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How to Draw People: A Fundamental Guide to Draw Anyone

• Last Updated: May 16, 2024

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Learning how to draw people is often one of the most frustrating aspects of being an artist. Fortunately, your hurdles are as old as humanity itself – this guide will help you clear them more easily.

Drawing humans is no more difficult than any other subject. The biggest reason why it may feel that way is because we interact with people on a regular basis. This constant proximity means you’re more sensitive to what doesn’t look right.

Say farewell to stiff drawings and slow progress. This guide will teach you how to draw anyone at any time.

What You’ll Need to Draw Natural-Looking People

Step #1: find an easily repeatable source of inspiration, step #2: get a book or resource with the fundamentals, step #3: organize your supplies for easy retrieval, step #4: do quick drawings that capture movement and form, step #5: do longer drawings that focus on finer details, step #6: frequently compare older drawings with newer drawings, ask a friend or family member to be a live model, strike poses in the mirror to study the human body, do fun prompts that add a layer of unpredictability, flip through fashion magazines or blogs for inspiration, do studies from your favorite movies, shows, or videogames, do time limits with permanent marker or pen, learning how to draw people is a skill you’ll master with time.

Since we’re focusing more on replicating the human body or facial features, let’s step away from a complex supply list. You’ll only need the following to start improving your human anatomy:

• A dry medium such as pencil, pen, or charcoal
• Drawing paper
• Reference photos or a reference book
• A mirror (optional)

If you want to master drawing the human form, you have to find…a lot of humans! An easily repeatable source of inspiration ensures you don’t run out of references to study.

I have an example from my own art growth – I used to practice life drawing on the bus back when I went to community college. Not only did it make the ride go by faster, I got to draw people of different shapes and sizes without going out of my way to find them. All I had to do to start drawing was sit down, whip out my sketchbook, and zone out for an hour.

I later attended figure drawing classes to learn fundamentals such as gestures, proportion, and drawing more quickly. Since these classes were also at my community college, I didn’t have to break the bank with long travel sessions or expensive coaching.

Whether you swing by the park on busy weekends or draw during your bus commute, an easily repeatable source of inspiration makes learning much faster – take out as much busywork as you can.

Now that you have a source of inspiration you can regularly fall back on, get a book you can fall back on, too. These books will distill years of useful inspiration to take some of the pain out of learning proportions or drawing more loosely.

To help you narrow things down, below are a few niches of reference books you should check out (with recommendations):

Pose References for Creating Dynamic Pieces

It’s incredible all the diversity you can find in poses alone. Alongside posing in the mirror with your phone camera, you can check out online pose references such as:

• Line Of Action
• Sketch Daily

These resources are fun with quick drawing challenges and a regularly updated roster of high-quality stock photos. I regularly use them to help me loosen up before I start a long drawing session.

Human Anatomy Book to Understand Bone and Muscle

You’ll draw more natural humans when you understand what’s going on beneath the surface. An artist’s anatomy book will help you understand the human figure’s muscles and bones.

It’s amazing how understanding how to draw a pelvic bone can change how you draw hips or legs. A few classic resources for both hobbyist and professional artists are:

• Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form
• Essential Human Anatomy for Artists: A Complete Visual Guide to Drawing the Structures of the Living Form
• Anatomy for the Artist by Sarah Simblet

A Collection of Master Works From Classical Artists

Art books that compile the masterworks of famous artists are some of my favorite forms of inspiration. They remind me of all the different ways of drawing people and inspire me to stay dedicated to my craft.

A few art compilation books you should check out for inspiration are:

• Prebles’ Artforms (11th Edition)
• Baroque: Architecture, Sculpture, Painting
• Charles Bargue Drawing Course (a free .pdf)

Sharpening your sketching skills is the goal here, so there’s no need for elaborate painting set-ups. However, you should organize your supplies so they’re easy to whip out quickly.

Sometimes you encounter a fantastic drawing opportunity out of the blue, so you need to pull out your supplies quickly to capture the moment. It’s incredibly frustrating to fumble through endless backpack pockets when you’re ready to draw.

You can purchase an affordable pencil kit and bag to kill two birds with one stone – have all the dry mediums you need alongside a small kit to hold them all.

Popular art supply combinations include (but aren’t limited to):

• Ballpoint pen and paper
• Pencil, paper, and eraser
• Colored pencils and paper
• Marker and paper
• Oil pastels, paper, and tissue (for smudging)

The Heshengping Sketching and Drawing Pencils Set is a great pick thanks to its variety of tools and all the different colors the bag comes in.

Now that you’ve got your supplies and references ready to go, it’s time to hunker down and do some old-fashioned practice. I highly recommend starting off with quick, loose drawings that focus more on movement or form – no need to over-commit to any one drawing yet.

When you focus too hard on making the human figure accurate, you can get tunnel vision and end up creating a stiff, awkward drawing. The finer details will come with time, so focus more on basic structure – a horizontal line for measurement or simple shapes for structure.

Gesture drawing is one of the most dependable ways of learning basic shapes on the fly, such as how square a torso looks or the oval shape of a person’s head. It focuses on gestures – simple, quick lines that suggest detail instead of committing to it.

Proko has a wonderful, in-depth video on how to improve your gestures with loose hand movements. With just a few strokes, they capture the nuance and twist of an upper body:

Another dependable way of nailing down accurate proportions quickly is with the envelope method. This useful tool allows you to reduce a human shape into angles and lines, narrowing down just how long or how short any body part should be.

You can see an example of the envelope method from Phil Davies Artist’s sketching guide. Notice the difference between the finished drawing and the first few lines on the first layer – the sketch starts out almost geometric before it start narrowing down details. This is a fantastic demonstration of how drawing can actually be simpler than we give it credit for.

Once you’ve loosened up with gestural drawings, dedicate yourself to longer pieces where you commit to finer details like fingers or hair. It helps to think of your gestural sketch like a skeleton: once you have the ‘bones’ of your sketch, everything else will fall into place more easily.

Jumping straight into detail is best done with a lot of experience under your belt (and even experienced artists don’t always do this). Building up the details in a longer drawing will be easier – and look better – with a dynamic gesture as your base.

(If you’ve ever felt like your loose drawings look more natural than your ‘tight’ drawings, you already know what I’m talking about.)

