We’ve all been there, right? Staring at that empty sheet of paper, unsure of what to draw next. It’s like all our creativity has dried up, leaving us stuck in an artistic rut. Even our favorite pencils or pens seem to laugh at us, daring us to come up with an idea. We know the struggle of trying to find drawing inspiration when creativity seems to have taken a break. That’s when drawing prompts become a lifesaver—they help spark our imagination and get us creating cool artwork that our friends love, until they realize there’s a cost for custom pieces.
But it’s not just artists who face creative block. It can happen to anyone—writers, musicians, and even inventors! Some of the most brilliant minds in history have struggled with this frustrating feeling. Even while working on Bored Panda content, we sometimes hope the blank page will magically fill itself with amazing ideas. Spoiler: that never happens.
Luckily, we have something our ancestors didn’t—an endless source of inspiration: the internet! If you know where to look, it’s full of sketch ideas and creativity. Whether you’re browsing Pinterest or Instagram, inspiration is just a click away. But we couldn’t resist sharing some of our favorite drawing prompts with you!
Below, you’ll find a collection of fun and simple drawing ideas to get your creativity flowing again. These prompts are meant to challenge you, spark new ideas, and help you improve your art skills. From landscapes to still life and portraits, this list will give you plenty of easy drawing ideas to explore!
Illustrate The Phrase “Your Head In The Clouds”
Draw Something Truthful
Invent Your Own Insects
Illustrate A Vivid Dream You Or Someone Else Has Had
Draw A Mad Tea Party
Draw A New Album Cover For An Existing Musician
Imagine An Album Cover For A Fictitious Band (Or Real Band)
Santa’s Sleigh With Christmas Lights
Drawing Of The Biggest Snowman That You Can Imagine
Your Favorite Thanksgiving Dinner Dish
Drawing Of A Zombie
Drawing Of A Fresh Bouquet Of Flowers
Self-Portrait Drawing
Draw Faces With Different Emotions
Fill The Page With Robots
Draw Something False
A Drawing Of A Drawing Process
Many Mandalas In Different Shapes And Patterns
Draw Your World In Legos
Draw Something That You’re Thankful For
Recreate Scientific Renderings Of Bugs Or Birds
Drawing Of A Cup Of Coffee And Pastry
Pick A Subject And Illustrate It A Different Way For 7 Days
Draw Your Favorite Video Game Character
Draw Creatures You’ll Meet In Space
Imagine Life Underwater
Drawing Of A Pumpkins With Scary Faces
Aerial View Of Your Favorite Place
Drawing Of A Furry Friend
Drawing Of Your Hands (Or Someone Else’s Hands)
What’s At The End Of The Rainbow?
A Cornucopia Of Different Fall Foods
Drawing Of Trees Outside Your Window
Drawing Of A Family Photograph That You Cherish
Design Your Personal Logo
Study And Sketch People In Cafes, Parks, And On Public Transportation
Drawing Of The Colorful Fall Leaves
Render Your Favorite Memory And Draw It
Mashup Of Two Characters In Pop Culture
Combine Two Subjects That Don’t Go Together Into One Scene
Make Up Your Own Flower
Design The Exterior Of Your Dream House
Draw Your Own Castle
Drawing Of What You See From Your Car’s Rearview Mirror
Design And Draw The Interior Of Your Dream Home
Drawing Of A Cute Baby Animal
Imagine A City In Outer Space
Your Idea Of A Haunted House
Drawing Of The Exterior Of Your Favorite Building
A Spooky Ghost Drawing