Drawn to Whimsy Workbook
How to use the Workbook and Resources
I’m so excited you’ve chosen to join me on this creative adventure! Below you’ll find a quick suggested approach for using the material included. I’ve provided some handy goodies that will support you in creating your characters and working through this workbook including cheat sheets, templates and exercises you can download – you’ll find all these in the relevant section listed below or in the sidebar of the course.
Drawn To Whimsy Workbook
The workbook is available both online and offline. Even though it’s digital, I’ve designed it to feel as close to a real book as possible. For the best online experience, I recommend viewing it on a desktop in full screen mode. To download the full e-book, you’ll find the download button under “How To View & Use Your Workbook”. Just click this button below to head there.
Cheat Sheets
The Cheat Sheets are great for using with a split-screen setup alongside your Procreate canvas as a quick reference. They’re created in a long, narrow shape so it only takes up a small amount of screen space. To use them follow the instructions included in the Cheat Sheet or download page to get it set up on your iPad.
Exercises Worksheets
The book includes templates as a fun and structured way to approach the exercises and drawing prompts. However, with the exception of the exercise on page 23 in the Warming Up section, you’re more than welcome to dive straight into the exercises on a blank canvas if you prefer. If you’d like to use the templates, download and import them into Procreate.
Discussion
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Dear Lisa
I keep clicking on the different sources but keep getting sent back to the main page. Can you please check?
Thanks
Marina
Hi Marina!
So sorry you’re experiencing that. That usually happens if you aren’t logged into your account. Please clear the cache on your browser just to remove any funny gremlins, then double check that you’re logged in and try again. If the issue persists please pop me an email [email protected] Thank you so much!
THANK YOU Lisa! I’ve just browsed through the new Drawn To Whimsy Workbook, which is TERRIFIC! Another high quality product. Great tips for drawing, Procreate and developing characters. Thank you for sharing your process. Seeing your example of drawings from 2015 and 2025, was very encouraging for me. I can’t wait to start the lessons. Thanks again! Judy
Hi Judy!
I’m sooo happy you found that encouraging! We so often forget that improvement is inevitable when we simply keep practising, so I have absolutely no doubt you’ll see lovely progress in your work as you move through the lessons. Thank you so much for your amazing comments and kind words about my products, it truly means the world to me!
Hi Lisa,
Absolutely incredible!!! So thankful for this amazing knowledge you’re providing.
Just a quick question. I switched to drawing on the Wacom Movink Pro 14 due to the screen being like paper, however, it’s Android.
I can obtain Photoshop, but I’m not sure if the concept will be the same.
I feel like with the IPad I’m drawing on ice. Does that make sense, can you advise as to the slippery feeling? I know they offer a rough paper like screen topper but wondered how you manage.
Sincerely,
Patti Bonsdale
Hi Patti!
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback, I’m really glad you’re finding it helpful! And yes, that “drawing on ice” feeling makes total sense, that’s exactly how I felt when I first started on the iPad too. What completely changed things for me was using the Paperlike screen protector, it adds just enough resistance to make it feel like drawing on paper again. I honestly wouldn’t be able to draw without it now. Hope that helps a bit!
Thank you so much!
Have you tried Clip Studio? You get a free trial with movink
I haven’t tried Clip Studio yet. To be honest, I usually stick to one app so I can really get comfortable and skilled with it, in my case, that’s Procreate. It also helps me create resources that are really tailored to that app. But of course it’s always fun to experiment, so I might give Clip Studio a little play sometime in the future!
So excited to get started on this Lisa!!! thank you!!
Yay!!! So glad you’re excited to dive in! Pop me a message if you have any questions at any stage. Happy creating!
Dear Lisa,
many thanks for the offline version! So I can have lessons back home on “the big screen” but also take everything with me on holidays 🙂
I very much appreciate this!
Best regards
carola
Hi Carola,
Thank you so much for your invaluable feedback! I’m happy to say that I’ve just set-up a downloadable version of the full guide. You’ll find it in the first lesson “How to View & Use Your Workbook”. I hope that makes it easier for you to enjoy the workbook on the big screen : ) and on your holiday! If you have any issues at all with the download, please don’t hesitate to let me know. Happy character creating!
This has come at the perfect time for me. I have been in a huge rut lately. The second I saw the email I bought it! THANK you, Lisa, for creating this beautiful, amazing book and the accompanying resources!! ❤️ I am beyond excited!!
Yay!! I’m so glad it arrived at just the right time for you Amy!! ❤️ I hope you have so much fun exploring the workbook and resources. You’re going to create some amazing things!
Hi Lisa wheni download the pdf files and i open them its just gibber jibber. No real text not even letters. Please, help!
Oh no! So sorry you are experiencing that problem. That usually happens when the file has somehow become corrupt during the download process. Would you mind deleting that weird PDF and clearing the cache on your browser and trying the download again? It might be helpful using a download manager on your browser (there should be free extension available for your browser), which will ensure the download runs smoothly. If the problem persists, please drop me an email so that I can assist you further: [email protected] thank you so much!
