Discovering the Joy of Drawing Prompts: My Favorite Finds PT.1

Hey fellow artists! Today, I’m excited to share my journey of diving into the world of drawing prompts. Whether you're looking to spark your creativity or challenge yourself, drawing prompts can be a fantastic way to keep your artistic juices flowing. Here’s how I explored online and picked out some of my favorite prompts to create a long list to try.

The Exploration Adventure

It all started with a little online research. I hopped onto various platforms like Pinterest, Instagram, and art blogs, searching for inspiration. The sheer variety of prompts I stumbled upon was astounding! From daily challenges to themed series, there was something for every artist, regardless of style or skill level.

Finding My Favorites

As I sifted through countless prompts, certain themes and ideas caught my eye. Here are a few categories that stood out:

1. **Nature-Inspired Prompts**

- Draw a botanical illustration of your favorite plant.

- Sketch a scene from your local park.

- Create an animal character based on an animal native to your region.

2. **Fantasy and Imagination**

- Design a mythical creature combining features of two real animals.

- Illustrate a scene from a dream you recently had.

- Create a character based on a fairytale or folklore.

3. **Everyday Objects with a Twist**

- Transform a household item into a piece of whimsical machinery.

- Draw a mundane object as if it were from an alien planet.

- Sketch your favorite food in a surreal, imaginative setting.

4. **People and Portraits**

- Draw a self-portrait in a different art style each week.

- Create a portrait of a historical figure in a modern-day setting.

- Sketch people in different emotional states or expressions.

5. **Storytelling Prompts**

- Illustrate a scene from your favorite book.

- Create a comic strip about a day in the life of a character you invent.

- Draw a sequence of events showing a character’s transformation.

Exploring online for drawing prompts has been a fun and enriching experience. It’s incredible how a simple prompt can ignite your imagination and lead to unexpected creations. I hope this list inspires you as much as it has inspired me. Grab your sketchbook, pick a prompt, and let your creativity soar! Happy drawing!

Combining these themes and specific ideas, I curated a long list of prompts to try out. Here are a few to get you started:

1. Draw your dream house.

2. Illustrate a scene from your favorite childhood memory.

3. Create an artwork inspired by a song or piece of music.

4. Sketch your interpretation of “time travel.”

5. Design a new cover for a classic book.

6. Draw a character based on your favorite animal.

7. Illustrate a day in the life of an object in your room.

8. Create a fantasy landscape with hidden creatures.

9. Sketch a portrait of a friend or family member from memory.

10. Draw a futuristic cityscape.

And here's some more!!

The Long List

Nature:

• A Bunch Of Mushrooms,

• A Snail Eating,

• A Firefly,

• A Pine Cone,

• A Tree Stump,

• Some Goldfish,

• A Nest With Eggs,

• A Toadstool,

• A Bull With Large Horns,

• Underwater Fox,

• Underwater Fox Digital,

• Space Cactus,

• Pirate Mushroom,

• Aquarium Of Seasons,

• Jellyfish Flowers

Books and Educational:

• Book Of Biomes Desert

• Book Of Biomes Rainforest,

• Book Of Biomes Tundra,

• Book Of Biomes Savannah,

• Book Of Biomes Grassland,

• Book Of Biomes Marine,

• Book Of Biomes Freshwater

People and Creatures:

• A Man Holding A Bouquet Of Flowers,

• A Woman Holding A Bouquet Of Flowers,

• A Family Of Owls In A Tree,

• A Fantasy Creature Like A Dragon Or Unicorn,

• A Giraffe Badly Dressed Like A Lion

Landscapes and Scenes:

• A Seascape With A Lighthouse,

• An Underwater Scene With Coral And Fish,

• A Bird's Eye View Of A Park,

• A Magical Forest With Fairies,

• A Landscape With A Castle,

• Something Moving In The Wind,

• Something Outdoors In Three Different Kinds Of Weather

Art and Creativity:

• Your Best-Loved Art Supplies Ipad With Pencil And Mushroom 🍄 Coming Out 3d,

• Make A Simple Copy Of A Famous Piece Of Art

Food and Smells:

• Your Favorite Beverage,

• A Food Illustration Of Your Favorite Dish,

• Something With A Strong Smell,

• Your Favorite Food

Miscellaneous:

• Hipster Bread Loaf,

• Cowboy Penguins,

• Cowboy Penguin Digital,

• An Object As If It Were Alive,

• Something Fluffy,

• Something You Only Find In Space,

• An Interesting Window

Art and Creativity:

• A Colored Glass Bottle In The Light

• The Crossover Between A Rose And A Frog

• Self Portrait

• Hands (With Different Gestures)