Richard Smitheman has a great demo that starts off with a gestural, then gradually shifts to fleshing out the muscles and underlying bone structure. Look at how natural the final result is after a base of a straight line and a simplistic overall shape:

Another useful example of how to flesh out the human form with a simplistic base is this charcoal figure study from Mad Charcoal. They literally begin their first layer of an upper body with smudges and scribbles, then gradually flesh it out as they start shading. With just a few well-placed shadows and tightly defined lines, body parts such as the arms and back start emerging from the page as if they’re about to start moving:

The urge to crumple up and toss away your work can be overwhelming at times. Resist the urge as best you can – comparing your older drawings with your newer ones is the key ingredient to building up your artistic confidence.

Think about it: how can you gauge your improvement if you don’t sit with your work? You can’t judge nothing after all – crumpling up your drawings literally destroys what you need to improve.

Huma Humsta did a 30-day art challenge drawing people to see how much they’d improve. This video is a solid demonstration of how much you can grow in just a month with consistent practice and constructive feedback:

Jonnel Art has a 30-day challenge of their own where they practiced drawing people from various fashion shoots, particularly portraits. They gave themselves a focal point where they could easily assess their project – in this video, that meant drawing more natural faces.

Step #7: Switch to a New Source of Inspiration After Some Practice

Let’s say you’ve been practicing for a few weeks or a few months with a primary source of inspiration. If you want to inject some fresh life into your work, consider switching up your surroundings to literally see your art in a new life.

You see, there’s a really solid trick that comes with switching things up periodically: you start noticing similarities between people more easily.

While humans come in so many different shapes and sizes, some details remain consistent. Human proportions are a fundamental detail that you might have seen in techniques such as the eight-head method . This beginner technique will help you draw more natural-looking people by using a basic measurement.

Below are a few easy ways to switch things up as you draw:

Do you know anyone who’d be happy to sit down and strike a few poses for you? If you can’t afford figure drawing classes – or just want to do some studies at home – reach out to your community for help.

There are many ways to get extra mileage out of having your very own live model. You can provide prompts as you draw, such as:

• Holding on certain facial expressions for a few minutes so you can study
• Having your model wear different outfits so you can draw the folds of clothes
• Posing in dramatic poses to snap photos of and reference later

Remember: always compensate people for taking time out of their busy workweek to help you out. Buy them dinner or drive them to their next doctor’s appointment – in one way or another, thank them for being a resource for your art.

Sometimes you can’t quite find the pose you’re looking for online as you get ready to draw. When in doubt, strike some poses in the mirror or study your facial expressions in the bathroom.

A full-body mirror is one of the best tools for having an entire library’s worth of poses at your fingertips. Combine this with a phone stand tripod if you want to capture all kinds of angles of different body parts at a low cost.

An affordable tool I bought a few years ago is the ATUMTEK 51″ Selfie Stick Tripod . I set it up to take photos of me in various sitting and standing poses when mirror selfies aren’t cutting it.

4 Tips for Adding Extra Fun to Drawing the Human Figure

While learning how to draw people is fun, sometimes the repetition can wither your motivation. Below are a few tips you can try to make the process enjoyable and educational.

Art prompts are incredibly fun for giving you quick ideas to draw on the fly. Many social media hashtags will revolve around these prompts, offering a collective online space for artists to share their takes on the same idea.

For example, the Sketchbook With Prompts: Self Reflection Journal for Drawing is an involved book that offers a series of daily prompts. You could use this journal to give you something to focus on when you’re low on ideas or are facing down blank page syndrome.

There are plenty more books, blogs, and social media hashtags that offer prompts. A little online digging and you could find some seriously fun drawing ideas.

Are you a fan of fashion? Not only do fashion blogs and magazines offer tons of stylish and expressive poses, but you’ll also get extra inspiration when you add clothing – outfits, hairstyles, and additional details like jewelry and make-up.

One of my absolute favorite fashion blogs of all time is Tokyo Fashion’s street snaps section . This blog is filled with fashion photography from everyday people in Japan, showcasing some truly unique and playful outfits. They also take different angles of each person, a useful feature when you want to truly understand the fundamentals of form.

A fun way to combine both your figure drawing skills and love for your favorite media is through some ‘homework fanart’. Pick a favorite movie, show, or videogame, then do some studies of human characters.

Ideally, pick live-action or highly realistic graphics so you can focus on the fundamentals of everyday life. Even if you want to develop a more cartoonish style, it’s essential to learn how to interpret life before you stylize it.

You can then compare your studies side-by-side to the scene you drew. You can look at what worked out and what could be better.

“Wait, how does limiting my ability to erase and improve my work mean fun?”, you might be asking. As it stands, using permanent drawing tools to study people helped me improve the most quickly.

When you draw with erasable tools, you can indirectly enable your perfectionism. If you’ve ever spent more time erasing a drawing than actually drawing it, using a pen or marker will change your perspective.

When you can’t erase, you have to think more critically about where each line goes and why.

When you inevitably make a mistake – that’s part of learning! – you have two options. You can try to make it work or simply move on and keep drawing. Both contribute to your creativity by either pushing you to turn a mistake into gold or staying determined and pushing through.

This live drawing session with Bryce Kho from Proko is a masterclass of going with the flow. While fleshing out a series of fantastical human and animal characters, they talk about the benefits of drawing with a pen or marker. They outright state that not being able to erase makes it easier for them to draw almost like a child – focusing on the moment instead of the end result.

As such, they noted their ink work helped them draw more loosely and more thoughtfully:

Learning how to draw humans well begins when you start drawing. No matter how many courses you take or books you read, nothing will replace simple, old-fashioned practice.

You never know what’s going to work for you or not until you try, so give everything in this guide a shot. It can be hard to keep going when you feel you’re not improving, but you level up every time you face down a sketchbook and refuse to give up.

That said , it helps to have some tools and feedback to remove some of the frustration. Speed up the fundamentals with Proko figure drawing course bundles.

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Figure Drawing: Poses, Gestures & Lessons for the Beginner

The Power of Human Figure Drawing

I bring you your very own mini-encyclopedia of figure drawing! There is so much to know and love…and sometimes be overwhelmed by (?!) if you are just starting out with human figure drawing. Even if you have experience, it can still be a new challenge every time you pick up a pencil and get ready to sketch. But it is an exciting challenge and one that I find irresistible because at the end of a drawing session you have something that people recognize immediately and respond so passionately to. The figure is truly the keystone of art and you deserve your share of it! So enjoy these in-depth “chapters” on the body–from poses that are emotive for different reasons to how true are the proportions of Leonardo’s Vitruvian man. Get out your sketchbook and learn the human body from all the right angles.

