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I'm not very good at drawing, but I've always loved doing it, usually in the margins of my notebooks during class or in homemade cards for crushes who never noticed me.

At the start of the pandemic, my friends asked me to draw their pets, because the results were hilarious and terrible. Ever since then, I've been making these doodles for you. Yes, you!

My handle everywhere is @lousydrawingsforgoodpeople, and I post on at least one platform every day. Sometimes the scribbles are about issues that I deal with, like body image, childhood trauma, and anxiety. Other times they're just inspired by memes or marine life that I think is neat. I hope they can cheer you up or give you a little encouragement if you're struggling.

And, here's a little reminder, if you're not good at something, but you like doing it, who cares?! Enjoy life, make stuff, and remember that the meteor could hit tomorrow.

More info: lousydrawingsforgoodpeople.com | Instagram

#1

Super Chill System

Super Chill System

I saw this quote in a meme and it resonated with me. My nervous system is very extra, and I'd prefer a super chill system. (Wouldn't you?)

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    #2

    Zoomies From Heaven

    Zoomies From Heaven

    Losing a pet is the worst. When I see shooting stars I like to think of my old dog getting the zoomies, or my cat knocking something sparkly out of the sky.

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    Thegoodboi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm picturing a cat or doggo with an aviator hat and goggles, achieving god mode level zoomies and rocketing out of the house into the stars.

    #3

    Why Doesn't It Understand?

    Why Doesn't It Understand?

    This is often how it feels when my brain gets in the way of my functioning.

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    #4

    Let's Go On The Zipper!

    Let's Go On The Zipper!

    When my friend Jerry died, his doctor said, "Some people treat their bodies like a temple, others treat them like an amusement park." He definitely treated his like Six Flags, so I drew this as a reminder to enjoy life, body first.

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    LizzieBoredom
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At this age, I think of my body as a landfill.

    Thegoodboi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's still treasures at a landfill!

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    #5

    Free Hugs

    Free Hugs

    I'm not saying hugging a raccoon wouldn't be dangerous, I'm just saying it would be worth it.

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    Why?
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you can die with a smile on your face.

    Thegoodboi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who knows? The trash panda may hug back for trash!

    Deppression
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All right bye yall I am gonna go hug a tiger

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    #6

    FBI

    FBI

    As an introvert with social anxiety, just don't invite me anywhere. Invitations stress me out more than the feds. I wish I could insert that CSI Miami "YEEEEAAAH!" into this image somehow.

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    LizzieBoredom
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    CIA: Cheerfully Including Aardvarks.

    Thegoodboi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's always something important, and they follow it up with "We let you know in advance so you can give notice/have time/plan an itinerary/HAVE NO EXCUSES AND BREAK OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE MWAHAHAHA." It's exhausting trying to figure out a way to dodge that invite...

    MaximumKarmaSaint
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a joke in my friend group that The IRS is "Immortal Radioactive Seals" and FBA is "Federal Bureau of Assault".

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    #7

    When One Door Closes

    When One Door Closes

    Cats don't like closed doors. Or maybe they do because they use them as an opportunity to showcase their operatic skills.

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    #8

    Aren't We All

    Aren't We All

    Do ghosts work?

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    Thegoodboi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I assume anyone with an all black cat knows what this is like. Can anyone confirm?

    #9

    Beach Body

    Beach Body

    I hate the messaging we get in the warmer months. Honestly, the ideal beach body would be water repellent, sand resistant, and have a hard shell.

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    Magpie
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And would not get sunburn ( aka pre skin cancer)

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    #10

    Seagull Affirmations

    Seagull Affirmations

    Seagulls are terrifying.

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    Jay Metzner
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine! Mine! Mine! Seeing this reminds me of that scene in Finding Nemo with the seagulls.

    That One Cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I solemnly swear to eliminate every seagull I find. I shall bring me fellow cat gang with me

    #11

    What If?

    What If?

    Can you imagine?! Every day is an opportunity to be your own best friend.

