During a recent visit to Disney Animation Studios to cover their new film, "Wish," I had the opportunity to learn how to draw one of the movie's characters.
A Disney aficionado since I could speak, I couldn't turn down the opportunity to learn from one of the greats. As someone who draws in their spare time, I figured I'd fare alright, but I'm not someone who usually draws fast or around others.
I had no idea if we'd be sketching the film's protagonist, villain, or another ancillary character.
When the film's associate production designer Griselda Sastrawinata-Lemay told us we'd be drawing the film's literal star, also named Star, an adorable celestial body who's on just about every piece of marketing for the movie, I breathed easier. Star seemed manageable to draw in front of an audience.
I was surprised to find just how simple and relaxing it was to make the little star using a few basic shapes, including a circle, heart, and the letter "U." It's probably the fastest I've ever drawn anything and is definitely something anyone could doodle.
I even took home a few tips that made me reconsider best practices when busting out a drawing pad.