Emotive Figure Drawing Poses

Figure drawings from Old Masters and contemporary artists alike can be some of the most moving and expressive artworks that you might come across. Not only is this because the artists arrive at emotive figure drawing poses that are visually dynamic and interesting, but also because of these gesture drawings are often found at the foundation of each finished work. Imagine drawing figures without acknowledging the stance and position of the body–it would be like painting without color or gradation. There would be something inherently lacking in the figure sketch. Instead, the most powerful way of drawing human figures is to zero in on those minute positions, bold gestures, and overarching shapes of the body.

Live Drawing Sessions

What is most exciting about embarking on a figure drawing tutorial is that there are so many benefits to the exploration. Live drawing sessions with models are a popular and rewarding way of keeping basic figure drawing skills sharp. Such occasions also allow an artist to make a series of work in a relatively short period of time. These could possibly lead to more formal works in the studio, or they can be given as gifts or even sold. You also get the opportunity to be part of a drawing movement–networking with other artists as part of a community that value the creativity of figure drawing.

Always Inspiring

Most importantly, figure drawing artists never run out of inspiration. The human form holds a whole world of inspiration in its arms, legs, and torso. Whether compressed or sprawling, standing upright or arms akimbo, from exploring figure drawing proportions to focusing on that all-important gesture of the body, there is always something to delve further into if you take the figure as your subject. And in the end that is what is most inspiring–that no matter how many figure sketches you create or how many times you draw figures, there is always a fresh way of looking and a new way of experiencing the figure in your work.  

Measuring Your Figure Drawing for Fit

Many artists face a great deal of difficulty trying to fit an entire figure drawing on their papers or canvases. There is no rule that says you must draw the entire figure, but this is a particularly terrifying issue for those artists drawing an académie or trying to fit several figures within a complicated perspective layout. In both cases, I find it very helpful to mark on my paper the top, middle, and bottom of the figure.

Find the Midpoint

Finding the midpoint of the figure, one can draw back and forth from the top to the bottom, working back toward its center. Many artists subconsciously shorten their figures as they move perilously close to the bottom of the paper. If you don’t have time to restart the drawing and you have no other choice, it is better to let the feet run off the page, with all the other body parts correctly proportioned, than to turn your model into a modern-day version of the short-legged Toulouse-Lautrec.

Trust Your Gut

I try to trust my gut as much as possible during this early stage of a human figure drawing or sketch. Only when I’m satisfied with the general placement and action of the figure do I begin to zero in on individual forms and details, and only then do I begin to optically measure the proportions of the model. Most often, I use the head size as my unit of measurement when drawing figures. It’s a good idea to repeat each of your measurements at least twice to confirm accuracy. Then cross-check your head measurements by comparing large anatomical units such as legs against arms, the torso against leg units, and the overall figure length against its width. In a seated pose, a model may begin with perfect posture, and then several minutes later end up slumped forward.

Options for Drawing from Life

You have several options: When working alone, ask the model to adjust the figure drawing pose and/or take more breaks if the pose is difficult. Unfortunately, it’s more problematic if you are drawing in a group situation. Looking around the studio, you may notice that your fellow artists have drawn the model in different states of tiredness. The best solution is to wait until the model resumes the pose after a five-minute break. Refreshed, the model will likely return to the original gesture. You can also adjust your figure drawing to reflect the pose when the model gets tired. But stick to it! Whatever you do, never change your figure sketch back and forth, trying to chase the shifting movements of the model. At all times, be sure to find the middle point of the figure-wherever that may be (usually near the crotch on the standing figure). And don’t forget to mark it lightly on your paper. That way, if the upper part of your figure begins to grow larger as you concentrate on the details there, you’ll catch your mistake before you run out of paper for the feet. –Dan Gheno  

Prudh’hon’s Working Method for Drawing Figures

Studying the range of figure drawings-both finished and partially finished–that Prud’hon made over a 40-year period allows us to reconstruct a methodology for how they were started, developed, and completed. This helps in understanding their ineffable quality–the rare combination of delicacy and structural strength that is essentially his. Prud’hon’s figure drawings are densely constructed and built up in distinct layers. These layers or stages include linear thoughts-such as contour designation and hatching–as well as broad tonal passages of stumping, rubbing, and graining. They are built up in strata and go through stages in which the figure drawing is first established, then effaced, restated, and refined. Mixing lines, tones, and additive and subtractive techniques, Prud’hon presented us with a full range of the expressive possibilities of chalk and paper.

Materials and Lights and Darks

Prud’hon’s distinctive choices started right at the outset, beginning with his selection of black and white chalk on blue paper. Although hardly unique to Prud’hon, this cold tonality sets up a completely different emotive key than the more common warmth of red chalk on cream paper. Aside from its color characteristics, the blue paper also gave Prud’hon a solid middle tone from which to begin and locates the drawing directly in the center of the tonal range from the start. The other conspicuous element of Prud’hon’s beginnings is that he made full use of both the black and the white chalk right from the outset. When working on toned paper, many artists spend much more time developing the darks initially, only adding the white chalk toward the end in the form of restricted highlights. But Prud’hon got the lights and the darks in his figure sketches going at the same time, using the white chalk extensively from the start, and this allowed him to establish his uncanny sense of luminosity early on. It seems clear from the partially finished figure drawings that he would begin with a tentative, airy contour to establish the basic proportions, gesture, and positioning of the figure on the paper. He would then attack the major plane breaks with extraordinarily free and vigorous hatching. What is so impressive about these initial marks is that despite their élan, they are perfectly placed and anatomically informed. He used his marks variously to run down the length of a bone, to pick out a subcutaneous landmark, or to begin to carve out the planes of a major muscle mass. This amount of accuracy, combined with such swiftness of delivery, speaks of knowledge of the body so deeply ingrained that he was able to make these notations in a split second, with his hand in constant motion.

Linear Lines Turn the Form

At this stage, the figure sketches were completely linear–made up of a dense network of lines, slashes, and quickly jotted down notations for anatomical landmarks. The mark-making came out of his initial training in tracing and copying engravings. He would then home in on a selected part of the drawing–usually starting from the top–and take a stump and rub down all the marks in that section, transforming them into broad tonal washes. Occasionally, he would stump down the entire figure drawing. But the number of partially finished drawings in which there are both linear and rubbed-down areas seems to indicate that he usually developed the drawings in sections. After this early process of stumping, the drawing started to make a radical shift from linear to tonal and began reading more like a soft grisaille painting than a line drawing. This rubbing down of the surface gave the drawing a breadth and a freedom more reminiscent of ink wash than dry chalk. And although this initial stumping served largely to divide the figure into its basic planes of light and dark, the black and white chalks also began blending into those seamless gray halftones, which would survive into the final stages of the drawing. –Ephraim Rubenstein  

Proving Leonardo’s Human Figure Drawing Proportions

Leonardo’s figure drawing The Vitruvian Man is an icon of such stature that Dr. Martin Kemp referred to it as “probably the most famous drawing in the world.” Here we will focus only on the theories of proportion proposed by Vitruvius as understood and elaborated on by Leonardo. Leonardo’s human figure drawing measures about 13½ x 9¾ inches (344 x 245 mm) and is executed in light brown watered ink on a soft, warm, gray paper. It is one of the earliest of his drawings on human proportion and was done during Leonardo’s first Milanese period. What follows is an assessment, line by line, of the accuracy of Vitruvius’ theories as interpreted and illustrated by Leonardo using both his drawing and mine. In order to clarify Leonardo’s transcription of Vitruvius we have separated and enumerated each of the theories with bold numbers in the text.

