Fast and Free: Loosen Your Lines with a Timed Drawing Challenge

Normally, a time crunch feels stressful. But in this lesson (44 mins), it becomes a source of freedom.

Using nothing but pencil, eraser, and paper, artist Mike Creighton draws the same portrait three times under increasing time constraints: 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and finally 15 minutes.

As he races the clock, Mike demonstrates how time limits can help you quiet your inner critic, sharpen your focus, and lean into bold, instinctive choices.

This isn’t about getting it perfect—it’s about getting it down. Whether you use timed drawings as a warm-up or a main practice, you’ll walk away energized and surprised how being short on time can take your creative confidence a long way.

Ready to "Ready, set, draw!" with Mike? Let's get started!