’s work is placed between fine art, urban art and pop-culture, using humour to reference and question everything around him…

Join Jon doodling:

Ducks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_cdpWWiuXM

Butterflies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZniUIML32M

Giraffes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLIhE05HyZ8

Monkeys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNfOdeaA6yU

Gorillas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpgFedl3VUg

Snakes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZrcLIbMbbk

And Tortoises!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV2Q5-oeLd0

Do share your doodling success with us, and Jon, via the tag #dailydoodle on Twitter. You can find Jon @jonburgerman and Laurence King Children’s @LKPChildrens.

Find out more about Jon, and join him on a doodling adventure in The Daily Doodle.

Happy doodling …