Vitruvius Broken Down

Leonardo begins his interpretation of Vitruvius with, “the measurements of the human body are distributed by Nature as follow:”

1. “4 fingers make one palm.” Perfect; a simple measurement with a caliper or compass will confirm this. Just below the figure and the second paragraph (which is only a single sentence) is a horizontal line with markings at both ends. The words diti (fingers) are written directly under four spaces, defined by five small lines, indicating the width of the fingers.  And next to that the word palmi (palms) written directly under five spaces, defined by six small lines, the width of each measures exactly four fingers.

2. “4 palms make one foot.” Not quite; the length of the foot in both Leonardo’s drawing and mine is less than three palms.

3. “6 palms make one cubit.” Correct. I have found that in verifying Leonardo’s theories one should trust in the ratio of the module to the part being measured. However, in this case, as the cubit is not part of the body but an ancient form of measurement (18 to 22 inches), we must rely on the accepted measurement of the cubit. So, if the width of a man’s palm is approximately 3.25 inches, then six palms would measure 19 inches, which fits into the width of a cubit. And if we measure this same man of average height at his shoulders we would find that the width of his shoulders, between 18 and 20 inches, would enter into the height of a man four times, proving the theory in numbers 4 and 13.

A Man’s Height So Easily Figured?

4. “4 cubits make a man’s height.” Usually correct.

5. “And 4 cubits make one pace and 24 palms make one cubit.” Variable; One cubit at 18 inches x 4 = 72 inches or 6 feet, but a pace, according to the definition, is smaller at 58 inches–less than 5 feet. The conclusion here is to stick to the anatomical modules to establish a canon, and as for the second part, the measurement is slightly less than 24 palms in a whole man.

6. “ If you open your legs so much as to decrease your height by 1/14…the space between the legs will be an equilateral triangle.” Variable: In Leonardo’s drawing, the decrease–the distance from the feet which rest on the bottom of the equilateral triangle to the feet resting on the bottom of the square=-measures slightly more than 1/14, but in my drawing the decrease measures more than 1/17 of the total height of the figure. However, in both drawings the equilateral triangles are perfect. Go figure!

7.  In order to bring further clarity to the text, I have rearranged Leonardo’s text by combining a portion of the last sentence in the first paragraph to the single sentence of the second paragraph. “…and spread and raise your arms till your middle fingers touch the level of the top of your head you must know that the center of the outstretched limbs will be in the navel…” and, “The length of a man’s outspread arms is equal to his height.” Perfect. A man standing perfectly erect in a square, stretching his arms upward, will find that his middle fingers touch the top level of the square level with his head, at the exact point where the circle intersects the square. And his navel will be at the compass point of this perfect circle. In addition, we will find that the length of a second set of his horizontally outstretched arms will be equal to his whole height. Leonardo was the first (after Vitruvius) to comprehend and combine these theories together and the first to combine the circle and the square together in a single drawing, not by trying to square the circle, but by projecting it outside the square. In so doing he surpassed others before him and those who followed.

Hair, Chin and Height

8. “From the roots of the hair to the bottom of the chin is the tenth of a man’s height.” Variable. In this Leonardo quotes Vitruvius’ words verbatim but contradicts it to measure 9 faces in several other examples. But even here in both Leonardo’s and my figure drawing the full figure measures only slightly larger than 9 faces.

9. “From the bottom of the chin to the top of his head is one-eighth of his height.” Correct. This is the standard, acceptable, and reliable measurement, which works perfectly in Leonardo’s and my figure sketch.

10. “From the top of the breast to the top of his head will be one-sixth of a man.” Correct. The measurement must be taken at the pit of the throat formed by the manubrum, the top of the sternum. It is perfect in Leonardo’s drawing and mine.

11. “From the top of the breast to the roots of the hair will be the seventh part of the whole man.” Variable, and correct. This forms an unusual module and it measures slightly more in Leonardo’s drawing and slightly less in mine.

12. “…from the nipples to the top of the head will be the fourth part of a man.” Correct. Perfect in both Leonardo’s and my drawing.

13. “The greatest width of the shoulders contains in itself the fourth part of a man.” Correct. Perfect, in both Leonardo’s and my drawings and proven in several other examples.

14. “From the elbow to the tip of the hand will be the fifth part of a man.” Variable. In both Leonardo’s and my drawing it measures no more than one-fourth of a man.

15. “…and from the elbow to the angle of the armpit will be the eighth part of a man.” Correct. This should mean that the module is roughly equal to the size of the head; I find it slightly more in both Leonardo’s and my drawing.

16. “The whole hand will be the tenth part of a man.” Variable. We already have proven that the hand is equal to the face and is closer to one-ninth of the whole man.

Center, Foot, Back to Chin

17. “ The beginning of the genitals marks the middle of the man.” Perfect. This point is the pubis symphasis where the two halves of the pelvis come together in front. This bony landmark is a standard, reliable reference point and is proven several times over in these pages.

18. “The foot is the seventh part of a man.” Variable. Here Leonardo parts from Vitruvius. Vitruvius states unequivocally on several occasions that the foot is one-sixth of the whole height of a man. In both Leonardo’s and my drawing the measurement is closer to seven than to six.

19. “From the sole of the foot to below the knee will be the fourth part of a man.” Perfect in both Leonardo’s drawing and mine.

20. “From below the knee to the beginning of the genitals will be the fourth part of a man.” If we take 19 and 20 together, they will equal two-fourths, and make half a man. See 17 to verify the center of a man.

