Every Drawing Has Potential
While figmee can transform virtually any drawing into a 3D figurine, certain characteristics can make the result even more impressive. Here's how to choose the perfect piece from your child's collection of artwork.
Characters Work Best
Drawings featuring characters tend to produce the most striking figurines.
Great choices include:
- Original characters your child has invented
- Portraits of family members or friends
- Animals and pets
- Imaginary creatures like robots, monsters, or fairies
A single character drawn prominently tends to produce the most cohesive figurine. Multiple characters can work too, especially when one is clearly the main subject.
Look for Clear Outlines
The AI works best when it can clearly identify the character's shape. Drawings with defined outlines tend to yield excellent results.
- Bold lines from markers or crayons are ideal
- Clear color boundaries between the character and background help
- Recognizable features like head, body, and limbs make a difference
Don't worry if the lines aren't perfect. figmee's AI is surprisingly good at interpreting soft watercolors and light pencil sketches too.
Color Makes a Difference
Colored drawings produce figurines with richer detail and more visual appeal.
- Fully colored artwork creates figurines with vibrant textures
- Multiple colors lead to more dynamic, eye-catching results
- Line drawings still produce charming figurines, but color adds an extra dimension
Composition Tips
How the drawing is arranged on the page also matters.
Ideal compositions:
- Character centered and drawn large on the page
- Simple or minimal background
- Full body visible (though face-only works too)
Compositions to watch out for:
- Character drawn very small in one corner
- Background that overwhelms the main subject
- Multiple separate drawings on a single sheet
Make It a Family Moment
Choosing which drawing to transform is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child. Ask them which piece is their favorite, what the character's name is, or what story inspired it.
When children choose their own artwork for the figurine, their sense of pride and ownership grows even stronger.
The Bottom Line
There's no wrong choice, but character-focused, colorful drawings with clear outlines tend to produce the most impressive figmee figurines. Start with your child's favorite piece and see the magic happen.