Drawing is a wonderful way to express your creativity and practice art principles like composition, perspective, value, and color theory.

As you try these fun ideas, focus on foundational drawing skills to help you improve.

Things to Draw:

Nature Inspiration

Capture the beauty of the natural world. Pay attention to shapes, textures, light, and detail as you render delicate flowers, weathered bark, soft feathers, and more from nature's palette.

1. Trees

2. Leaves

3. Flowers

4. Succulents

5. Butterflies

6. Ladybugs

7. Bees

8. Feathers

9. Seashells

10. Pinecones

11. Acorns

12. Moss

13. Mushrooms

14. Dandelions

15. Bird Nests

16. Spiderwebs

17. Lightning

18. Rainbows

19. Waves

20. Clouds

21. Sunsets

22. Planets

23. Stars

24. Galaxies

26. Sand Dunes

27. Desert Landscapes

28. Canyons

29. Waterfalls

30. Ponds

Drawing from nature is one of the best ways to get a feel for the full picture. The endless sources of inspiration that exist in our world can provide a great platform to learn, sketch, grow, and express!

Fun Characters

Practice proportion, expression, and character as you draw these fun subjects. Tell a story through body language, clothing, and background details.

31. Your Pet

32. Family Portraits

33. Cartoon Characters

34. Superheroes

35. Mythical Creatures

36. Aliens

37. Robots

38. Monsters

39. Fairies

40. Elves

41. Gnomes

42. Minions

43. Emojis

44. Self Portraits

45. Anime Characters

46. Game Characters

For the Home

Make ordinary household objects into interesting still life studies. Pay attention to perspective, lighting, and composition as you draw the spaces and furnishings of home.

47. Houseplants

48. Succulents

49. Furniture

50. Rugs

51. Windows

52. Doors

53. Wall Decor

54. Flowers

55. Fruit Bowls

56. Teapots

57. Coffee Mugs

58. Utensils

59. Plates

60. Paintings

Transport Yourself

Drawing vehicles and modes of transportation is great practice for technical perspective and proportion skills. Focus on accuracy as you render complex shapes and structures.

61. Cars

62. Trucks

63. Planes

64. Trains

65. Boats

66. Bicycles

67. Scooters

68. Skateboards

69. Hot Air Balloons

70. Spaceships

71. Submarines

72. Helicopters

73. Motorcycles

Fashion Fun

Fashion illustration lets you play with color, texture, and style. Practice figure drawing and experiment with new design ideas.

74. Hats

75. Shoes

76. Dresses

77. Suits

78. Costume Designs

79. Handbags

80. Sunglasses

81. Jewelry

82. Scarves

83. Sketches for Clothing Patterns

84. Runway Fashion

Abstract Art

Unleash your creativity with abstract art. Experiment with shapes, lines, patterns, textures, and colors in new ways.

85. Shapes

86. Lines

87. Patterns

88. Swirls

89. Textures

90. Geometric Art

91. Gradients

Drawing Exercises

Certain drawing exercises can have a more direct effect on developing your skill and refining your process!

Try these exercises for 15-25 minutes a day and be amazed by how much better you get in just a week or two.

92. Gesture Drawings

93. Thumbnail Sketches

94. Vignettes

95. Cast drawing

96. Perspective Grids

97. Master Copy

98. Self Portrait From Mirror

99. Illustrate one of your dreams

The simple act of drawing can be so relaxing and rewarding. Enjoy the creative process as you try new subjects and continue developing your skills. Art is a lifelong journey, so have fun exploring where your pencil or stylus can take you!

P.S. if you’re looking for a way to amaze yourself, evolve your artistic abilities, and reach new heights of expression and joy, why not try The Beginner Drawing Course?

If you’re more interested in just trying a few intro lessons to get your feet wet and your stylus moving, you can give those a shot here.

Regardless, This list is one I constantly return to for inspiration and ideas when I’m stuck, and need to get moving— even if only to doodle. Sometimes you just have to get the gears turning again for your drawing machine to really rev up.

Don’t be afraid to fail, experiment, and tackle new subjects in new ways. You may develop a whole new style, or just add a few more items to your visual library.

Until next time— happy drawing!

-Tay