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    #12

    Get On That, Brotein Shake

    Get On That, Brotein Shake

    I love the idea of a chad ghost reminding us to take care of ourselves before the afterlife.

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    unseeable mouse
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one made me laugh. (Is that wrong??)

    #13

    Names

    Names

    When I started therapy I learned that I had no idea what I was feeling, so I had to learn the names of my emotions.

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    Allison O'Brien
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHY DiD THEY HAVE A BOB WHY WHY WHY WHY

    PolymathNecromancer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wtf, ohshit, aaaaaa, rrrrrrr, and sometimes mmmmmm, oooooo, and zzzzzzzz

    Bibliofile
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've spent a lot of time with a few of my MS students over the years trying to help them understand what they're really feeling and what caused that emotion. Otherwise, they experienced everything as rage, instant and detrimental to their relationships with others. Learning to name and communicate their real emotions was huge, but didn't help when some teachers were incapable of giving a f---.

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    #14

    Grounding Technique

    Grounding Technique

    This is literally a grounding technique that I've used. It works.

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    #15

    Yes! Your Body *does* Glow In The Dark! (Very Faintly)

    Yes! Your Body *does* Glow In The Dark! (Very Faintly)

    Body image is a tricky thing, especially with the pervasiveness of diet culture. Sometimes the best way to love and accept our bodies is to focus on the cool facts about it!

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    Magpie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our bodies are trying to keep us alive, through the winter famine. And we are so mean to them.

    #16

    Totally Okay

    Totally Okay

    Feelings about feelings aren't helpful. It's okay to not be over something. There are no "should"s. If you're still mad about something that happened a long time ago, that's totally okay!

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    Danish Susanne
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course it is allright. If anyone tells you otherwise they are trying to decide your feelings. Don't let them get away with it. BUT try to think of good things more than things that made you angry.

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    #17

    You Are

    You Are

    Beavers are funny. One stick at a time, they just make their mess of a home, and I love it. Also, we all need to be told that we're doing just fine.

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    Robecca
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that they are so obsessed with dams they will build them in captivity.

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    #18

    Clapback Circa 1998

    Clapback Circa 1998

    I love outdated witticism. Nobody uses maps anymore.

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    #19

    Company Loves Misery

    Company Loves Misery

    Something that's very important to me is letting other people who are struggling know that they're not alone. It's okay to not be okay.

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    #20

    I Hope Keanu Reeves Is Having A Good Day

    I Hope Keanu Reeves Is Having A Good Day

    I have said this out loud almost once a month since I was 14.

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    #21

    Giving Face

    Giving Face

    If you're frequently asked "What's wrong?" or "Are you mad at me?" you might suffer from the same visage that I do.

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    unseeable mouse
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes I do ppl are always asking "why are you so sad all the time???" "You look like your about to cry." but it's just my resting face. :/ Like wouldn't it be creepy if I was smiling all the time??

    That One Cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whenever someone says that to me I make up a story that’s really depressing. Like once I was wearing a necklace I made and someone was like “ew” and I told them my 7 year old (nonexistent) sister was in the hospital with cancer and she just had enough strength to make me this. the look on their face was priceless

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    #22

    Garbage Can

    Garbage Can

    Use the block feature when it's necessary. Also, don't check on your ex.

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    #23

    I'm A Mushroom!

    I'm A Mushroom!

    My friend Felipé said this one day and I identified. Also, mushrooms are rad.

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    #24

    Fluffy And Alarming

    Fluffy And Alarming

    Small dog syndrome as a cartoon.

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    #25

    Highly Uncool

    Highly Uncool

    A lil' reminder that being nice is swaggy af.

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    Allison O'Brien
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BEiNG MEAN DOESN'T MAKE YOU COOL--------BEiNG NiCE DOES

    Bibliofile
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want a poster of this for my classroom.

    PolymathNecromancer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just curious...... anybody else notice that OP is sure to include the asssholes whenever they can? I find this endlessly amusing

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    #26

    The Last Of Us

    The Last Of Us

    I didn't see The Last of Us, but this is what I gathered it was about? That gentleman is very handsome.

