Drawing tops are spinning-tops that use a pen as the spindle enabling the production of wonderfully unpredictable random sketches.
The idea is the work of Thomas Forsyth and represents:
“many of the core ideas behind my current work. It is recognisable, un-intimidating, and invites people to interact with objects that can lead to unpredictable results, or an emergent property.
Simply through indulging in the enjoyable process of spinning the top a bi-product is created. Where the pen marks the surface, a beautiful map of the experience and events that have occurred is produced.”
If you would like to have a try then Forsyth’s Drawing Tops are available to buy at Folksy, Etsy and Art-s-talker.