50 CREATIVE DRAWING IDEAS FOR WHEN YOU’RE OUT OF INSPIRATION

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