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    Helen Rohrlach
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is pretty much right except everyone was trying to kill them not just the fungi. Oh and also sassy teenager.

    #27

    *smacks Head* Lots Of Extra Features On This Bad Boy!

    *smacks Head* Lots Of Extra Features On This Bad Boy!

    My brain comes with some exclusive features.

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    #28

    Flounder

    Flounder

    It's not a fluke, other people's opinions are none of my business.

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    #29

    My Dad Still Does This Every Day

    My Dad Still Does This Every Day

    I remember wondering why my dad, who has always been my hero, would do the exact opposite of what the box says to do. And then I realized it's because it feels so good. Sometimes rules are meant to be broken. Sometimes.

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    censorshipsucks
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They just put the "do not insert in ear canal" thing as a legal disclaimer so when you burst your eardrum they can say they did warn you. But actually that is the only and entire purpose of a q-tip, viz to stick into your ear to clean out earwax. It has no other purpose.

    Tyler
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    genuine question, how to clean ear wax safely?

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    #30

    A Mess

    A Mess

    Really, a group of iguanas is called a mess or a slaughter.

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    Magpie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm going to call them a laughter. - because I can.

    Robecca
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They seem pretty rock n roll.

    Nissim Reiter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like how a group of crows is called a murder.

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    #31

    Not Much Fun To Be Around

    Not Much Fun To Be Around

    My anxiety just picks random stuff that it decides to fixate on. If I could leave a negative review, I would.

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    Danish Susanne
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But isn't this exactly the negative review you mean?

    PolymathNecromancer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I try to figuratively step back and watch it like a movie ..... when that doesn't work I curse at it..... I love profanity, it works wonders

    Magpie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the idea of being able to leave a negative review on anxiety.

    #32

    Mindfulness

    Mindfulness

    Well-meaning people suggest meditation, yoga, or going outside to help with my mental illness. When they ask me if I've tried mindfulness, this is what I imagine. All of those things are great! But they're not really the answer.

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dam right. I've tried things you've never even heard of. Now go and stick a feather up your knicker leg

    #33

    Others-Harm

    Others-Harm

    I saw this meme and immediately thought of my tortoiseshell cat, Maggie, who is all about inflicting damage. Hate is her form of self-care.

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    Robecca
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hate as a form of self care made me laugh

    Allison O'Brien
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HAHAHA HATE AS A FORM OF SELF-CARE iS SO FUNNY i LOVE THAT

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    #34

    More Resilient Than A Sea Cucumber

    More Resilient Than A Sea Cucumber

    Sea cucumbers deal with stress by evisceration, so I'm grateful that I just cry in a single-stall bathroom.

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    PolymathNecromancer
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a great strategy, but it only works once in humans :-/

    #35

    Yee-Haw!

    Yee-Haw!

    Having a mental illness is a lot like watching bull-riding.

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    PolymathNecromancer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I despise the societal dynamics associated with the term "mental illness" ..... I think of myself as Navigating Behavioral Health Conditions/Dynamics/Situations/Goodies (last one: /s)

    Magpie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just hold on! and call for help.

    #36

    Whoa!

    Whoa!

    Sometimes things feel impossible, but then you google images of flying fish and you remember that you can do anything.

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    #37

    Munch, Munch

    Munch, Munch

    We all have self-imposed cages of some sort. Hope your teeth are sharp.

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    #38

    Posture!

    Posture!

    My partner sits like a shrimp when at the computer, so I drew this as a reminder for all of us to sit up straight!

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    #39

    It's Just An Incoming Call, Not An Explosion

    It's Just An Incoming Call, Not An Explosion

    Every time my phone makes a sound, I get a big 'whoosh' of adrenaline, and I hate it. Not everything is a situation, brain.

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    Trish Ferguson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too until I remember I don't have tk answer anyone and my phone is for my convenience

    Robecca
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SAME! I can't figure out why i hate calls so much but i really do

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