Something about drawing seems to unleash the creative side in all of us. It can be a fun and relaxing way to spend an afternoon, or it can be used as a tool for coming up with new ideas. A simple drawing is a great way to spend time, whether by yourself or with others. It is also a fantastic way to relieve boredom or stress. If you are looking for something fun and creative to do, consider giving drawing a try!

These 40 ideas should help get your creative juices flowing.
- Draw a character from your favorite book
- Draw a scene from nature
- Draw something that makes you happy
- Draw a self-portrait
- Draw your favorite animal
- Draw a still-life composition
- Draw something that is challenging for you
- Practice drawing different facial expressions
- Create a comic strip
- Brainstorm ideas for a new project by doodling
- Draw inspiration from other artists
- Experiment with different mediums
- Take a drawing class
- Join or start a sketch club
- Visit an art museum and draw what you see
- Go on a field trip and draw what you find Interesting
- Make up your own rules for a game of chance simple drawing
- Have someone else choose the subject of your next drawing project
- Try to recreate a work by your favorite artist
- Use found objects as inspiration for drawings
- Repurpose old drawings by adding color or pattern
- Draw a portrait of someone you know
- Draw someone you can\’t tell from a photograph
- Illustrate a favorite quote
- Create a series of small sketches on one theme
- Make a drawing using only straight lines
- Make a drawing using only curved lines
- Try blind contour drawing
- Use continuous line drawings to tell a story
- Experiment with different kinds of mark-making
- Take turns with somebody else to complete a drawing
- Cut out images from a magazine and combine them by drawing
- Practice perspective drawings by looking at buildings or other objects in your environment
- Draw an object in detail, then draw it again from a different angle
- Create a trompe l\’oeil painting or drawing
- Brainstorm ideas for a new project by doodling
- Experiment with different mediums
- Take a drawing class
- Join or start a sketch club
- Visit an art museum and draw what you see. Try to recreate a work by your favorite artist.
Happy drawing!
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What are some of your favorite things to draw? Do you prefer simple drawings or complex drawings? Let us know in the comments below!