Looking for fun drawing ideas that are more creative than another apple or vase? Here are 36: a castle in the clouds, a mushroom house, a snail camper, a flying whale, a baby dragon in an egg, a robot chef and a dinosaur on roller skates.
Each idea starts from something ordinary and adds one “what if”. Copy them as they are, or use them as a starting point for your own version. Every idea has its own free download, and the PDF has the three idea sheets plus a practice page.
What’s in the PDF
- 3 idea sheets with 12 drawings each: imaginary places, invented creatures and fun drawing challenges
- Your Turn: a practice page with six boxes
- A cover page, all on US Letter paper
36 fun drawing ideas
Pick the idea that makes you smile first. Click any drawing to open it full size, or use its download link.
Imaginary Places
What if a house could be anything? Start with a normal object and add a door, windows and a chimney.
Invent a Creature
Mix animals, add wings or extra eyes, and you have a creature nobody has seen before.
Draw Something Fun
Take a normal thing and make it bigger, taller or sillier than it should be.
How to come up with your own fun drawing ideas
- Ask “what if”. What if a house was a teapot? What if a whale could fly?
- Mix two things. Pick an animal and an object and join them, like a snail and a camper.
- Change the size. Make something tiny huge, or something huge tiny.
- Move it somewhere new. A picnic is normal; a picnic on the moon is a drawing.
- Add one small story detail. A ladder, smoke from a chimney or a flag makes the idea feel real.
Your turn: the practice page
The practice page has six empty boxes with a light dot grid. Pick six ideas from this page, draw one in each box and write its name on the line.
Tips for creative drawings
- Do not plan too much; start with the main shape and let the idea grow.
- Keep a list of your own “what if” ideas in the back of your sketchbook.
- Draw with a friend: each of you names one thing, then you both draw the mix.
- Color only the most important part to make it stand out.
Download the full sheets
Prefer whole pages? Click a link to open a full idea sheet, then print it or save it. The PDF with every page is in the download box.
More ideas: 48 funny things to draw, 120 random things to draw, 48 drawing ideas for beginners and 90 cute drawings. For your sketchbook: sketchbook cover ideas.
FAQ
What are some fun things to draw?
An imaginary house, an invented creature, or an everyday thing made huge or silly, like a ten-scoop ice cream cone. This page has 36 ideas with a picture for each.
What can I draw when I am bored?
Mix two things that do not belong together, such as an animal and a vehicle, and draw the result. It works every time and never gives the same drawing twice.
Are these drawing ideas good for kids?
Yes. The drawings use simple, bold shapes, so kids from about age 6 can copy them, and older kids can invent their own versions.
Can I print just one drawing?
Yes. Every idea above has its own download link. Click it to open the full-size picture, then print it or save it.
Can I use these pages in my classroom?
Yes. The pages are free for personal and classroom use. Print a copy for every student, and link to this page instead of sharing the PDF file.