21. “The distance from the bottom of the chin to the nose and from the roots of the hair to the eyebrows is, in each case the same, and like the ear, a third of the face.” Perfect. –Anthony Panzera  

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100 Sketchbook Prompts Your Students Will Love

If you’re anything like me, you can never get enough good sketchbook ideas. I’m always looking for ways to engage students so that they truly  want  to work in their sketchbooks. Whether you use sketchbooks for project planning, skill development, brainstorming, or something else, you’ll find ideas here that will work for you. My sketchbook assignments and prompts take an “all of the above” approach, making the following list well-rounded.

Want an eBook with all these prompts? Click 100 Sketchbook Prompts eBook to find it!  

The list covers many bases and is organized by category. There are prompts about animals, food, people, and other things that will spark interest among students. This list is geared toward secondary students, but you’ll find a lot here that will work for younger students as well. Take a look and see what will work best for you and your students. Add your own favorite sketchbook assignment in the comments below!

Click here  to download the list!

These prompts are an amazing place to start. However, knowing how to implement the prompts and manage students with sketchbooks is important, too! If you’d like ideas to help your students develop their creativity, drawings skills, and information retention, be sure to check out the following two PRO Packs, which can be found in our PRO Learning .

• Sketchbook Ideas that Really Work  
• Implementing Sketchnotes in the Art Room

100 Sketchbook Prompts Your Students Will Love

• Draw someone you sit by in an odd pose.
• Draw family members with things that are important to them.
• Draw yourself (or someone else) painting toenails.
• Find a quiet place in a crowd. Draw the crowd.
• Draw a relative by the light cast from a TV/Phone/Computer or other screen.
• Make a portrait of yourself in twenty years. Or in fifty years. Or both.
• Draw a masked man (or woman) that is not a superhero.
• Draw the ugliest baby you can imagine.
• Draw two sports figures–one in a dynamic pose, one in a static pose.
• Draw two self-portraits with odd expressions.
• Draw something or someone you love.
• Draw hair. A lot of it.
• Take a picture of someone near you on a bus or in a car. Draw them.
• Draw an animal eating another animal.
• Draw your art teacher in a fight with an animal.
• Draw an animal playing a musical instrument.
• There is an animal living in one of your appliances. Draw it.
• Draw a dead bird in a beautiful landscape.
• Draw something from a pet’s point of view.
• Draw an animal taking a bath.
• Draw an animal taking a human for a walk.
• Combine 3 existing animals to create a completely new creature.
• Draw a family portrait. Plot twist: It is a family of insects or animals.
• Draw the most terrifying animal you can imagine. Or the most adorable.
• Draw a pile of dishes before they get washed.
• Tighten a C-Clamp on a banana. Draw it.
• Draw a slice of the best pizza you have ever seen.
• Draw junk food and the wrapper.
• Draw your favorite food.
• Create your own restaurant. Draw the restaurant, your executive chef, and a 12-item menu.
• Draw the ingredients or process of your favorite recipe.
• Draw salt and pepper shakers.
• Draw fresh fruit or vegetables, or something fresh from the oven.
• Draw a salad.
• Draw the oldest thing in your refrigerator.
• Draw a piece of fruit every day until it becomes rotten.
• Draw everything on a restaurant table.
• Draw what is in the rearview mirror of the car.
• Draw moving water. Draw still water.
• Draw an object floating.
• Make a drawing of all of your drawing materials.
• Find a trash can. Draw its contents.
• Draw tools that belong to a certain profession.
• Draw three objects and their environments. One of the three should be in motion.
• Draw the interior of a mechanical object. Zoom in, focus on details and shading.
• Create three drawings of messes you have made.
• Draw five objects with interesting textures: wood grain, floors, tiles, walls, fabric, etc.
• Draw a collection of purses, wallets, or bags.
• Draw your favorite well-loved object or childhood toy.
• Draw a watch or another piece of jewelry.
• Draw something hideous that you keep for sentimental reasons.
• Draw something with a mirror image.

Technical Skill/Skill Development

• Draw all the contents of your junk drawer with one continuous line.
• Make a detailed drawing of a rock.
• Draw a dark object in a light environment.
• Draw a light object in a dark environment.
• Make a detailed drawing of five square inches of grass.
• Draw a transparent object.
• Draw a translucent object.
• Do several studies of eyes, noses, and mouths in a variety of poses.
• Draw an interesting object from three different angles.
• Value Studies–Draw three eggs and part of the carton with a strong light source.
• Draw three metallic objects that reflect light. Focus on highlights and reflections.
• Refraction–Create two drawings of separate objects partially submerged in water.
• Make three drawings (your choice of subject) using materials with which you are not familiar.
• Draw a piece of patterned fabric with folds.
• Draw a bridge and all of its details.

Creativity/Originality

• Draw yourself as an original superhero.
• Make a drawing that looks sticky.
• Draw a mysterious doorway or staircase.
• Draw an empty room. Make it interesting.
• Draw a flower. Make it dangerous.
• Draw an object melting.
• Draw an imaginary place, adding all kinds of details.
• Draw a gumball machine that dispenses anything but gumballs.
• Danger! Draw yourself in a dangerous situation.
• You are on the back of the bus. Figure out who is with you, where you are going, and why. Illustrate and explain.
• Draw what’s under your bed (real or imagined).
• Draw the most incredible game of hide-and-seek you can imagine.
• Create a new sport. You can improve an existing sport, combine two existing sports, or come up with something completely new.

Open-Ended Themes

• Make a drawing that is totally truthful.
• Make a drawing that lies all over the place.
• Make a drawing that is completely and utterly impossible.
• Story Illustration: Fix a story that you don’t like, or reflect/improve upon one you do.
• Let someone else choose your subject and tell you what to draw.
• Draw your greatest fear.
• Use song lyrics, quotes, or poetry to inspire a drawing.
• Find the three most useless objects you can and draw them.
• Draw an interesting form of transportation.
• Draw something for which you are thankful.
• Go somewhere new and draw what you see.
• Draw something that can’t be turned off.
• Draw something soothing.
• Draw something you think sounds or smells incredible.
• Draw something that needs fixing.
• Draw something you’ve always wanted.
• Draw something out of place.
• Draw something that should have been invented by now.
• Draw something you keep putting off, or something that causes you to procrastinate.

Does this list inspire you to take some sketchbook assignments head on in your art room? Or maybe the opposite is true and you are finding that you feel underprepared to teach drawing skills. Maybe you fall somewhere in between and you just need a little more inspiration to tweak your drawing curriculum. These are all great reasons to take a peek at our course, Studio: Drawing . The class is jam-packed with hands-on learning experiences, advanced technique tutorials, and opportunities to share and learn with art teachers just like you.

