There’s no need to fear a blank page thanks to Simply Draw, the app filled with approachable lessons that teach you to sketch everything from natural landscapes to charming characters. Pick up a pencil and paper, select a course and let the app’s individual lessons guide you to create drawings you’re truly proud of.

What we love: Simply Draw supports individual creativity, encouraging us to put our own spin on our sketches. For example, the app’s Expression Builder helps mix and match the exact expressions we’re after on a virtual canvas, giving us a reference to work from as we sketch with our own pencil and paper. For a more guided experience, it’s also easy to follow the instructor’s designs more closely as they walk through each step from studying reference images, right through to shading.

Quick tip: Once you’ve warmed up your drawing hand with a few general drawing lessons, check out the app’s Library tab to take your pick from any number of fun characters, animals and natural scenes to draw. Track your progress on the Journal tab, where you can photograph your work and add notes about your creative process.

Meet the creator: Simply is the developer behind a host of learning apps, which can teach you to do everything from play the guitar (Simply Guitar) to sing (you guessed it – Simply Sing). No matter the app, accessibility remains at the forefront with Simply’s interactive, guided approach.