Bored and not sure what to draw? Here are 120 random things to draw, from a dog wearing glasses to a volcano, a pirate ship and a dragon drinking tea. Pick one at random, set a timer for ten minutes and go.
Every one of the 120 ideas is drawn below, each with its own picture and a free PNG download. The free PDF has all 120 drawings on 12 idea sheets, 18 bonus drawings, 120 cut-out prompt cards and a practice page with empty boxes.
Pages from the free Random Things to Draw PDF.
What’s in the PDF
12 idea sheets with all 120 drawings: animals, food, objects, nature, places and silly ideas
3 bonus sheets with 18 more random drawings
120 prompt cards on 6 pages to cut out and shuffle
Your Turn: a practice page with six boxes
A cover page, all on US Letter paper
120 random things to draw (with a picture of each)
Here are all 120 ideas, 20 in each group. Every idea has its own drawing to copy. Click a picture or the download link to save the full-size PNG, then print it or keep it open next to your sketchbook.
Random animals to draw
Twenty animals doing something a little unexpected. Start with the round, simple ones like the jellyfish and the fish in a bowl.
1. Cat in a cardboard box. Draw an open box first, then a round cat head and two paws hooked over the edge. Free download2. Dog wearing glasses. A floppy-eared puppy face with two big round glasses; the glasses do all the work. Free download3. Owl reading a book. Big round eyes over an open book held in both wings. Free download4. Bunny eating a carrot. A sitting bunny with long ears, holding a carrot up to its mouth. Free download5. Turtle with a backpack. A dome shell with a small backpack strapped on top and a happy face. Free download6. Fox under a tree. A tree with a round crown, and a small fox curled up at its trunk. Free download7. Koala hugging a branch. A fluffy-eared koala wrapped around a thin branch with a few leaves. Free download8. Hedgehog with an apple. A spiky half-circle back, a pointy nose and a red apple in its paws. Free download9. Fish in a bowl. A round bowl with a wavy water line, one little fish and some bubbles. Free download10. Duck in rain boots. A classic duck shape standing in two tall rain boots. Free download11. Giraffe with a scarf. A long neck, round spots and a striped scarf with a fringe. Free download12. Bear eating honey. A round bear holding a honey pot with a drip running down. Free download13. Mouse holding cheese. Big round ears, a long tail and a wedge of cheese with holes. Free download14. Penguin eating ice cream. An oval penguin holding an ice cream cone with one scoop. Free download15. Lion with a crown. A fluffy mane drawn as a wavy circle, topped with a little crown. Free download16. Bee on a flower. A striped bee with tiny wings sitting on a daisy. Free download17. Ladybug on a leaf. A dotted ladybug crawling across a big leaf with a center vein. Free download18. Jellyfish. A round bell-shaped top with wavy tentacles hanging down. Free download19. Octopus waving. A round head, eight curly arms and one arm waving high. Free download20. Butterfly with big wings. Two big wings on each side of a thin body, with patterns on the wings. Free download
Random food to draw
Food is full of easy shapes: circles, triangles and ovals. Add a face to any of them to make it cute.
21. Slice of watermelon. A half-circle slice with a rind line and teardrop seeds. Free download22. Cupcake with sprinkles. A swirl of frosting on a ridged cup, with sprinkles and a cherry. Free download23. Stack of pancakes. Three or four flat ovals stacked up, with butter and syrup on top. Free download24. Taco. A curved shell filled with wavy lettuce and little dots. Free download25. Bowl of ramen. A wide bowl with noodles, an egg half and chopsticks. Free download26. Ice cream cone. A round scoop on a cone with a crisscross pattern. Free download27. Pineapple. An oval body with a crisscross pattern and a spiky leaf crown. Free download28. Cup of bubble tea. A tall cup with a dome lid, a wide straw and round pearls at the bottom. Free download29. Sandwich. Two slices of bread with wavy lettuce and cheese peeking out. Free download30. Cherry pair. Two round cherries joined by curved stems and one leaf. Free download31. Bunch of grapes. A triangle of small circles with a stem and a leaf on top. Free download32. Carrot. A long cone shape with lines across it and leafy greens on top. Free download33. Cookie with chips. A circle with a bite taken out and round chocolate chips. Free download34. Birthday cake. Two round tiers with drippy frosting and three candles. Free download35. Lemon slice. A half-circle with a thick rind and wedge sections inside. Free download36. Strawberry. A rounded heart shape with seed dots and a leafy top. Free download37. Hot dog. A long bun, a sausage peeking out and a squiggle of mustard. Free download38. Pretzel. A big twisted loop; draw a heart shape, then cross the ends. Free download39. Popcorn box. A striped box overflowing with fluffy popcorn clouds. Free download40. Mug of tea. A round mug with a handle, a tea bag tag and wavy steam. Free download
Random objects to draw
Everyday things from around the house. They are great practice for straight lines, circles and simple patterns.