What are your favorite sketchbook prompts to use? How do you use sketchbooks in your classroom?

Magazine articles and podcasts are opinions of professional education contributors and do not necessarily represent the position of the Art of Education University (AOEU) or its academic offerings. Contributors use terms in the way they are most often talked about in the scope of their educational experiences.

Timothy Bogatz

Tim Bogatz is AOEU’s Content & PD Event Manager and a former AOEU Writer and high school art educator. He focuses on creativity development, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking skills in the art room.

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70 Easy Drawings You Can Do in 5 Minutes or Less

Do you want to learn how to draw but don’t have much time? Or maybe you’re an experienced artist who wants some easy drawings to do on the side. Either way, this blog post is for you! 

We’ve collected the best easy drawings you can complete in 5 minutes or less, perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.

Ready to give easy drawings a try? Grab your pencils and paper, find yourself an easy drawing idea , and let’s get started!

Choosing Your Pencils and Paper

The first step in the drawing process is choosing the right tools. 

A standard No. 2 pencil and drawing paper will work just fine, but you can also use colored pencils or markers to add some extra flair to your drawings.

If you’re a beginner, we recommend starting with simple black-and-white easy sketches before moving on to more complex colored drawings. That way, you can practice the basics and gain confidence in your drawing skills before adding color.

Finding Easy Drawings

Now that you have your pencils and paper, it’s time to find easy drawing ideas. There are plenty of online resources with easy drawings for beginners, including YouTube drawing videos and art blogs. 

We’ve also included a few easy drawing ideas below that you can print out or draw directly from the screen.

You can also explore easy drawings in nature, like simple shapes and patterns found in plants and animals. Again, start with easy sketches before adding color to make sure you’re comfortable with your tools and techniques.

1. Spaceship

Less than five minutes?! Yes, it’s possible! You don’t have to be an artist to draw a spaceship, and they look even better with color. 

Start by drawing a simple shape for your rocket ship’s hull. Then add details like engine exhaust, windows, wings, stars, and asteroids to make it more interesting.

If you want to learn how to draw the zombie in Plants vs. Zombies, here’s an easy video tutorial.

Drawing a zombie may seem intimidating, but with the right techniques, you can create a scary-looking creature in only 5 minutes. 

Start by sketching out the overall shape of the head and body. Then add details such as eyes, teeth, and hair to give your zombie a unique look. 

If you want to take it one step further, you can add a few rips and tears to the clothing, giving your zombie more of an undead look.

Pikachu is one of the most recognizable and beloved characters in the world of Pokémon. Drawing Pikachu can be a fun and quick way to pass a few minutes while also honing your drawing skills.

Start by sketching out the basic shape, starting with the iconic ears, eyes, and mouth. Then add details like fur and whiskers to bring your drawing to life!

With a few strokes of your pencil, you’ll have an adorable Pikachu drawing in no time.

4. Doraemon

Doraemon is a beloved Japanese anime character and an easy drawing activity for people of all ages. 

Start by sketching a circle for the face with his signature ears and nose, then add details like whiskers or glasses to make him look more like the real thing. Give your creation life by adding color!

5. Laughing Santa

Recreating a laughing Santa is the perfect way to channel your inner child.

Begin by sketching Santa’s face, then add details like rosy red cheeks or twinkling eyes to make him look more cheerful. Finally, color it in for an extra-fun result!

6. Christmas Tree

What better way to get into the holiday spirit than drawing a Christmas tree ?

Start with the tree’s shape, then add details like ornaments and candy canes for an extra fun look. Coloring in your design will give it a festive look.

7. Gingerbread Man

What could be more fun than creating your little gingerbread friend? Begin by sketching the gingerbread man’s outline, then add details like buttons and eyes. Once you’re finished drawing out your design, it’s time to bring it to life with color.

8. Christmas Penguin

Adding a Christmas penguin drawing to your décor is an excellent way to spread holiday cheer! Sketch the penguin’s body, then add details like a Santa hat or festive scarf for extra holiday spirit. For even more fun, color it in shades of black and white.

9. Candy Cane

You’ll have a blast drawing a candy cane! To start, capture the classic shape of the cane with your pencil, then add stripes or other designs to make it look more lifelike. You could even color it in for an extra-sweet result!

It doesn’t matter whether you use black-and-white or color to draw a wolf—it will look great either way. 

Start by drawing the wolf’s face with pointed ears, then add details like fur and eyes to finish it off. Consider shading and adding texture to give your easy drawing a sense of depth.

11. Baby Shark

Baby shark is a charming, easy-to-follow sketch that features a smiling shark with big eyes, a wide grin, and a friendly fin. 

This drawing looks great in both black-and-white and color, so it’s easy to customize and make your own!

12. Cute Dress

Here’s a video tutorial on drawing a cute girly dress.

If you like fashion drawings, this easy dress sketch is perfect for you. It features a simple silhouette with some interesting details like pleats and ruffles. 

Just draw the outline of a dress with a few lines and curves, then add some extra details to make it your own.

13. Cute Girl

Here’s another easy-to-follow sketch featuring a cute girl with big eyes and an adorable expression. 

This one looks great in both black-and-white and color – just draw the basic shape of the girl, then add some extra details to make your drawing unique.

14. Lollipop

Here’s a video of how to draw an easy lollipop.

Another easy drawing idea is this lollipop sketch. 

Draw a curved line for the stick and an oval shape for the candy. Then, add some swirls and other details to make it your own. If you’re feeling creative, you can add color to your design.

15. Mickey Mouse

Here’s a classic drawing idea for Disney fans – Mickey Mouse! 

Draw circles for his head and ears, then add details like eyes, nose, and mouth to finish it off. This one looks great in black and white or with a few colorful touches.

You can also follow this easy tutorial: 

16. Anime Eyes

If you’re looking for easy anime drawings, this is a great place to start. Simply draw two circles and add some details like eyelashes and pupils to make it your own. If you’re feeling creative, go ahead and color it in!

Here’s a guide on how to color anime eyes:

Drawing a UFO is simple and enjoyable. Start by drawing the round shape of the UFO, then add details like stars or aliens to make it more interesting. You can also color it for an extra-cool result.

18. Camping Area

Here’s another great idea for your next drawing – a camping scene! 

You can draw the outline of a tent, trees, and stars in the night sky. Add some extra details, like people around the campfire or animal drawings walking by, to make it more interesting.

If you’re looking for drawing ideas for beginners , this simple nose sketch is perfect. 

Once you’ve got your basic shape, start adding shading to give the nose a three-dimensional effect. Use hatching or crosshatching techniques to create shadows and highlights on your drawing.

