Getting Started with Y2K Doodling
So yesterday I grabbed my sketchbook thinking, “alright let’s tackle that Y2K boy trend everyone’s doing.” Saw tons of these pointy-haired, baggy-clothed characters popping up online, figured it shouldn’t be too hard. Dug out my half-dried markers and a chipped pencil – real pro setup, I know.
The 5 Step Messy Process
Step 1: Head First Always
Scribbled this lopsided circle near the top corner. Made it way bigger than normal ’cause Y2K heads are like balloons. Pressed too hard and ripped the paper a bit – classic.
Step 2: Triangle Hair Disaster
Started hacking jagged triangles around the forehead. Picture shards of broken glass sticking up. Orange marker bled through the paper when coloring, looked like a cheeto explosion. Didn’t panic, just called it “retro texture.”
Step 3: Dot Eyes & Squiggle Mouth
Poked two uneven dots with my dying gel pen. Left eye drifted higher than the right – gave him that perpetually surprised look. Drew a flattened “W” for the mouth so he’s smirking like he knows TikTok secrets.
Step 4: Stick Body Came Last
Dangled two spaghetti strings under the head for arms. For legs? Just wider noodles bending outwards. Proportion disaster – head’s 70% of this dude, exactly how those old anime posters looked.
Step 5: Clothing Chaos
Slashed a V-neck tee hanging off one shoulder. Tried drawing baggy jeans but ended up with parachute pants swallowing his legs. Smeared blue highlighter for “denim wash” effect. Finished with chunky sneakers like bricks on his feet.
Final Hot Mess Thoughts
Stared at my Frankenstein boy: head leaking orange marker, eyes asymmetrical, pants looking like deflated balloons. But dang if he didn’t scream early 2000’s energy! Took maybe 15 minutes tops. Tape ripped page into my practice journal as proof that even trash sketches can vibe. Might try neon markers next time – or just embrace the jank aesthetic.