41. Teapot. A round pot with a spout, a handle, a lid knob and a flower pattern. Free download42. Umbrella. A half-circle canopy with scalloped edges and a hooked handle. Free download43. Pair of sneakers. Two sneakers side by side with laces and thick soles. Free download44. Clock. A circle with twelve tick marks and two hands. Free download45. Key. A round bow with a hole, a long shaft and a few teeth. Free download46. Lamp. A wide shade on top of a round base. Free download47. Guitar. A figure-eight body, a sound hole and a long neck with tuning pegs. Free download48. Pencil and eraser. A long pencil with a sharpened tip next to a rectangle eraser. Free download49. Stack of books. Three or four books stacked flat, with page lines on the side. Free download50. Paper airplane. A folded dart shape; start with a long triangle. Free download51. Kite. A diamond with a cross inside and a wavy tail with bows. Free download52. Crown. A band with three or five points and a round jewel on each. Free download53. Treasure chest. A box with a rounded lid, metal bands and a keyhole. Free download54. Watering can. A round can, a long spout with a sprinkler head and a handle. Free download55. Toy robot. A square head, a box body, an antenna and button eyes. Free download56. Rubber duck. A round head, a beak and a curved body like a little boat. Free download57. Magnifying glass. A big circle lens and a straight handle at an angle. Free download58. Camera. A rounded rectangle, a big circle lens and a small flash on top. Free download59. Pair of headphones. A curved band over the top with a round ear cup on each side. Free download60. Bicycle. Two circles for wheels, a triangle frame, a seat and handlebars. Free download
Random nature things to draw
Sun, sky, plants and the sea. Most of these need only a few lines, so they are perfect for younger kids.
61. Sun with sunglasses. A circle with pointy rays and a pair of cool sunglasses. Free download62. Rainbow. Five curved stripes with a fluffy cloud at each end. Free download63. Cloud. A bumpy outline made of four or five round puffs. Free download64. Crescent moon. A thick crescent with a sleepy face and two little stars. Free download65. Palm tree. A curved trunk with lines, and big spiky leaves on top. Free download66. Volcano. A wide cone with a flat top and lava dripping down the sides. Free download67. Mountain with snow. A pointy peak with a wavy snow cap and a smaller peak beside it. Free download68. Cactus. A tall rounded body, two arms and short spike lines. Free download69. Tulip. Three rounded petals on a cup shape, with two long leaves. Free download70. Sunflower. A round center with two rings of petals and a tall stem. Free download71. Pine tree. Three stacked triangles with wavy edges and a short trunk. Free download72. Leaf. A pointy leaf with a stem and a center vein. Free download73. Seashell. A fan shape with lines from the bottom to the scalloped top. Free download74. Starfish. A five-point star with rounded tips and little dots. Free download75. Wave. A curling wave with foam and a few splashes. Free download76. Rock with moss. A lumpy rock with a fuzzy cap of moss and grass at the bottom. Free download77. Waterfall. Water falling in straight lines between two rocky sides. Free download78. Mushroom. A round spotted cap on a thick, short stem. Free download79. Lightning bolt. A zigzag with sharp corners, like a stretched Z. Free download80. Snowflake. Six straight arms, each with a small V near the tip. Free download
Random places to draw
Little buildings and scenes. Draw the big shape first, then add the windows, the doors and a ground line.
