I started my DanelDoodles as a way to capture simple inspiring thoughts visually, for myself. I frequently use them for visual sensemaking. They are also a great creative outlet for simple artwork, some of which I hope may go on to be purchase worthy.

I started creating them using the Paper 53 App with their Pencil stylus on an iPhone (now just Paper after being acquired by WeTransfer and their stylus is discontinued). Then I migrated to iPad and Apple’s Pencil. Now I create on both iPhone and iPad – the former for quick idea capturing, the latter for finishing in higher quality. I’ve also moved on to Procreate now – trying to get to even higher quality.

You could say the market for inspiration is infinite. You need only look at the many inspirational cards, mugs or t-shirts out there, etc. Which is one of the reasons I started my little side gig – getting my DanelDoodles onto t-shirts. But this is not for massive commercial success – with all the competition that would be a challenge. I documented that process here: The creative and supply process for artwork on this site.

But I do want to try and be different. I’d like my designs to be original, quirky, thought provoking or at the very least, to break a smile.

I use the one in this post to remind myself when things are tough or I am down, that there is beauty everywhere and life is short so I should open my eyes to see that.

As far as I am aware, this one is entirely original, meaning I did not copy this from anyone or anywhere. I can’t say that’s the case 100% for this or any of my work since nothing is ever original and anyway, great artists steal (said a pretty good artist called Pablo once).

I’m not saying I’m a great artist. I’m just having some fun, inspiring myself and hoping that perhaps that may rub off on others that might need it.

I am selling this one for the price of a coffee – thank you for considering buying it.