How it works
A child drawing analysis written for parents, not experts — in English, French or Spanish.
1. Snap a drawing
Take a photo of your child's drawing or pick one from your gallery.
2. Add name and age
Every analysis is adapted to your child's age, from toddler scribbles to detailed scenes.
3. Discover and share
Read the insights, save them as a PDF and follow your child's creative journey over time.
What each analysis includes
Positive by design: DrawingWise focuses on what your child is doing well.
Drawing stage
Which stage of artistic development the drawing reflects and what it means at your child's age.
Three strengths
Concrete things your child is doing well — storytelling, use of space, detail, imagination.
Mood and colours
The emotional energy of the drawing and what the colour choices may express.
Three activities
Simple creative projects with everyday materials, chosen for your child's current stage.
A message to read aloud
A few warm words that make your child feel like a real artist.
A fun fact
A link between the drawing and child development or art history.
Drawing milestones by age, at a glance
Children's drawing develops in broadly predictable stages. Ages are approximate — every child moves at their own pace.
| Age | Stage | What you'll typically see |
|---|---|---|
| 1½–4 | Scribbling | Random marks, then controlled lines and loops; by about 3, circles and named scribbles. |
| 4–7 | Pre-schematic | First people ("tadpole" figures), floating objects, colours chosen for fun rather than realism. |
| 7–9 | Schematic | A ground line and sky line, repeated symbols for people and houses, "X-ray" pictures. |
| 9–12 | Dawning realism | More detail, overlapping objects, early perspective — and a more self-critical eye. |
Frequently asked questions
What can a child's drawing tell you?
Drawings show how a child's thinking, fine motor skills and imagination are developing: how they organise space, the details they notice, the stories they tell and the feelings they express. Because children's drawing follows broadly predictable stages, a drawing can tell you where your child is on that journey.
Is DrawingWise a psychological test?
No. DrawingWise gives creative, strengths-based insights for curiosity and conversation. It is not a medical, psychological or diagnostic assessment. If you have concerns about your child's development, speak with your paediatrician or a child specialist.
What ages is DrawingWise for?
DrawingWise works for drawings by children aged 1 to 16. Each analysis is adapted to the age you enter.
Do you keep photos of my child's drawings?
No. The photo, your child's first name and age are used only to create the analysis and are not stored on our servers. There are no accounts and no ads. See our privacy policy.
How much does DrawingWise cost?
Every new user gets 3 free analyses. After that you can buy a credit pack in the app. There is no subscription.
Which languages are supported?
The app and the analyses are available in English, French and Spanish.