81. Tiny house. A square house with a triangle roof, a door, a window and a chimney. Free download82. Castle. Three towers with zigzag tops and flags, and an arched gate. Free download83. Lighthouse. A tall striped tower, a lamp room and light rays. Free download84. Treehouse. A little house tucked into a leafy tree with a ladder. Free download85. Tent at a campsite. A triangle tent between two pine trees, with a campfire in front. Free download86. Bakery shop front. A shop with a striped awning, a big window and a bread sign. Free download87. Rocket on the moon. A rocket standing on a cratered moon with stars around it. Free download88. Sandcastle. Towers made of sand with a flag, a bucket and a spade. Free download89. Train station. A long building with a clock, a platform and a bench. Free download90. Barn. A tall barn with an X on the doors and a round silo beside it. Free download91. Park bench. A wooden bench with slats, a tree and a little bush. Free download92. Bridge. An arched bridge with railings and water below. Free download93. Windmill. A tall building with four big blades in an X. Free download94. Igloo. A dome of ice blocks with a round tunnel door. Free download95. Pirate ship. A wooden boat with sails, a flag and round windows. Free download96. Garden gate. A wooden gate in an arch of flowers and leaves. Free download97. City skyline. Rectangles of different heights with rows of windows. Free download98. Bus stop. A little roof over a bench and a bus stop sign on a pole. Free download99. Tiny island. A small hill of sand with two palm trees and waves around it. Free download100. Cozy bedroom. A bed with a pillow, a window with curtains and a picture frame. Free download
Silly random things to draw
The funniest group: ordinary things with faces, costumes and jobs. Pick one of these when you want a laugh.
101. Cactus wearing a hat. A cactus in a pot, wearing a cowboy hat and a big smile. Free download102. Banana surfing. A banana with a happy face riding a surfboard on a wave. Free download103. Cloud eating ice cream. A fluffy cloud holding an ice cream cone. Free download104. Sock monster. A striped sock with googly eyes and a big grin. Free download105. Dinosaur in a tutu. A dinosaur on tiptoe in a puffy tutu. Free download106. Pencil with a mustache. A pencil with arms and a curly mustache. Free download107. Snail racing a turtle. A snail and a turtle side by side with speed lines. Free download108. Cat as an astronaut. A cat in a round helmet and a space suit, floating with stars. Free download109. Toast with a face. A slice of toast with a happy face, little arms and legs. Free download110. Planet with a bow. A round planet with a ring and a bow on top. Free download111. Fish riding a bike. A fish pedaling a bicycle with a basket. Free download112. Teapot with legs. A round teapot with a face, running on two little legs. Free download113. Robot dog. A puppy made of boxes, bolts and round joints. Free download114. Moon wearing a nightcap. A crescent moon wearing a striped nightcap with a pompom. Free download115. Carrot ninja. A carrot with a ninja mask and its leaves as a ponytail. Free download116. Dragon drinking tea. A little dragon sitting down with a cup of tea. Free download117. Frog king. A frog wearing a crown, sitting on a lily pad. Free download118. Ghost holding a balloon. A friendly ghost holding the string of a round balloon. Free download119. Muffin superhero. A muffin with a cape and a heroic pose. Free download120. Monster under the bed. A bed with two big eyes peeking out from underneath. Free download
Print the 120 prompt cards
The PDF also turns all 120 ideas into cut-out prompt cards. Print them on cardstock, cut them out and keep them in a jar. Pull one card, draw it, and look up the matching picture above if you want an example.
The first page of prompt cards.
Bonus: 18 more random drawings to copy
Want even more? These 18 bonus drawings are on three extra sheets in the PDF. Each one is simple and bold, so you can copy it in a few minutes, then make it your own.
Random Animals
Ordinary animals doing unexpected things. Put any animal in a funny place and you have a new idea.
Cat in a teacup. A round cup with a saucer and a cat peeking over the rim. Free downloadFrog with an umbrella. A sitting frog holding an open umbrella over its head. Free downloadSloth on a branch. A long branch, two hanging arms and a sleepy smile. Free downloadSnail with a house shell. Draw a tiny house with a door and a window instead of a spiral shell. Free downloadPenguin on a skateboard. An oval penguin with flippers out, balancing on a board. Free downloadWhale in a party hat. A happy whale with a spout and a dotted party hat. Free download
Random Objects
Everyday objects are great practice for straight lines, curves and simple shading.
