99 Things to Draw for Practice, Fun, and Progress!
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
Robots are fun to draw!
The details, parts, and colors can create very interesting drawings.
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
