Why you should draw

Tapping into your creative side can be as simple as getting a pen or pencil and a notepad. Maybe you haven't doodled since you were in school absentmindedly trying to pass time during boring classes. Or maybe you are looking for a new creative outlet. Studies have shown that drawing or being creative is a great way to destress and improve innovation and problem solving skills.

drawing or being creative is a great way to destress and improve innovation and problem solving skills.

Getting started with a new hobby is often the hardest part. You may be thinking, where do I get started? Well, we've got plenty of ideas for you. Below, you will find the ultimate list of things to draw, sorted by category. Simply get your pen and paper and find something from our list. Pop on some chilled out music, grab a cup of tea and spend 30 minutes of your day unwinding and mindfully tapping into your creative side.

Drawing as a social activity

Drawing pictures is a fantastic way to spend your time alone, but what if you want to share in the fun with some others? After you've spent some time practising with our list of things to draw, maybe it's time to show off your skills with your family, friends and coworkers.

If that sounds like fun, you should try out Brightful Meeting Games. You'll find a game called Draw It, which is familiar with the game Pictionary. If you don't know what Pictionary is, check out our post on how to play Pictionary online with Zoom. Draw It is a simple, fun and easy way to get drawing, and a great way to connect with people over the internet. Try it out, it's completely free!

Our Ultimate List of Things to Draw When Bored

Cool Things To Draw:
Dragons
Spaceships
Dinosaurs
Robots
Characters

Fun Things To Draw:
Animals
Cartoons
Celebrities
Cartoons
People

Scary things To Draw:

Cute Things To Draw:

Cute Animals
Cartoons
Baby Animals
Disney Characters
Cartoons

Horror Movies
Demons
Vampires
Monsters
Zombies
Ghouls
Scary Faces

Animals To Draw:

Dogs
Cats
Fish
Birds
Farm Animals
Sea Creatures

Food Items To Draw:

Ice Cream
Fruit
Vegetables
Chocolate Bars
Cookies
Soda and Water Bottles

Fruits To Draw:

Apples
Strawberries
Bananas
Oranges and Lemons
Cherries
Kiwis and Grapes

Famous People To Draw:

Movie Stars
TV Stars
Political Figures
Historical Figures
Artists and Writers
Rock Stars

Cartoon Characters To Draw:

Mickey Mouse
Donald Duck
Tom and Jerry
Simpsons Characters
Scooby-Doo Characters
Peanuts Characters
Charlie Brown and Snoopy Characters

Famous Landmarks To Draw:

Empire State Building
Statue of Liberty
Disneyland and Disneyworld
United States Capitol Building
Lincoln Memorial

Vehicles To Draw:

Trains
Trucks
Cars and Trucks
Boats and Ships
Airplanes and Helicopters

Girls Stuff To Draw:

Lips
Hair Styles
Clothes
Tattoos and Makeup
Earrings and Rings

Halloween Things To Draw:

Jack-O-Lanterns
Spiders and Webs
Graveyards and Ghosts
Pumpkins
Fall and Halloween Trees

Places To Draw:

Museums and Libraries
Castles and Palaces
Mountains, Hills, and Valleys
Beaches and Lakes
Cities and Towns
National Parks

Things For Boys To Draw:

Robots
Vehicles
Stick Figures
Sports and Games
Cartoons

Home Stuff To Draw:

Windows and Doors
Kitchen Appliances
Curtains, Blinds, and Shades
Rugs and Carpets

Nature Things To Draw:

Trees, Shrubs, and Bushes
Grass, Weeds, and Flowers
Seashells and Rocks
Waterfalls and Lakes
Mountains, Hills, Valleys, and Deserts
Seashells and Rocks

Random Things To Draw:

Keys
Light Bulbs
Cups and Mugs
Bats and Spiders
Shoes, Hats, and Socks

Technological Things To Draw:

Computers and Monitors
Televisions and Radios
Telephones
Watches and Clocks
Guns, Grenades, and Bombs

Gross Things To Draw:

Scabs and Warts
Mucus and Snot
Boogers
Toilets, Urinals, and Sinks
Nose Hair, Noses, Ears, Lips, Fingers and Toes

Sticky Things To Draw:

Tape and Duct Tape
Glue and Super Glue
Gum, Bubble Gum, and Bubble Wrap
Staples, Rubber Bands, and Paper Clips

Easy Things To Draw:

Straight Lines
Curves and Circles
Squares, Rectangles, and Triangles
Diamonds and Hearts

Video Game Characters To Draw:

Super Mario Bros.
Kirby
Sonic the Hedgehog
Yoshi
Pokemon Characters
Final Fantasy Characters

Nostalgic Things To Draw:

Toy Robots
Dinosaurs and Dinosaurs Toys
Super Soakers, Water Guns, and Slingshots
Matchbox Cars, Hot Wheels, and Toy Trucks

Candy To Draw:

M&Ms and Skittles
Life Savers and Jolly Ranchers
Gumballs and Jelly Beans
Licorice and Lollipops

Dota Characters To Draw:

Nerubian Assassin
Dark Seer
Enigma
Earthshaker
Faceless Void
Pudge

League of Legends Characters To Draw:

Amumu
Blitzcrank
Annie
Alistar
Sona
Caitlyn

Relationship Things To Draw:

Couples
Mother and Daughter
Father and Son
Sisters
Friends

Valentines Day Things To Draw:

Hearts and Cupids
Chocolates and Candies
Cupid and Heart-Shaped Arrows
Love Notes, Gifts, Cards, Flowers, and Bows

Easter Things To Draw:

Bunnies and Eggs
Baskets, Baskets of Easter Eggs, and Candy Cane Hats
Hats, Eggs, and Lollipops
Bunnies and Eggs

Christmas Things To Draw:

Christmas Trees
Stockings and Christmas Presents
Snowflakes and Snowmen
Holly, Holly Wreaths, and Poinsettias

Thanksgiving Things To Draw:

Feathers, Turkeys, and Gobblers
Pilgrims and Indians
Cornucopias and Pumpkin Pies
Hats, Feathers, Pompoms, and Sashes

St Patrick's Day Things To Draw:

Pot of Gold and Leprechauns
Rainbows, Lucky Charms, and Shamrocks
Four-Leaf Clovers and Flasks
Gold, Shamrock-Shaped Coins, Emeralds, and Money Bags

Chinese New Year Things To Draw:

Lions and Dragons
Dragons
Bamboo Shoots, Bamboo Trees
Baskets of Fruit
Chinese Lanterns

Vegetables To Draw:

Potatoes and Tomatoes
Carrots
Cabbages
Broccoli
Corn and Zucchini
Squash, Gourds, Melons, and Pumpkins
Green Beans and Eggplants