Drawing Prompt Generator
Get something to draw: an object, a character, a scene or a creature. Choose simple for quick sketches or detailed for longer pieces.
Quick sketch
A lightbulb with a tiny plant inside
ForAgainstFlip a coin to pick sides.
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Detail
Timer
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How to use it
Choose what to draw and how detailed it should be. Set a timer for sketch practice, or ignore it for longer pieces.
Simple or detailed
Simple prompts are single subjects you can sketch in a few minutes. Detailed prompts add a setting or a small story and suit longer drawings.
FAQ
Which timer should I use?
One or two minutes for gesture practice, five to ten minutes for a finished sketch.
Are these good for kids?
Yes. The Simple prompts in every category are kid-friendly.
Is this the same as Pictionary?
No. Pictionary words are short and meant to be guessed. Drawing prompts are ideas to draw for their own sake.