60 Easy Drawing Ideas

Staring at a blank page? Here are 60 hand-picked easy drawing ideas — each one links to a full step-by-step tutorial, so you can go from "what should I draw?" to actually drawing in under a minute. Save this page: it's built to be your restock shelf whenever the inspiration runs dry.

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    Easy flower drawing

    Start from a small circle for the center and simple ovals for petals and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Flower drawing — hand-drawn flower illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Dog drawing, easy version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Dog drawing — hand-drawn dog illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Cat

    A classic pick for easy sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Cat drawing — hand-drawn cat illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Butterfly study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Butterfly drawing — hand-drawn butterfly illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Easy tree drawing

    Start from a flared trunk with a cloud-shaped canopy and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Tree drawing — hand-drawn tree illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Heart drawing, easy version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Heart drawing — hand-drawn heart illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Volleyball

    A classic pick for easy sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Volleyball drawing — hand-drawn volleyball illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Frog study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Frog drawing — hand-drawn frog illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Easy hibiscus drawing

    Start from five overlapping heart-ish petals around a long stamen and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Hibiscus drawing — hand-drawn hibiscus illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Pumpkin drawing, easy version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Pumpkin drawing — hand-drawn pumpkin illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Turkey

    A classic pick for easy sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Turkey drawing — hand-drawn turkey illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Fish study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Fish drawing — hand-drawn fish illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Easy christmas tree drawing

    Start from three stacked triangles over a small rectangle trunk and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Christmas Tree drawing — hand-drawn Christmas tree illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Book drawing, easy version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Book drawing — hand-drawn book illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Snake

    A classic pick for easy sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Snake drawing — hand-drawn snake illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Bird study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Bird drawing — hand-drawn bird illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Easy soccer ball drawing

    Start from simple shapes and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Soccer Ball drawing — hand-drawn soccer ball illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    House drawing, easy version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    House drawing — hand-drawn house illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Bear

    A classic pick for easy sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Bear drawing — hand-drawn bear illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Basketball study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Basketball drawing — hand-drawn basketball illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Easy ghost drawing

    Start from a bell curve with a wavy hem and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Ghost drawing — hand-drawn ghost illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Cloud drawing, easy version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Cloud drawing — hand-drawn cloud illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw Christmas

    A classic pick for easy sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Christmas drawing — hand-drawn Christmas illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Moon study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Moon drawing — hand-drawn moon illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Easy cow drawing

    Start from a large rounded rectangle body with an oval head and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Cow drawing — hand-drawn cow illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Bunny drawing, easy version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Bunny drawing — hand-drawn bunny illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Sun

    A classic pick for easy sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Sun drawing — hand-drawn sun illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Mushroom study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Mushroom drawing — hand-drawn mushroom illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Easy bat drawing

    Start from simple shapes and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Bat drawing — hand-drawn bat illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Turtle drawing, easy version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Turtle drawing — hand-drawn turtle illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Tombstone

    A classic pick for easy sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Tombstone drawing — hand-drawn tombstone illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Fall Leaves study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Fall Leaves drawing — hand-drawn fall leaves illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Easy cowboy hat drawing

    Start from simple shapes and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Cowboy Hat drawing — hand-drawn cowboy hat illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Cupcake drawing, easy version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Cupcake drawing — hand-drawn cupcake illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Snowman

    A classic pick for easy sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Snowman drawing — hand-drawn snowman illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Football study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Football drawing — hand-drawn football illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Easy light bulb drawing

    Start from simple shapes and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Light Bulb drawing — hand-drawn light bulb illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Lotus drawing, easy version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Lotus drawing — hand-drawn lotus illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Snail

    A classic pick for easy sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Snail drawing — hand-drawn snail illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Sheep study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Sheep drawing — hand-drawn sheep illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Easy pizza drawing

    Start from simple shapes and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Pizza drawing — hand-drawn pizza illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Raccoon drawing, easy version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Raccoon drawing — hand-drawn raccoon illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Ladybug

    A classic pick for easy sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Ladybug drawing — hand-drawn ladybug illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Daisy study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Daisy drawing — hand-drawn daisy illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Easy lizard drawing

    Start from simple shapes and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Lizard drawing — hand-drawn lizard illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Weed Leaf drawing, easy version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Weed Leaf drawing — hand-drawn weed leaf illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Taco

    A classic pick for easy sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Taco drawing — hand-drawn taco illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Candle study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Candle drawing — hand-drawn candle illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Easy orange drawing

    Start from simple shapes and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Orange drawing — hand-drawn orange illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Cactus drawing, easy version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Cactus drawing — hand-drawn cactus illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw an Axolotl

    A classic pick for easy sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Axolotl drawing — hand-drawn axolotl illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Coffee study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Coffee drawing — hand-drawn coffee illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Easy sloth drawing

    Start from simple shapes and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Sloth drawing — hand-drawn sloth illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Dinosaur drawing, easy version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Dinosaur drawing — hand-drawn dinosaur illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Goat

    A classic pick for easy sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Goat drawing — hand-drawn goat illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Octopus study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Octopus drawing — hand-drawn octopus illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Easy santa claus drawing

    Start from simple shapes and keep the lines loose — the full tutorial breaks it into six steps.

    Santa Claus drawing — hand-drawn Santa Claus illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Cherry Blossom drawing, easy version

    A favorite in this style — the step-by-step guide starts with basic shapes and builds up.

    Cherry Blossom drawing — hand-drawn cherry blossom illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Draw a Black Cat

    A classic pick for easy sketching. Follow the numbered steps in the tutorial and add your own twist at the end.

    Black Cat drawing — hand-drawn black cat illustration with ink lines and soft colors
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    Coral study

    Great practice subject: the tutorial covers construction, details and shading in six moves.

    Coral drawing — hand-drawn coral illustration with ink lines and soft colors

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FAQ

What are some easy drawing ideas?

The list above covers the most popular options — every entry links to a full step-by-step tutorial. Top picks to start with: the first five on the list, which balance easy construction with a satisfying result.

How do I choose which one to draw?

Pick by energy, not by outcome: choose something you can finish in the time you have. Small finished drawings build more skill (and motivation) than abandoned masterpieces. Or let the random drawing generator choose for you.

Do I need special supplies?

No — every tutorial on this site works with a pencil, an eraser and any paper. Markers or colored pencils are a nice finishing touch, never a requirement.