Things to Draw: Random Drawing Idea Generator
Tap for something to draw, built from a subject, action and setting, or pick a difficulty. Add a twist for a harder challenge.
Tap Spin for something to draw.
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How it works
- Choose subject plus action plus setting, or a difficulty.
- Turn on a twist like one line only if you want a challenge.
- Tap for a prompt and start sketching.
Every pick starts from your browser's cryptographic random number generator, so each option has the same chance unless you set a weight. How the randomness works.
Ways to use it
Daily sketchbook habit
An art student taps one easy prompt each morning and fills a page before breakfast.
Art class sub plan
A substitute puts a medium prompt on the board and the period runs itself.
Drawing with a younger sibling
Both draw the same prompt, like a turtle mailing a letter in the rain, then compare.
Breaking a creative rut
A comic artist adds the only circles twist and ends up with a whole new style.
Party drawing contest
Everyone gets five minutes on one hard prompt, and the group votes for a winner.
Questions people ask
What should I draw when I have no ideas?
Start with a simple subject doing an odd action, like a cat reading a map. The surprise in the prompt gives you something to decide on right away.
What does a twist do?
A twist adds a rule, like drawing in one line without lifting the pen or using only circles. It forces new choices and keeps practice fresh.
How long should a practice sketch take?
Five to 15 minutes is plenty for a warm-up. Speed keeps you loose and stops you from fussing over details.
Which difficulty should beginners use?
Start with easy prompts that have one subject. Move to medium and hard once you can draw a scene with a setting.