We've all been there, haven't we? Staring at that terrifying blank sheet of paper, wondering what to draw next. All creative juices evaporated, our poor artsy souls left in an artistic desert. In those moments, even our trusty drawing tools seem to mock us, daring us to find something, anything, to draw. Unfortunately, we're no strangers to the quest for drawing ideas when the muse has taken an unexpected vacation. It's during these times that we realize the true value of prompts — those little sparks that ignite our imagination, allowing us to create cool drawings that make our friends request custom artwork. Well, that is until they realize there's a price tag attached.
But it's not just artists who suffer from creative block. In fact, anyone can experience it. Writers, musicians, even inventors! Some of the most brilliant minds in history have been plagued by this frustrating phenomenon. Even while writing content for Bored Panda, we sometimes find ourselves desperately hoping for the blank document to spring to life and shower us with a torrent of creative genius. Spoiler alert: it doesn't work like that.
But you know what we have that our inventive ancestors didn't? That magic and endless source of inspiration called the internet! If you know where to look, it's an incredible tool for collecting sketch ideas here and there. You may look on Pinterest or Instagram, but we couldn't resist sharing some of our community's favorite drawing prompts with you!
Below, we have collected a diverse assortment of things to draw, each designed to stretch your creative boundaries and elevate your artistic prowess. These prompts have been carefully curated to help you get started with your next drawing and are designed to be fun and interesting. From landscapes to still lifes and portraits, here is your new source of easy drawing ideas for all your sketching needs!
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A Spooky Ghost Drawing
I think, if I saw that in the woods at night alone, I would just simply die
Drawing Of The Exterior Of Your Favorite Building
Imagine A City In Outer Space
Drawing Of A Cute Baby Animal
Design And Draw The Interior Of Your Dream Home
Make Up Your Own Flower
Drawing Of What You See From Your Car's Rearview Mirror
Drawing Of The Colorful Fall Leaves
Draw Your Own Castle
Design The Exterior Of Your Dream House
Combine Two Subjects That Don't Go Together Into One Scene
Mashup Of Two Characters In Pop Culture
Render Your Favorite Memory And Draw It
Study And Sketch People In Cafes, Parks, And On Public Transportation
Design Your Personal Logo
Drawing Of A Family Photograph That You Cherish
Drawing Of Trees Outside Your Window
Aerial View Of Your Favorite Place
A Cornucopia Of Different Fall Foods
What's At The End Of The Rainbow?
Drawing Of Your Hands (Or Someone Else's Hands)
Drawing Of A Furry Friend
Drawing Of A Pumpkins With Scary Faces
Imagine Life Underwater
Draw Creatures You'll Meet In Space
Fill The Page With Robots
Draw Your Favorite Video Game Character
Pick A Subject And Illustrate It A Different Way For 7 Days
Drawing Of A Cup Of Coffee And Pastry
Recreate Scientific Renderings Of Bugs Or Birds
Draw Something That You're Thankful For
Draw Your World In Legos
Many Mandalas In Different Shapes And Patterns
A Drawing Of A Drawing Process
Draw Something False
Draw Faces With Different Emotions
Self-Portrait Drawing
Drawing Of A Fresh Bouquet Of Flowers
Drawing Of A Zombie
Your Favorite Thanksgiving Dinner Dish
Drawing Of The Biggest Snowman That You Can Imagine
Santa's Sleigh With Christmas Lights
Imagine An Album Cover For A Fictitious Band (Or Real Band)
Draw A New Album Cover For An Existing Musician
Draw A Mad Tea Party
Illustrate A Vivid Dream You Or Someone Else Has Had
Invent Your Own Insects
Draw Something Truthful
Illustrate The Phrase “Your Head In The Clouds”
Document Your Week As It Progresses As A Comic Strip
Drawing Of Your Living Room
Drawing Of A Houseplant
Drawing Of Your Feet (Or Someone Else's Feet)
Play With Perspective By Looking Straight Up At A Skyscraper Or At A Bridge
Make A Copy Of Your Favorite Painting Or Statue
Frog On A Lily Pad Drawing
A Ballerina On Their Toes Drawing
Draw Your To-Do List
Sketch The Same Subject In At Least Five Different Ways
Drawing Of An Old Graveyard
A Portrait Of A Turkey
Sketching Of A Christmas Tree
Drawing Of Your Family As Gingerbread People
Your Christmas Stocking (Filled With Goodies)
Drawing Of A Yard Filled With Candy Canes
Imagine The Ship That Will Take You To The Space
Draw Superheroes In Real Life
Draw Everything In The World Is Topsy-Turvey
Animal Dressed Like A Human
Draw A Close Up Of The Eye
Design Your Own Typeface
Draw Mountains
Draw A Fountain
Drawing Of Kitchen Utensils
Drawing Of A Famous Person You Admire
Drawing Of A Necklace, Ring, Or Another Piece Of Jewelry - Try Combining Them In A Still Life
Drawing Of A Fresh Fruit
Find A Receipt And Draw One Item That Is On It
Drawing Of A Bat Flying In The Sky
Drawing Of A Witch
Drawing Of A Glamorous Vampire
Santa's Reindeer Playing In The Snow
A Snow Globe Containing A Beautiful Winter Scene
Combine Multiple Animals Into One Creature
Give An Object A Face And Draw It
Draw A Pile Of Unfolded Laundry
Draw The Inside Of Your Closet
Drawing Of The Inner Workings Of A Mechanical Object
Picture A Home In Outer Space
A Neighborhood Of Treehouses
Imagine A Wolf Made Of Branches
Draw A New Fish Tank For A Fish
Fill The Page With Things That Float
Drawing Of A Hot Air Balloon
A Massive Spider Web Drawing
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