Drawing can be done by people of all ages and skill levels. The best part about drawing tutorials is that you can add your touch to these beginner-friendly sketch ideas. Get those creative juices flowing in just minutes with easy drawing ideas.
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“I am not good at drawing”
If you have ever said this statement or heard your children say this, just remember that practice is key. Don’t worry about the outcome. Just start drawing. Sometimes, the best way to overcome negative self-talk is to draw just a little each day to help build overall confidence.
Different Ways To Draw
Also, encourage beginner artists or children to add their details or remind them that drawings following step-by-step tutorials are better when you add your twist.
Other Easy Drawing Tips
It is always a great idea to start with simple shapes.
Sketch lightly. We like to say “Sketch light until you get it right.”
Instead of always drawing from tutorials, try to draw from observation. You will be amazed at what can be seen in real life from different angles.
Embrace mistakes and know that you are learning and growing in the process.
What supplies do I need?
A simple sheet of paper or sketchbook and a pencil with an eraser is all you need. Don’t get overwhelmed with a lot of supplies, just get going.
You can click through to the full art lessons listed below for specific supplies, such as colored pencils, markers, or chalk pastels, you could use to finish your artwork.
21+ Easy Drawing Prompts and Ideas
Simple Line Drawings
Here are a few cool drawings you can try with simple lines and different shapes.
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Easily Draw People With This Basic Portrait Sketch Technique
This drawing technique is super simple and will help kids and beginners draw basic portrait sketches. You can use this technique for more than just drawing people, but we think it is great starting point for those self-portrait projects.
We have made thousands of different name designs with kids, and here is one of our favorites for upper elementary or middle school students. Kids will love creating a personalized name design while learning about some of the art elements and principles.
Snowflakes are super fun to draw especially in the Winter. Learn how you can repeat lines and shapes to get a fun patterned snowflake drawing that is different every time.
Is your little one struggling to hold a marker correctly or needs a little extra fine motor practice? Using a template first can help them learn how to create large curved lines. Not only will they practice their hand-eye coordination but will create a rainbow they are proud of.
This drawing is best for a child at least 7 years old and makes an awesome upper elementary or middle school drawing. A ruler can help create evenly spaced straight lines in the background. By using repetition, geometric shapes and contrast you can create your own optical art.
Just as in the snowflake drawing above, this mandala design can turn out differently every time. Use this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to easily create guidelines to help with your drawing.
If you are looking for a fun way to teach or learn about shading with colored pencils, this is a great opportunity. Use our detailed step-by-step instructions to complete this fun drawing.
Use Georgia O'Keeffe as inspiration for your zoomed-in flower drawing. This is drawing idea can help beginner artists learn about composition and overlapping different lines and shapes.
Start with a simple line drawing and add your own unique patterns and designs for a fun Zentangle art idea. We love simple doodles that only require a few materials and your imagination to get started.
Find your next drawing idea here. Animals are always a popular subject with children and new artists.
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Draw Simple Cartoon Birds For Kids
Younger children and beginners will love creating their own cartoon bird family drawing using basic shapes. These drawings can easily be added to in order to get a unique and fun drawing.
This tiger drawing is an awesome starting point for a jungle painting or drawing for kids. Have fun changing the facial expression to showcase your mood.
Butterflies are a great way to practice your drawing skills because you can draw them from so many different angles or with your own patterns and designs. Look at real-life butterflies and these easy steps for inspiration. We love adding watercolor paint to these insect drawings.
Kids love creating their own patterned cat drawings. You can paint, use markers, or keep it as a drawing. This art lesson is great because you start with a guided drawing but children are still encouraged to add their own unique touches and details.
If your child is having a hard time knowing where to start you can begin with fingerprints and work from there. You might even notice a light bulb moment when they realize how to start with basic shapes to get the animal they want.
Kids absolutely love using our drawing guide to create funny cartoon faces with a lot of emotions. There are endless combinations of facial features to help create their favorite characters!
This simple drawing idea is similar to our cartooning and monster ideas list in this post. Create a monster dice with different body parts and then roll for different combinations. This is a great drawing activity to just get started drawing (and giggling, too).
We hope that this simple list of drawing prompts is a starting point for your sketchbook. Remember to have fun, be creative and don’t be scared to make mistakes.
As a former art teacher, artist and mom, Erin knows how important expressing your creativity is. Even the youngest children can enjoy the process of artmaking with their families.