Hot air balloon. A big oval with curved stripes and a little basket below. Free downloadCactus in a pot. A tall cactus with two arms and a flower on top. Free downloadLight bulb. A round bulb, a screw base and short lines around it for light. Free downloadCamera. A rounded rectangle, a big lens and a flash on top. Free downloadBackpack. A tall bag with a front pocket, a zipper and two straps. Free downloadLighthouse. A striped tower with a lamp room on top and rays of light. Free download
Random Silly Ideas
Give a face to something that does not have one, or put it in boots. Silly ideas are the best cure for a blank page.
Pizza in sunglasses. A pizza slice with pepperoni, sunglasses and a big grin. Free downloadCloud in rain boots. A fluffy cloud with a happy face, standing in two spotty boots. Free downloadAvocado with a face. Half an avocado, a round pit for a tummy and a smile. Free downloadRobot watering a flower. A boxy robot with an antenna, holding a watering can over a daisy. Free downloadDonut with a face. A round donut with icing, sprinkles and a happy face. Free downloadMushroom house. A big spotted mushroom cap with a door and a window in the stem. Free download
What you need
The free PDF, printed on plain US Letter paper (cardstock if you will use markers).
A pencil and an eraser for the first light lines.
A black fine-tip marker or felt pen to go over the final lines.
Any coloring tools you like; random drawings look great in bright, unexpected colors.
Optional: a ruler for straight lines and a coin or bottle cap to trace small circles.
Common drawing mistakes and quick fixes
You do not know where to start. Draw the biggest shape first, even if it is just a circle.
The drawing feels boring. Add a face, a hat or a speech bubble.
It does not look like the thing. Exaggerate the one feature that makes it recognizable: the long neck of the giraffe, the stripes on the watermelon.
You keep erasing. Set a timer and keep going; a finished drawing teaches you more than a perfect start.
5 fun ways to use random drawing prompts
Pick and draw: pull one card and draw it in ten minutes.
Mash-up: pull two cards and combine them, like a giraffe in a castle.
Pass the paper: each person draws one card on the same page.
Daily challenge: draw one card a day for a month.
Drawing game: one person draws the card and the others guess it.
How to turn a random idea into a full drawing
Pick one card and read it out loud.
Draw the main shape lightly in pencil: a circle for a face, a box for a house.
Add a second thing from the card, like the hat, the umbrella or the skateboard.
Add a background: a ground line, clouds, stars or a room.
Ink and color the lines you like and erase the rest.
Random things to draw by difficulty
Easy: a cloud, a leaf, a cactus, a cherry pair, a key, a kite and a lemon slice.
Medium: a cat in a cardboard box, a hot air balloon, a teapot, a treehouse, a rainbow and a cupcake.
Challenge: a city skyline, a pirate ship, a bicycle, a castle, a dragon drinking tea and a cozy bedroom.
Your turn: the practice page
The practice page has six boxes with a light dot grid. Pull six cards, draw one idea in each box and write the card on the line below it.
The practice page.
Tips for drawing random things
Set a timer for 5 or 10 minutes; a short time keeps it fun and stops you from overthinking.
Start with big simple shapes, then add the details.
Make it yours: change the colors, add a face or put the object in a new place.
Keep a small sketchbook only for prompt drawings and date each page.
Download the pages one by one
Want just one page? Click a link to open the full-size PNG, then print it or save it. The full PDF with every page and a cover is in the download box.
Pick something random and simple: a cat in a box, a cactus, a hot air balloon or a pizza slice with sunglasses. This page has 120 ideas, and the printable cards let you pick one at random.
How do I use the drawing prompt cards?
Print the pages on cardstock, cut along the dashed lines, shuffle the cards and pull one. Draw it, then pull another.
Are these drawing ideas good for kids?
Yes. Most ideas are simple everyday things and animals, and the silly ones are a hit with kids. Older kids and adults can add more detail.
How many prompt cards are there?
There are 120 cards on six pages, 20 per page: animals, food, objects, nature, places and silly ideas.
Can I use the prompt cards for a drawing game at a party?
Yes. Put the cards in a bowl, let each player pick one and draw it while the others guess, like a quiet version of charades.
What paper should I print it on?
Plain US Letter printer paper works for sketching. Use cardstock if your kids will color with markers or want to keep their drawings.
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.
