Draw a Genital

Case Video

The Vision

More Than Just a Dirty Drawing

Everyone knows how to draw a willy, but what about the pussies? I wondered if the complexity of the fanny drawing set us back in our evolution or if it was simply the patriarchy. I cannot give the answers, but I could provide the space to draw them both.

This project proved that meaningful engagement does not always require high-tech tools. Sometimes it just requires an audacious idea that invites people to be humanly vulgar together.

The Concept

Research and Hilarity

I wanted to strip everything back to basics. No complex tech, just a card and a pen. I framed the project as "Research" because drawing genitals is funny and I wanted to see how people would interpret the task.

The Disclaimer: My parents did not give me permission for this, so if you could just not tell them, that would be great.

The Process

Print, Draw, Scan

I kept the barrier to entry low to ensure I got a diverse range of "art".

Print: Participants downloaded the template to print out, preferably on A4.

Draw: They performed the two exercises on the paper using their preferred utensil. It did not have to be perfect. I just appreciated the effort.

Scan: Once finished, people scanned their masterpieces and sent them over to a dedicated email address.

The Continuous Cycle

Creativity on Loop

The project became a self-perpetuating creative machine. As submissions came in, I shared highlights that inspired others to participate, creating an ever-growing archive of creativity. The Loop: Each new submission added to the collective art experiment, celebrating the universal human impulse to draw something silly, vulgar, and profoundly honest. This wasn't just about collecting drawings—it was about building a community around shared humor and creative courage.

The Physical Cards

The Execution

The Archive of Schlongs

The project moved from physical cards to a large digital collection.

Encouragement: I told people who felt untalented that they were valued and could surely draw me a sausage with Mickey ears and a peach. To quote a famous sports brand: Impossible is Nothing. Fuck you, Nike.

Digitization: I cataloged every submission into a master spreadsheet to keep track of the results.

Curation: As submissions rolled in, I celebrated the diversity of interpretations. Some were anatomically precise, others were hilariously abstract. Each one told a story about the artist's relationship with humor, vulnerability, and creativity.

The Evolution

From Cards to Digital Spotlights

As the archive grew, I realized I had accidentally created a living museum of human creativity at its most vulnerable and hilarious. I began curating "spotlight" collections to celebrate particularly memorable submissions.

Social Sharing: I occasionally posted favorites on social media, always with permission, turning individual acts of creative bravery into shared moments of joy.

Community Building: People began comparing their submissions, sharing techniques, and bonding over the shared absurdity of the project. What started as a solo art project became a community ritual.

The Impact

Connecting Through the Weird

This project proved that meaningful engagement does not always require high-tech tools. Sometimes it just requires an audacious idea that invites people to be humanly vulgar together. It remains one of my most recognizable personal projects and it showcases my ability to shape a creative vision from a blank card to a final product.

The Legacy: Years later, people still send me their drawings. The project continues to live as a testament to the power of permission—permission to be silly, to be vulnerable, and to create something that makes you laugh even if it makes you blush.

The Team

This was a solo effort to explore the humor and sentiment of a shared human habit.

Core Team

• Tom Vanleenhove (Tom Spoon) — Concept, Art Direction & Lead Researcher
• The Public — Hundreds of anonymous contributors who dared to pick up a pen