

The expression on a doodled face is often a good indication of the mood or character of the person who has drawn it. Those who are practical, down-to-earth ones uses a lot of straight lines and curves.ĭetermined individuals tend to draw more corners, zigzags and triangles while the more hesitant types will use light strokes.Ī large doodle also suggests that a person is outgoing and confident while a small sketch suggests that a person is more observant and would rather be in the sidelines than participate in a major way.Ĭheck out below the other meanings behind your doodles and sketches: People who tend to be emotional often draw rounded shapes and curved lines, indicating their need for harmony and affection. ‘Because of this, we’re usually only half-conscious of what we’re drawing - which means our inner preoccupations surface on paper.’

‘We tend to doodle when we are bored or stressed,’ says Ruth Rostron, professional handwriting analyst and vice-chair of the British Institute of Graphologists. What you tend to draw frequently reveals volumes about your mood and personality. Ever catch yourself doodling the same thing over and over again? There’s actually some meaning behind your absent-minded sketches.
