A mug
Begin with the opening, then add the body and handle. Use just an outline and three details.
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Drawing Prompts Generator
A small idea to get your hand moving. Swipe through the prompt cards, then try one on paper or on the sketchpad below.
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A mug
Begin with the opening, then add the body and handle. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A leaf
Use two curves, a central line and a few smaller veins. Use just an outline and three details.
A leaf
Use two curves, a central line and a few smaller veins. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A little house
Begin with a roof and a box, then add one unusual window. Use just an outline and three details.
A little house
Begin with a roof and a box, then add one unusual window. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A key
Look at the large shapes before drawing the teeth. Use just an outline and three details.
A key
Look at the large shapes before drawing the teeth. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A plant pot
Draw the container first, then let the stems grow from it. Use just an outline and three details.
A plant pot
Draw the container first, then let the stems grow from it. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A shoe
Start with its outer silhouette and the line of the sole. Use just an outline and three details.
A shoe
Start with its outer silhouette and the line of the sole. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A chair
Compare the seat, back and legs before adding details. Use just an outline and three details.
A chair
Compare the seat, back and legs before adding details. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A folded cloth
Choose two or three large folds rather than every wrinkle. Use just an outline and three details.
A folded cloth
Choose two or three large folds rather than every wrinkle. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A corner of a room
Start with the edges where surfaces meet. Use just an outline and three details.
A corner of a room
Start with the edges where surfaces meet. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A fictional shop
Choose what it sells and make the sign part of the drawing. Use just an outline and three details.
A fictional shop
Choose what it sells and make the sign part of the drawing. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A creature made of shapes
Combine circles, triangles and rectangles, then give it an expression. Use just an outline and three details.
A creature made of shapes
Combine circles, triangles and rectangles, then give it an expression. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A window view
Choose a large foreground shape and something farther away. Use just an outline and three details.
A window view
Choose a large foreground shape and something farther away. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
Try it on the sketchpad
Draw with a mouse, finger or pen. You can also use the prompt on paper.
How to use this tool
- Choose a difficulty and subject. Swipe left or right through the prompt cards, or shuffle for a surprise.
- Start with the largest shape, add a few details and decide when your attempt is finished.
- Use the optional sketchpad or paper. Save a sketch as an image, or print the filtered challenges for another day.
One subject, two attempts
Draw a mug using an outline and three details. In the second attempt, change the handle or view it from a lower angle. Comparing the two can give you a specific thing to try next.
Questions before you begin
Are these AI-generated drawings?
No. This tool selects from original editorial prompts. The sketchpad contains only marks you draw yourself.
Does it work with a mouse?
Yes. The pad accepts a mouse, touch or pen. Undo removes the latest stroke; Clear sketch clears the drawing. Save sketch image exports a PNG.
Can I print prompts?
Print or save the filtered challenge list as a PDF through your browser. Sketch images are saved separately.
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Drawing Prompts Generator
A mug
Begin with the opening, then add the body and handle. Use just an outline and three details.
A mug
Begin with the opening, then add the body and handle. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A leaf
Use two curves, a central line and a few smaller veins. Use just an outline and three details.
A leaf
Use two curves, a central line and a few smaller veins. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A little house
Begin with a roof and a box, then add one unusual window. Use just an outline and three details.
A little house
Begin with a roof and a box, then add one unusual window. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A key
Look at the large shapes before drawing the teeth. Use just an outline and three details.
A key
Look at the large shapes before drawing the teeth. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A plant pot
Draw the container first, then let the stems grow from it. Use just an outline and three details.
A plant pot
Draw the container first, then let the stems grow from it. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A shoe
Start with its outer silhouette and the line of the sole. Use just an outline and three details.
A shoe
Start with its outer silhouette and the line of the sole. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A chair
Compare the seat, back and legs before adding details. Use just an outline and three details.
A chair
Compare the seat, back and legs before adding details. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A folded cloth
Choose two or three large folds rather than every wrinkle. Use just an outline and three details.
A folded cloth
Choose two or three large folds rather than every wrinkle. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A corner of a room
Start with the edges where surfaces meet. Use just an outline and three details.
A corner of a room
Start with the edges where surfaces meet. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A fictional shop
Choose what it sells and make the sign part of the drawing. Use just an outline and three details.
A fictional shop
Choose what it sells and make the sign part of the drawing. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A creature made of shapes
Combine circles, triangles and rectangles, then give it an expression. Use just an outline and three details.
A creature made of shapes
Combine circles, triangles and rectangles, then give it an expression. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.
A window view
Choose a large foreground shape and something farther away. Use just an outline and three details.
A window view
Choose a large foreground shape and something farther away. Draw a second version from a different viewpoint or using only straight lines.