We all remember the Etch-A-Sketch as a fun toy from childhood. But did you know it was good for more than just nostalgia? In fact, there's a whole section of Reddit dedicated to showcasing just how versatile an Etch-A-Sketch can really be. The artists that use it can turn a silly toy into a genuine medium for making art. You'll be astounded when you see what these people can do!
The artists in this list can do everything from character illustrations to re-creating old masterpieces. The amount of detail going into each piece is truly amazing. As it turns out, all you need to sketch a portrait is two dials and a ton of concentration. Keep reading, and check out 30 of the craziest things you'll ever see on an Etch-A-Sketch!
You can re-create any painting on an Etch-A-Sketch!
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Take a look at this artwork!
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Sometimes a good meme is all you need.
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How about this throwback to ‘The Land Before Time’?
As a fellow Etch A Sketch artist, did I miss out on the karma train already? -MisterPappasWhat a crazy detailed sketch!
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Jump!
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One type of classic meets another:
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It’s like we’re in the Red Square!
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This is pretty neat for a quick sketch.
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Here’s a lovingly-rendered Disney character:
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And here’s our favorite teenaged hero from "The Incredibles."
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Gotta catch ‘em all.
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Here’s another work from the Haunted Mansion:
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What a cool, pocket-sized drawing!
How to kill 2 hours on a flight with an Etch-A-Sketch. I call this "Airplane Mode." -pikajaneYet another rendition of a da Vinci:
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Another famous landscape:
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This sketch is surreal!
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Pokemon characters seem to be a popular Etch-A-Sketch subject!
It's Charizard! On an Etch A Sketch! I etched this for my best friend a few years ago. Based on the original Pokemon TCG illustration. -pikajaneAnd they’re also a good way to immortalize memes.
Did I etch this in time? -pikajaneRemember Boo, from "Monster’s Inc?"
Here she is, in all her Etch-A-Sketch cuteness!Bob Ross doesn’t just teach painting, apparently.
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Etch-A-Sketches make for an interesting sketchbook.
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This sketch is a whale of a time!

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Van Gogh lives on in museums…and Etch-A-Sketches.
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Why not tackle some infamous historical figures?
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You either really love or (really) hate this "Star Wars" character:
But at least we can all agree that this drawing of Jar Jar Binks is very well done!Are you a fan of Stranger Things?
Then you might be a fan of this Etch-A-Sketch demogorgon!This drawing is here just in time for Halloween!
"Costumed Child Disappointed that 'Spooky Murder House' gives out Toothbrushes." -lotterywishIt’s Luigi!
If you have a green Etch-A-Sketch, you must draw Luigi. Obviously!You can even re-create comic strips with an Etch-A-Sketch!
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