Liza, this your new book is fabulous!! I’m over-the-moon delighted!
Fantastic Susan!! Sooooo happy you’re excited about it. I hope it brings you many happy hours of creating cute little characters
This is so awesome. I love your work and can’t wait to start learning. Thanks so much for making this. 🙂
Thank you so much Roseann! I’m thrilled you’re excited! Hope you have fun exploring all the little tips and techniques!
When this dropped in my inbox I could not go and buy it fast enough, I had been looking forward to it since your previous e-mail alerting us to its imminent arrival. I absolutely LOVE your whimsical characters and the stories you tell with your ingenious illustrations. Can’t wait to get started! Thank you for sharing all of your insight.
Awwww! Thank you so much Natalie!! Your enthusiasm and support means a lot to me! I hope you enjoy exploring the workbook and find all the tips helpful. Wishing you many happy hours of creating your cute little critters xx
This looks so great Lisa! And I really appreciate you adding a ‘pay in ZAR’ option for your local supporters!
Thank you so much for your support! So glad you found the ZAR option helpful xx Hope you enjoy the workbook!
Hi Lisa, I think I already sent my question to your email but I will ask here. The workbook looks amazing, and I am hoping to find a video companion. I’ve been looking on youtube and on your pages but only find the introduction that is up above, Which of course is very thorough, but I am hoping you will have a video course that is a companion to the workbook. Any possibility of that? Thanks, Julie
Hi Julie! I’m so glad you’re excited about the workbook!
At the moment, I won’t be creating accompanying video tutorials for it which is intentional. I designed the workbook specifically to encourage your own artistic instinct and workflow, rather than following along step by step with what I’m doing. With video tutorials, it can easily slip into copying, and the results often end up looking like my work rather than helping you develop your own voice as an artist.
The guide is filled with exercises, drawing prompts, and gentle structure to help you explore using shapes that turn into characters, build your linework confidence, and character creation in a way that’s personal to you. My goal is to help you build a drawing habit and workflow that feels natural to you. That’s where real growth (and style!) starts to happen
Thank you Lisa 🙂 I’ve been looking forward to this – you have done an incredible job – can’t wait to get started.
Awww! Thank you so much, Marina! I really appreciate your lovely comment. I’m so glad you are looking forward to getting stuck in! Hope you enjoy working your way through the guide xx
Hi Lisa! Just to let you know that I actually was able to pay successfully first time for this new resource!, You might remember that with past stuff I have never been able to pay with my card but today I just went to Gumroad and it worked perfectly first time! Can’t wait to start working through everything. Thank you so much for all your hard work with this resource. Regards, Jo L.
Yay, Jo!! I’m so happy the Gumroad option worked smoothly for you Thank you for your lovely message, and I hope you have so much fun working through the resource! just to follow up on your other comment, please do let me know if you need further assistance regarding your download. I did pop you an email about that as well
Hey, Lisa! I just bought your new workbook and wanted to send a quick note to say thank you! I’m really looking forward to getting more into sketching this year, and your tutorial looks absolutely amazing. I can’t wait to dive in. Thanks for creating and sharing such inspiring work!
I’m so excited for you to get stuck in Tania!! How wonderful to hear that you have more sketching time planned for this year! Whoohoo!
Thank you so much for your support, it means the world xx
Lisa, I just wanted to tell you that I am beyond thrilled with your new book! I’m only midway through and have a
already learned so much. I have been doing watercolor and digital art for some time now, but in a highly realistic way. Your workbook is helping me to relax and be a more creative artist … and it is so fun! I truly love the prompts and that the information is not presented in a spoon fed way. Encouraging your readers to explore their own style is such a helpful way to learn and grow. Many thanks for this wonderful book!
That is music to my ears Bridget!!! Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! Reading your thoughtful comments and hearing how the workbook has already helped you feel more relaxed in your art making process is the best compliment! Thank you so much for being a student and for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. Wishing you many happy hours of art making!!
I just don’t understand it!? I have your Playful Pencil, Plush Pencil, Aqua Real 1 & 2, Cute Creator, Messy Paintbox and Dreamland brush sets – yet my drawings still don’t look as cute and whimsical as yours always do! Lol … maybe this course is what I was missing.
Haha!! Your message made me giggle! I hope you’ll find the workbook useful and have fun trying out some of the techniques mentioned using the brushsets!
Lisa, I’m so excited for this. Another great product to add to my “Lisa Glanz” library. I always appreciate you sharing your process. Thank you so much for all your hard work. It’s creative Sunday…. No work, just art.
Awwww! Thank you so much, Lawren!! Your incredible feedback means a lot. Thank you! Yay for Creative Sundays!! Hope you enjoy those precious art making sessions xx
Lisa! You’re such an awesome teacher! Thank you for putting together this great course and resource!
Aww!! Thank you so much Claudia! I really appreciate that. Hope you enjoy working your way through the workbook xx