• Gothic Tomato

• Peony Flower

• Cactus

• Sushi

• Fruit

• Morning Cup Of Coffee

• Slice Of Cake

• Balloons

• Honeycombs

• Moon Phases

• Iced Coffee

• Cupcakes

• Interesting Window

• What You Think Music Looks Like

• An Object As If It Were Alive

• City

• Galaxy

• Landmark(s)

• Everyday Objects

• Owls

• Feelings

• An Open Package Of Candy

• Jar Of Cookies

• Furniture

• Something Moving In The Wind

• Something That's Less Than 5 Days Old

• Something That's More Than 100 Years Old

Animal and Nature Scenes:

• An Octopus Riding A Bicycle

• Three Drinks In The Wrong Glasses

• Vegetable Doing An Office Job

• Wedding Hedgehog

• Elephant Living Under Water

• Llama Surfing

• Shark Eating A Cupcake

• Walrus In A Beach Chair

• Squirrel Roasting A Marshmallow

• Flamingo Doing Ballet

• Five Different Animals From Behind Corgi, Gp, Hippo, Bunny

Scenery and Places:

• Staircase

• The Silhouettes Of The Houses In Your Street

• Something Outdoors In Three Different Kinds Of Weather

Miscellaneous:

• Cute Pet As If It Were A Dangerous Animal

• Iced Coffee

• A Fairy Tale Character

Flying Objects:

• Five Different Things That Can Fly

• An Animal Running

Island and Nature:

• Something You'd See On A Deserted Island

• A Wilted Plant

• Something Fluffy

• Something Soft

• Something Huge

• Something Tiny

• Something Yellow

Art and Replication:

• Make A Simple Copy Of A Famous Piece Of Art

• The Crossover Between A Rose And A Frog

Historical and Primitive:

• A Tool Used By Cavemen

• Three Kinds Of Beard/Mustache

• An Item Of Clothing That's Not Worn Anymore In Our Time

Smell and Senses:

• Something With A Strong Smell

• Something Calming

• Something Scary

Space and Celestial:

• Something You Only Find In Space

• Something Found In Space

• Sunrise

Personal and Favorites:

• Your Favorite Piece Of Clothing

• Your Favorite Food

• Something You Once Lost

Ownership and Value:

• Something Worth More Than £10,000 But Smaller Than A Car

Humorous and Silly:

• A Giraffe Badly Dressed Like A Lion

• A Silly Face

• A Funny Hat
  

Artistic and Creative:

• Colored Glass Bottle In The

• An Interesting Window

• Something You'd Find In A Museum

• The Packaging Of Something

• Company Logo For A Bakery

• Company Logo For A Law Firm

Food and Drink:

• Three Things In Your Fridge

• Three Drinks In The Wrong Glasses\
  

Pets and Animals:

• A Dangerous Animal As If It Were A Cute Pet

• A Cute Pet As If It Were A Dangerous Animal

• An Elephant Living Under Water

• A Cat That Looks Like He's Up To No Good

• An Octopus Riding A Bicycle

• Circus Elephant Standing On A Ball.

• Botanical: Zebra Haworthia

Everyday Objects and Personal Items:

• A Staircase

• An Object From Your Childhood

• A Necklace That An Owl Would Simply Adore

• A Coloured Glass Bottle In The Light

• Something That Is Typical For Your Country

• Something Made Of Wood

• Something Made Of Metal

• What Your Hands Would Look Like If Your Fingers Were Twigs

• Three Tools Of The Trade

• An Object You Use Every Day (From Memory)

Motivation and Quotes:

• Scene Describing Your Favorite Motivational Quote

Art and Imagination:

• Something That's Part Of Another Thing

• A Goth Tomato

• Something Dangerous

• An Astronaut

• Something Annoying

• Something Medieval

• A Beauty Pageant For Office Stationery

• An Item From Your Favorite Book

• Something To Take Traveling

• A Camouflaged Sailboat

• Your Teeth

• An Abstract Version Of Stress

• An Abstract Version Of Joy

• An Easter-Themed Christmas Tree

• A Skeleton

• A Person Pursuing A Hobby

• Your Bed Before You Make It In The Morning

Buildings and Architecture:

• A Historical Building

• The Silhouettes Of The House Your Street

Broken and Fixed Items:

• Something Broken

• Something Fixed

Botanical and Nature:

• Botanical: Lilac

• Botanical: Fern

• Botanical: Orchid

• Botanical: Spider Plant

• Botanical: Lavender

• Botanical: Aloe Vera

• Botanical: Cactus

• Botanical: String Of Pearls

• Botanical: Zinnia

• Botanical: Lily Pad

• Botanical: Moss

• Botanical: Palm Leaf

• Botanical: Petunia

• Botanical: Thistle

• Botanical: Poison Ivy

• Botanical: Rose

• Botanical: Mint

• Botanical: Basil

• Botanical: Snake Plant

• Botanical: Monstera 

• Botanical: Pathos