38 Cool Things To Draw When You Are Bored

It's natural to want to have a good time when you're bored. While it's true that sketching is an art form, there's no law that says serious artists may only ever focus on complex subjects.

We can't expect every minute of every day to be as exciting and entertaining as we'd like. There will be times throughout the day when you have nothing pressing to do and hence nothing to occupy your time.

So, when you're stuck and can't think of what to do to spice things up, here's a solution. A treasure trove of pens or pencils and a sketchbook await you; all you have to do is summon your inner artist. That's why we're going to share with you the Top 40 Things to Draw When You're Bored.

Cool Things to Draw When You're Bored

1. A futuristic cityscape

    

2. A mythical creature like a dragon or a griffin

3. A surreal landscape with floating islands and peculiar plants

4. A character from your favorite book or movie

5. A self portrait with exaggerated features or in an unusual setting

6. A still life of objects arranged in an unexpected way

7. A portrait of someone you admire or find interesting

8. A piece of fan art for a band or artist you love

9. An abstract design or pattern using geometric shapes

10. A scene from a dream you had

11. A reimagining of a famous work of art with your own style

12. A character design for a story or game you're working on

13. A detailed illustration of your favorite animal

14. A botanical drawing of a plant or flower

15. A cityscape at night with neon lights and reflections on wet streets

16. A portrait of a celebrity or historical figure in a unique costume or setting

17. A still life of a collection of trinkets or sentimental objects

18. An interpretation of a famous quote or saying

19. A fantasy map of a made-up world or realm

20. A character design for a futuristic or dystopian society

21. A scene from a favorite memory or vacation spot

22. A detailed illustration of a favorite food or dish

23. A series of illustrations depicting a story or event

24. A portrait of a family member or friend

25. A depiction of a favorite hobby or activity

26. A detailed illustration of an exotic animal or creature

27. A character design for a superhero or villain

28. A landscape of a place you've always wanted to visit

29. A portrait of a famous person you admire

30. A series of illustrations depicting a dream or nightmare

31. An abstract interpretation of a song or piece of music

32. A character design for an animated show or movie

33. A detailed illustration of a famous monument or building

34. A portrait of a pet or animal

    

35. A depiction of your ideal home or living space

36. An illustration of your favorite mythical or legendary creature

37. A character design for a video game or role-playing game

38. A series of illustrations depicting a day in the life of abstract characters