Looking for easy drawing ideas — things to draw when you’re bored or need inspiration? Look no further than this big list of stuff to sketch!
As background, my name is Ms. Marshall, and I’m an artist and teacher who loves to share creative drawings with the world. I hand-draw each and every illustration on this site, with love.
How to Use This List
Before diving into this list of stuff to draw, let’s discuss how to best use it. The short answer is… any way at all that you want! As long as you’re not violating the copyright of this site (which I know you’re too lovely of a person to even consider), go wild with these drawing prompts.
For example, if you want to take one of these cute drawings as inspiration, but totally alter its angles — and even remove the face so it’s not anthropomorphized, go right ahead! Creativity is all about personal choices and unique self-expression. On to the list…
Things to Draw
Get a big list of ideas for stuff to draw for all ages! Click each picture below for more simple, adorable art tutorials on that topic, and things to draw when bored.
Easy Animal Drawings
Learn to simply sketch a whole range of animals, from a (not-so-scary) bat, to an octopus, spider, sea urchin, and more.
Cute Food Drawings
From adorable mushrooms to cheerful candy, here are lots of tutorials for how to make cute food drawings.
Hat Drawings
Want to create an assortment of hats, from a party hat to a jaunty top hat? Click through here...
Nature Drawings
Want to sketch a tall and leafy tree, clouds, or a snowy scene? These art tutorials for easy nature drawings will work perfectly.
Cute Drawing Ideas
What makes art cute? Explore a number of ways to achieve the effect -- illustrated by fluffy sheep, friendly bread rolls, and more.
Holiday Drawing Ideas
Every month has at least one holiday or seasonal event that's perfect for drawing ideas. Get lessons on how to sketch everything from Valentine's Day cards to Halloween and Christmas decorations.
Life Ideas, Illustrated
Art can help provide lessons about life! See these 17 examples to get ideas of your own to illustrate about how to make our everyday living better.
21 Art Prompts
Sometimes finding stuff to draw isn't so much about the tutorial, as the creative push. These 21 art prompts give unique inspiration for what to do when you put your pen to the paper (or digital art tablet).
Creative Drawings
This article helps lead you on a relaxing meditation to see where your ink strokes will take you, plus offers other drawing ideas such as meditation colors.
Symbol Art
Everyday symbols can provide delightful creative art inspiration! For example, check out the many ways to create the Scorpio symbol, and learn the origins of the Pi symbol. What can you create with each?
Cute Coloring Pages
Finally, if you want something super relaxing, just print out these free downloadable coloring sheets and ink your way to bliss! You can also use these black and white sketches as further inspiration for what to draw.
Which of these Things to Draw When Bored Will You Try?
So what do you think… will you endeavor a version of the mushroom drawing from the cute food drawings list? Or perhaps combine the top hat from the hats category with the snail from the animal cartoons?
Go for it! One of the benefits of drawing is that it gives us an expanded vision in what is possible inside and outside of us, and builds confidence in our personal choices.
A Note on Bordeom
Now, as a teacher and parent, as well as a student of the mind, I need to insert a quick note here, if you found this article by searching, “Things to draw when bored,” allow me to put in a good word about getting a good dose of boredom sometimes. In study after study, it turns out that it can actually help creativity — and mental wellbeing in general!
So even as you enjoy these prompts, do also allow yourself to feel and appreciate it. You may find a deliciously meditative calm in simple artistic activities like doing experiments from this color mixing chart.
Stuff to Draw, in Sum
I hope this list of art prompts and things to draw when bored is helpful to all ages — kids, teens, adults, and everyone in between. What should I illustrate and explain next? Do share!
The author and artist, Lillie Marshall, is a National Board Certified Teacher of English who has been a public school educator since 2003, and an experienced Reiki practitioner since 2018. All art on this site is original and hand-drawn by Lillie. She launched DrawingsOf.com Educational Cartoons in 2020, building upon the success of her other sites, AroundTheWorldL.com (established 2009), TeachingTraveling.com (founded 2010), and ReikiColors.com. Subscribe to Lillie’s monthly newsletter, and follow @WorldLillie on social media to stay connected!