[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]When we were developing Hello Sitter, one of the biggest concerns that fellow parents would bring up time and again was that they didn’t want their children to be left in front of the TV or on an iPad, they wanted sitters who would really connect and have fun with their kids. We took this on board and place immense value on bringing you sitters who are both fun and engaging. But let’s be honest, whether you’re a parent or a sitter, it is’t always easy to think of creative activities to keep the little ones busy so this week we’re bringing you a great activity that both parents and sitters can try with kids – drawing cartoons! This activity was inspired by a fantastic Ted Talk which we have added at the bottom of this post, so if you like the activity, watch the whole video, its super inspirational and a lot of fun for kids and grown ups too! Don’t forget to share your cartoons with us on Instagram under the #hellositter
Now go get creative![/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]
Spike – step by step
[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]If you watch the video you will see how easy it is to draw some really great cartoons. We have taken the star of the show, Spike and broken his creation down into stages. Show your kids so they can follow along![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_single_image image=”4668″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”black” qode_css_animation=””][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]
Step 1 – the nose
[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]First of all, lets draw spike’s nose[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_single_image image=”4669″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”black” qode_css_animation=””][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]
Step 2 – the eyes
[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]Simply draw the eyes like two sixes[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_single_image image=”4670″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”black” qode_css_animation=””][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]
Step 3 – the mouth
[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]now lets give Spike a nice smile[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_single_image image=”4671″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”black” qode_css_animation=””][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]
Step 4 – the ear
[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]All the better to hear you with! Let’s add his ear[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_single_image image=”4672″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”black” qode_css_animation=””][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]
Step 5 – the hair
[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]Now Spike needs his spikes. Let’s add his hair![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_single_image image=”4673″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”black” qode_css_animation=””][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]
Step 6 – the jaw and neck
[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]now we add quick lines for the jaw and the neck[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_single_image image=”4674″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”black” qode_css_animation=””][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]
Step 7 – the t-shirt
[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]Let’s add a ring for his t-shirt![/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_single_image image=”4675″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”black” qode_css_animation=””][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]
Step 8 – the shoulders
[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]line to the left, line to the right – and we’re done![/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]See – We told you you could do it! Here are some of the other characters you’ll learn to draw. Watch the whole video below and open a door to a whole new creative world. If you can achieve this in 15 minutes, what else can you achieve today?[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ padding_top=”30″ padding_bottom=”30″ css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_single_image image=”4678″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]
Pam
[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]Pam has the face that any nurturing babysitter in new york feels – worry! If she knew about Hello Sitter, perhaps she’d be a little calmer?[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_single_image image=”4679″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]
Einstein
[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]His school teacher said “He will never amount to anything” – We think he proved them wrong! Don’t let needlessly limiting beliefs put you off![/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/7TXEZ4tP06c” align=”center”][vc_separator type=”transparent”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]Why is it that so many people think they can‘t draw? Where did we learn to believe that? A super inspirational Ted talk by a man called Graham Shaw will help to shatter that illusion. During the talk he asks the audience of a few hundred people, who here can draw? Only a couple of people raise their hands. Most of us feel that you need to be “born creative” to be able to draw or create things in general. But is this true?[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]The point is – how many other self limiting beliefs do we carry around with us that are actually untrue? So this talk is as much about empowerment, than learning how to cartoon. We hope you enjoyed the activity![/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][vc_column_text]If your kids enjoyed the activity Graham Shaw has produced a DVD for kids on cartooning for learning which you can download from their online store.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css_animation=””][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”4799″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”black” qode_css_animation=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