20. Diamond

Here’s a quick but fabulous drawing idea – a diamond! Just draw four shapes and connect them together, then add some extra details to make it your own. You can also paint it to make it look more glamorous.

21. Easter Bunny

Why not try this adorable Easter bunny drawing idea? Draw two big ears, then add eyes, whiskers, and a fluffy tail to finish it off. If you’re feeling extra festive, bring out the coloring supplies and have at it!

22. Cute Cat

If you’re looking for an easy drawing idea, why not try a cat? Draw the cat with two ears and eyes, then add details like whiskers, fur tufts, and claws to make it your own. You can also color it if you want to add some extra flair.

Roses have been used to symbolize love, beauty, and admiration for centuries, so creating your version of this classic flower is sure to make any art project special.

Simply draw the petals, then add some details like leaves and buds. Not only can you color it to create a lovely piece of art, but you can also frame it and hang it up for all to see!

Drawing a braid is easy and fun! Draw a curved line with some loops, then add details like beads or flowers to make it more interesting. Coloring your braid drawing is a great way to give it extra personality.

25. Eifel Tower

Do you want to draw an iconic structure in less than 5 minutes? Then the Eiffel Tower could be your perfect choice! 

Start by sketching a rough outline of the tower and then add details like windows and balconies. You can also add details like plants or people at the foot of the tower for added dimension.

26. Tiny Penguin

Did you know that penguins are one of the easiest animal drawings? 

Sketch the penguin with two flippers, then add some details like eyes, beak, and feathers. If you want to make your design even cuter, color it in!

27. Sea Turtle

This cute little guy is a breeze to draw and will only take about five minutes of your time! 

Start with the long oval body, then add rounder shapes for the flippers and head. Outline it in black ink and finish off with some scales and details. You can use colorful markers to create a fun pattern on the turtle’s shell.

Here’s another easy way to draw a turtle:

28. Baby Alligator

This super-easy drawing can be done in minutes and is a great place to start for beginner artists. 

Begin by drawing the shape of an alligator’s head, followed by the neck. Then draw two parallel curved lines at the bottom to make the legs. Finish it with two small circles on its back for eyes, and you’re done!

29. Planets

Drawing planets can be a great way to show off your artistic skills! Use colors like blues and greens or vibrant shades for a fun look. 

Outline the planets’ round shapes, then add details like stars and asteroids. You can even use different shades of color to give your planet depth and texture.

Here’s how to draw our solar system:

30. Little Mermaid

If you’re looking for a cute and easy drawing idea that only takes 5 minutes or less, why not try the Little Mermaid? 

Start by sketching a rough outline of the mermaid’s body. Make sure to include her long flowing hair, then add details like eyes, nose, and lips. Finish off the drawing with a tail and a seashell necklace. 

Not only is drawing hands easy, but it’s also therapeutic. Just draw circles for the joints, then add lines for the fingers to finish it off. Alternatively, you can add shadows to give it more depth.

Draw a simple mouth with teeth in five minutes or less! 

Sketch the outline of the lips, then draw several small curved lines to create a set of teeth. You can also add other elements like tongue if you want.

Anyone can have fun drawing dice, regardless of skill level! Just draw simple lines and slight curves, then add details like numbers to make it more interesting. You can also color it in for a vibrant look.

34. Ballerina Shoes

You don’t have to be a professional artist to draw beautiful ballerina shoes that look amazing in any color scheme. 

All you need are simple shapes for the shoe’s sole, heel, and straps, and then add details like ribbons, buckles, or bows. Once you’ve got your shoes down, try experimenting with different colors and textures to give your drawing a unique twist.

35. Woman’s Face

In less than 5 minutes, you can draw a woman’s face with some realistic features. Start by sketching out the shapes and then add facial features like eyes, nose, ears, and mouth. 

You can also add details like hair and eyebrows to make it lifelike. To finish your masterpiece, use shading and color to bring out the different elements of your drawing.

36. Head in the Clouds

This timeless design can be recreated in five minutes or less – perfect for when you only have a little time to spare! 

Draw an oval shape for the head, then add details like stars or birds to make it more interesting. When you daydream, it’s easy to let your mind wander and feel at ease.

37. Astronaut

Children will love this easy step-by-step drawing of an astronaut. Draw a space suit with a helmet, then add details like stars and planets to make it more exciting.

Here’s another way to do it:

38. Elephant

Drawing an elephant can be fun and easy, taking only 3 to 5 minutes of your time.

Start by drawing the head and trunk of the elephant. From there, fill in details like eyes, legs, tail, tusks, and other features that give it its unique charm. Once satisfied with your drawing, you can add color to make it more lively and interesting.

You can have an elephant drawing session with kids by following this tutorial:

39. Message in a Bottle

Drawing a message in a bottle is an easy and fun way to express your creativity. Just draw a bottle, then add details like stars or messages to make it more interesting. Or, you can color it in for an even more magical look.

40. Nature in a Triangle

Incorporating nature into your drawings is easy and will make them look great. Start with a triangle, then add details like trees, mountains, or birds to make it more interesting. For an even more beautiful look, color it in!

41. Unicorn

Drawing unicorns is one of the most popular doodles out there! It’s not only fun to draw but also quite simple. 

Start by outlining a unicorn, then use your pencil to draw horns from the highest point of its head. Give your unicorn some ears, eyes, and a mouth. If you want, you can color it for a truly magical result!

Here’s another easy way to do it:

42. Octopus

Who doesn’t love drawing an octopus? You can have a great-looking octopus with just a few simple lines. 

First, draw the head and body of the octopus using curved lines. Then add eight tentacles and some suction cups. Finish by drawing the eyes, and you’ll have an amazing drawing in less than five minutes!

43. Hedgehog

Draw a cute and simple hedgehog that kids will love with this easy step-by-step guide! Start by drawing an oval shape for the body, then add details like spines and a nose to finish it off.

You can also follow this video:

This easy drawing idea of a whale is perfect for beginners and looks great in any color palette. 

Just draw an oval shape for the whale’s body, then add details like eyes and fins. Voila! You now have a cute whale swimming in the ocean. Not bad for 5 minutes of drawing time!

Another easy drawing idea you can do in five minutes or less! Owls are a popular subject for many artists, and with good reason – they have wide eyes, big wings, and intricate feathers. 

Drawing an owl is easier than it looks. To get started, lightly sketch the shape of the head and body of the owl using a pencil. Then, add details like the eyes and wings, ensuring correct proportions.

Here’s a clever and easy way to draw an owl using the Number 22:

No matter your skill level, you can draw a cute panda in less than 5 minutes! Start by drawing a circle for the head and body, then add two circles for the eyes and black patches for the paws.

Here’s a quick guide on how to draw a panda:

A duck is one of the easiest animal drawings and a classic choice for kids. Draw its simple shape – an oval for its head with a curved bill, then add details like wings and feathers.

Finally, add some feet to your duck with a few curved lines! With these easy steps, you can draw an adorable duck in just 5 minutes or less.

Here’s how to draw a realistic duck using the Number 2 as a guide:

48. Sleeping Moon

The moon is one of the easiest things to draw, and it can be quite calming. 

Just draw a crescent moon, then add details like stars or clouds to make it more interesting. You can also color it in with different shades of blue and gray for an extra-magical look.

49. Smiling Sun

Drawing a sun is an easy way to satisfy your creative urges. First, draw a circle with beams of light, then add extras like clouds or planets to make it more captivating. For an even sunnier result, color it yellow and orange.

50. Dragonfly

Kids will love drawing a dragonfly! To begin, sketch the body of the insect on your paper. You can draw an oval shape for the head and two attached wings. 

Then, draw four thin legs extending from each side of the body. Finally, add a few details like eyes and antennas to make it look more lifelike.

51. Band-aid

This simple drawing only takes a few minutes to complete, and it looks great! Begin by sketching the outline of a band-aid with curved sides. Then have some fun and go wild by adding extras like stars or hearts.

52. Stegosaurus

Stegosaurus is one of the easiest dinosaurs to try out if you’re just starting with drawing. Its recognizable shapes make it a good subject for even novice artists.

Start by sketching the body and the triangular plates down the back of the dinosaur. Then, add triangular spikes on the end of its tail. Finally, draw four legs and a head with two eyes to complete your stegosaurus drawing!

53. Eye Glasses

Sketching glasses are a great way to spend your extra time. To start, establish the outline of the glasses by drawing the frame and a bridge. After that, add authentic details like lenses. Fill your design with color for an extra-cool look.

54. Ice Cream

Ice cream is delicious, and drawing it can be a fun way to show off your artistic skills. Begin by sketching a scoop of ice cream cone, then add details like sprinkles or chocolate syrup for a delicious look. For a tasty finish, paint it with various colors!

55. Tea Cup

Drawing a tea cup is an easy and creative way to practice your drawing skills. Start by sketching the cup’s shape, making sure you pay attention to the details like its handle and saucer. 

You can add more elements, such as steam or patterns around the cup. Finally, give it some dimension by adding colors and shadows.

56. Cute Cake

Designing a cake with pencil and paper is simple and fun. Draw a circle or oval shape for the cake with frosting, then add details like candles and sprinkles to give it that special touch. For more fun, color it with different shades for a vibrant finish.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to draw a BTS cake:

57. Cute Lipstick

Drawing cute lipstick is an easy and fun idea for anyone looking to create a quick sketch. 

Start by lightly drawing an oval shape in the center of the page. From there, draw two small circles at the bottom of the oval for the base of the lipstick tube. Create details like ridges along the tube or swirls on the cap.

58. Cupcake

Draw a cupcake in under 5 minutes! All you need is some paper, pencils and your imagination. 

Sketch a simple circle for the base of the cupcake and some curved lines. After that, add details like sprinkles or icing. To finish it off, use multiple colors to make it look extra sweet.

59. Rainbow Cloud

With this easy tutorial, you’ll be drawing a rainbow cloud in no time! 

Start by sketching the basic shapes of clouds with a rainbow in between, then add details like raindrops to make it look more lifelike. For extra color and charm, paint it with shades of yellow, pink, and blue.

60. Cute Shooting Star

This is another easy drawing idea you can complete in less than 5 minutes. Begin by outlining the star, then add details like streaks or sparkles. And that’s it! 

You now have a cute shooting star drawing that you can color with shades of yellow and pink for a magical finish.

61. Apple Watch

Drawing an Apple Watch is not only easy but also a fun way to bring technology to life. 

Sketch the shape of the watch and its iconic buttons, then add details like bands or stickers for a more realistic look. Color it in with shades of white and silver for an extra-enjoyable result!

62. Cute Watermelon

This cute watermelon drawing is super easy to create and can be done in under 5 minutes! 

Draw the large oval shape of the watermelon. Don’t forget to add seeds, texture, and color using just a few simple lines. Draw stripes along the sides of your watermelon to give it its unique look.

63. Yummy Pizza

Try your hand at drawing a delicious-looking pizza in just 5 minutes or less. With some creativity and helpful tips from us, you can have a great-looking pizza drawing in no time.

Start by sketching out a round pizza shape with your pencil. Then, draw fun details like pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, or cheese – whatever looks best to you!

64. Cute Basketball

Anyone can channel their inner athlete by drawing a cute basketball. Draw a circle for the ball, then add details like stars or stripes for a more playful look. Finally, color it in with different shades of orange and yellow for an extra-fun result!

65. Chimney

Drawing a chimney is a great way to express creativity in a short amount of time. Once the shapes are down, feel free to customize your chimney however you’d like! 

Add some smoke coming out of the top, or make it look more elaborate with extra decorations. You can even combine different types of bricks for an interesting effect.

66. Pumpkin

Pumpkins are a classic drawing idea, and this one is easy to do in minutes. 

Just draw an oval shape with a few lines for the stem and leaves, then you’re done! You can also add some details like eyes, teeth, or vines if you want to make it more complex.

67. Spooky Ghost

Use your artistic skills to create a spooky ghost! 

First, sketch the shape of a ghost. Then add eyes, arms, or any other details you want. Finally, use shades of white and grey for the color scheme to make it look extra creepy.

Who doesn’t love a donut? Draw one with this easy tutorial! 

Begin by sketching two circles for the donut, then add details like sprinkles or frosting. To finish it off, color it in with shades of pink and brown for an extra-delicious result!

Try your hand at being creative by sketching a monkey. First, draw the monkey’s face, then add features such as fur or a mouth. Make it extra fun by coloring it with shades of brown and yellow.

70. Hello Kitty

Drawing Hello Kitty is a fantastic way to widen your creativity and imagination. Start by sketching a bow and a circle for her head, then add details like whiskers for an extra-cute look. For even more fun, color it in shades of pink and white.

There you have it! We hope you had fun practicing your skills and found easy drawing ideas that inspire you to create something unique . 

Whether you’re an aspiring artist or a seasoned pro, easy things to draw are a great way to practice and improve your skills. Enjoy!

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